Frank Stippler Sets New Lap Record on Nürburgring-Nordschleife with Audi RS 3 Pre-Production Model

25.06.2024
  • 7:33.123 minutes: New Audi RS 3 Preproduction Model Sets Lap Record with Iconic Five-Cylinder Engine
  • Enhanced Chassis Setup Boosts Cornering Speeds, Key to Success
  • For more details, visit Audi Press UK

Ingolstadt, June 21, 2024 – Frank Stippler has shattered the Nürburgring-Nordschleife lap record in a pre-production model of the upgraded RS 3. The Audi Sport driver clocked an impressive time of 7:33.123 minutes, surpassing the previous fastest lap in this class by over five seconds. This achievement reaffirms that the enhanced top model from the A3 series is once again the quickest compact car.

The record was achieved thanks to optimized cornering behavior, allowing the new RS 3 to exhibit its agility earlier and more controlled. Frank Stippler explained, “This was crucial for our success. The new RS 3 turns in more eagerly at corner entry due to fine-tuning—including brake torque vectoring—enabling better positioning for corner exit from apex onwards. This results in a lower steering angle from apex to exit, reducing friction and enabling earlier acceleration for greater momentum onto each straight.”

The vehicle’s exceptional driving dynamics stem from a synergy between its torque splitter with fully variable rear-wheel torque distribution, electronic stabilization control (ESC), wheel-selective torque control (brake torque vectoring), and optional adaptive dampers on the RS sports suspension. An improved algorithm now connects data from all lateral dynamics components with heightened sensitivity.

Power continues to come from the legendary five-cylinder engine delivering 400PS and 500Nm of torque. Paired with Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R semi-slick tires, a ceramic brake system on its19-inch wheels , adaptive damper-controlled RS sports suspension ,and an optimized chassis setup;the2 .5 TFSI propelsRS evenmore spiritedly around bends—all accentuated by its signature deep-throated roar courtesyofits1-2-4-5 -firing sequence .
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