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  • NEW AUDI RS3 TECH SPEC REVEALED

    The new Audi RS3 is here! It sticks with 394bhp but gets substantial chassis changes for a more dynamic drive.

    For those that complained that the Audi RS3 didn’t have enough about it to elevate it to the top of the hyper hatch market, say hello to the new Audi RS3, a car that promises to deliver sharper dynamics and even a little fun with the inclusion of a RS Torque Rear mode, in other words, a drift mode.

    It’s new RS Torque Rear mode is possible thanks to a new torque-vectoring rear differential that allows it to mechanically split the power sent to either rear wheels depending on the drive mode selected. As you can imagine, “drift mode” sends 100% of the torque to the outside wheel in order to increase oversteer. OK, because the quattro system is front-wheel drive bias, the rear wheels will only ever see 50% of the total engine power.

    New Audi RS3

    At the front, wider track, bespoke pivot bearings and stiffer lower wishbones, subframes and stabilisers all help tighten up the front for a sharper turn in, only aided by an extra degree of negative camber compared to regular A3 models as well as sitting 25mm lower.

    New Audi RS3 figures

    Let’s get down to business. Producing 394bhp and 369lb ft (up 15 lb ft) from its 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine and mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, 0-62mph comes about in 3.8 seconds while top speed is limited to 155mph, with an optional 174mph limiter with the standard brakes or 180mph with carbon ceramics. Crucially, that 0-62mph is down 0.3 seconds on its predecessor, as well as being 0.1 seconds faster than its AMG A45 S rival.

    New Audi RS3

    Finally, the new Audi RS3 is available with a new variable sports exhaust system, allowing you to switch between a loud or quiet exhaust note.

    The full Audi RS3 reveal is right around the corner, we’ll bring you more when we find out.

    New Audi RS3
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  • FORZA HORIZON 5 TRAILER: FORZA GOES TO MEXICO

    Forza Horizon 5, the latest iteration of the fabled Forza franchise, has confirmed its open-world location as Mexico in the upcoming game out in November!

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    Built for next-gen consoles Xbox Series S and X, the new Forza Horizon 5 game takes to southern America and the breath-taking sites of Mexico. The open-world driving game will explore “living deserts, lush jungles, historic cities, hidden ruins, pristine beaches, vast canyons, and a towering snow-capped volcano – the highest point ever in a Horizon game.”

    Forza Horizon 5

    While its been optimised for Xbox Series S and X, users on the older Xbox One generation console will still have the opportunity to play the game, as will PC players.

    Sadly, gameplay is said to operate at 4K @ 30FPS (60FPS in performance mode) for Xbox Series X and 1080p @ 30FPS for the Series S model; given the game was built for the more advanced consoles, you would have expected the option of support for 120FPS for a more fluid and truer gaming experience. That being said, those skies you see in the trailer above is genuine Mexican sky as the team recorded the sky over a 12 hour period in Mexico at 12K resolution.

    Forza Horizon 5

    Thanks to the inclusion of more modifications, you’ll be able to tweak cars to a level you’ve not been able to before on a Forza Horizon game, like the inclusion of 100 new wheel designs, new body kits, paint options and “thousands of performance upgrades”. Sounds promising!

    Forza Horizon 5

    We don’t know how many cars the game is getting but from what we can see in the trailer, you can expect to be driving some epic machinery, from the Mercedes-AMG Project One and McLaren Senna to Ford Broncos and Land Rover Defenders, there’s something for everyone’s taste!

    Forza Horizon 5 officially releases on November 9, although you can get early access from November 5.


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  • HKS TOYOTA GR 86 GETS SUPERCHARGER

    Before the Toyota GT86 replacement has even had a chance to land, HKS has turned its hand to the Toyota GR 86, bolting on a supercharger for over 300bhp thrills. 

    What do we know about this HKS Toyota GR 86 then? Well we know HKS has attached its “GT2 supercharger” complete with other necessary hardware to boost power to a figure we suggest will be over 300bhp, although no specific performance figures have been released. However, given the standard GR 86 produces 228bhp, you’d expect forced induction to lift that 70bhp or so.

    HKS Toyota GR 86

    Other performance improvements have been made by way of a carbon-covered inlet manifold, a “Hi-Power Spec L II” lightweight sports exhaust with titanium wrapped tips and HKS oil cooler kit to maintain engine oil temperatures at a safe level.

    HKS Toyota GR 86

    On the chassis side of things, HKS Hipermax S coilovers drop the ride height while also offering “the best ride in HKS suspension history”, big claims then. The wheels? They are Yokohama Advan GTs to save weight.

    On the stlying front, a HKS bodykit comprises of a front lip spoiler and canards, side skirts, a rear under spoiler and a GT wing plus a ducktail for maximum spoiler points.

    HKS Toyota GR 86

    You can watch the HKS Toyota GR 86 below as the company released a video of its latest concept.

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