The Audi RS3 LMS TCR features turbocharged 2.0-liter EA888 inline-four racing engine producing maximum 340 horsepower (254 kW) at 6200 RPM with 460 Newton-meters (339 pound-feet) torque at 2500 RPM through Hewland six-speed pneumatically-actuated sequential transmission with sintered twin-plate clutch and front-wheel-drive with mechanical limited-slip differential achieving 4.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration and 240 km/h maximum velocity representing TCR-specification touring car with production-based block, cylinder head, crankshaft, valvetrain, intake manifold, and turbocharger delivering 1950mm width and 2665mm wheelbase.
RS3 LMS launched 2017 represents Audi Sport customer racing TCR-class homologation establishing global touring car competition platform winning TCR Model of Year awards 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023 through exceptional competitiveness. The racing specification utilizes production EA888 architecture with series-mandated power limitations and McPherson strut front suspension with four-link rear geometry competing against Honda Civic Type R TCR and Hyundai i30 N TCR through comprehensive customer support program. Model achieved unprecedented success across international TCR championships demonstrating front-wheel-drive touring car capabilities with 378mm front ventilated discs and six-piston calipers establishing Audi dominant market position in customer racing segment throughout 2017-present second-generation production.
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