Bugatti Chaser: 700WHP Audi RS3 - One Take 

Would you rather daily a McLaren 720S or this RS3 with $250k in the trunk?

If Zack dailied this he would be using Off the Record every week.

I’ve had mine for 4.5 years and 85k hard miles. Problem free. Audi did an amazing job on this car.

“700 horsepower is not a crazy power number” look how far we’ve come.

Zach, this comment is to you personally. I've been a fan of TST for years n' years no, especially One Takes. Can't say I've seen them all, but damn close! You've always been good on camera n' the chemistry with Matt when both of you are on a drive is always there. But, years back you were more workman like, more 'a matter of fact' in your presentation. Sure, there was occasional wit n' the personality would shine through... But, not like today! There has been a MARKED improvement in your on camera presence, your enthusiasm and, if I can get geeky about public speaking, your voice modulation (aka variation in pitch, pace n' power of your voice)! Amazing transformation. Makes the videos fly by, they are that enjoyable.

Bring back the modified cars! We miss the driver interviews

I’ve had an rs3 for almost 2 years and still obsess over any new video for it. Thank you!

And with all that, its still so understated. Do 9 second quarters, park it at the mall and no one knows any better. It's amazing how well the Audi/VW DI engines do with some ethanol and its also amazing how well the DQ DSG's hold together with so much added power.

More of these videos please. Love all the content and I know the press car life is fun but a good percentage of us joined the channel for the modified cars. Not criticism, just some feed back :)

The GTR was originally market as a super-performance car for anyone, anytime anywhere. While it was true when it debut at well under $100k, the price quickly climbed. The RS3 is the successor to that ethos. Anyone can get in these cars and point to point, it's nearly untouchable by most cars. And like the GTR the moddability and durability is stunning. Such an amazing platform.

I've been waiting for this review for so long since you've guys been talking about it on the podcast. This thing is nuts.

"Summer job levels of money". *checks prices in Canada* $60k used.... "I'm gonna need a few more summer jobs..."

really well done on this video. from the editing to general flow it feels like a step above your recent work (don't get me wrong I always enjoy your content).

the sound of 5 cyl is besides a nice rumble of a V8 my favorite 🔊🎶🎧 ever

I own a 8S TT RS and my wife has a RS3. Both are getting built and will likely be 800-850whp. She at least has proper coil overs on her RS3. If you are ever feeling squirrelly and are in Florida or nearby, let me know, Zack. You’re welcome to check them out.

I have one of these and my favorite thing about it is the launch control sound. Never fails to blow my mind.

Hey Zack, great video! Really glad to see these back! 😄

This Rs3 is amazing! Definitely my current dream car.

One of the best kept "secrets" is the R / S3 / RS3 series in terms of easy power and fun. The EA888 4 cylinder in the R / S3 is just a beast waiting to be unleashed! A simple tune and some bolt-on parts will put you in the 3.5s 0-60 and low 11 second quarter mile range (possibly even the 10s), and it'll be a nice purring daily driver all day every day that can get good gas mileage. The RS3 just ups that ability to crazy town levels with the same little amount of effort. If you're willing to dig into suspension and wheels, you can greatly improve the handling as well (which as you say isn't that bad to begin with).

I can’t tell you guys how much I freakin love your channel, and how well of a job you guys do in producing these videos. Probably my favorite performance automobile channel that I subscribe to. The ONLY THING, that I would love is if you put your driving location (name/number of Hwy, etc) down in the description box of each video. I live in So Cal and drive many of these routes when out doing canyon runs, but many look unfamiliar and I find myself pausing the videos on unfamiliar routes when I see signage in the video, so I can try and figure out where you’re at. Keep doing a killer job!

The audio editing game has stepped up, love the intro!

great choice of words, Zack. So spontaneous, love it.

Need more of these reviews!

Awesome video Zach! Great presentation and commentary. Also I now need an rs3 to replace my mk7 GTI 😳

That 5 cylinder engine makes a excellent sound💯💯💯

Love your review Zack ! And your comment on society was spot on.

These are awesome cars, love seeing them on the channel!

Tell Chris to buy a KW Variant 3 coilover suspension and this car will be transformed!I’ve put one on my Audi S3(which also has 600-700hp depending on the boost)and the car is on another level!

Good Lord that five cylinder snarl is epic!

Baby seat on the back 😂

Sweet video! More stuff like this please! On the topic of modified Audis and unusual engine notes, you might also want to try a modified (stage 2 or 2+) B8/B8.5 Audi S4. They may not be capable of as much power (around 500-550hp seems to be the ceiling) but they have a supercharged V6, and that supercharger SCREAMS with an intake, tune, and pulley (especially the first two). They also have longitudinal architectures with a rear-biased power split meaning they can be pushed even harder through bends. They essentially turn into mini hellcats with AWD and cost considerably less than these RS3's, like half as much.

Love my RS3. Best daily driver out there imo

Damn, the Audis are killing it when it comes to modified power.

Loved the Cessna analogy!

I think the entire A3/s3/rs3 and its 4 series counterpart are some of the best bang for your buck vehicles out there if you want a sporty vehicle that you can daily drive AND have a lot of fun in, all whilst maintaining practicality, (usually) reliability, safety, and a fantastic handling car no matter the season. Theyve also become VERY easy to tune/modify over the years with there being multiple great tuner companies that have tunes and performance packages at the ready for these cars at pretty decent pricing, I mean if you already have an a3 or a4 and regret not buying an s or RS model? No problem, you can make that base model perform very similarly to the S/RS model pretty damn easily with a tune and some parts. A modded rs3/rs4 is certainly absolutely no joke from a dig, its absolutely incredible how well they hook and accelerate, its like a damn rocket from a standstill which is a big part of what makes them so fun(and competitive with much more expensive cars). Plus they look amazing, and subtle instead of looking like a flashy, in your face "this car is really fast/expensive" look that other luxury performance vehicles tend to have which im a fan of. Chris' car is basically my dream DD(maybe with a little less HP..would probably get in a bit of trouble with 700whp in an rs3), currently DDing a slightly modded 2019 A4 and the car is still a ton of fun, and I love how well the car handles and how confident im able to feel in the cars ability so I can only imagine how much fun a 700whp RS3 would be.

The video and car was awesome... But the legal services ad at the end was the icing on the cake! xD

Great video Zack!

Keep up the good work zack👍

Zack just convinced me that this is my new dream car.

I had a stage 2 19’ RS3. was a rocket with simple bolt ons & tune

As a fan of the old Group B Audi Quattros, this thing sounds the business and is likely quicker in reality than those cars by a decent margin. Very cool.

Great video!

Crazy how this is the best sounding turbo'd Audi on sale

Excellent story. I love my 2019 RS3 and I have a 2020 Porsche 718 Spyder. If Had to choose one it would be the RS3.

Boom boom baby, Rs3 all day! Still got my 2018💪🏽😎

What a video! Cheers

Yes Zack! B5 S4! We're speaking the same language now.

I just put an order in for a 2025 here in Canada, I’m so glad they’re bringing it back to Canada! I also have a Corolla GR ordered and integra type s … looks like I’m gonna go for the RS 3

I would like to see Zack drive the 2022 RS3 as well! Can we maybe get a twotake for that one?

This interior is such a future classic.

Dang, sounds just like an R8. Very cool.

Grwat video Zach!

Acura had a 2.5 inline 5 cylinder in the Acura vigor 92-94. I had a 125 zex kit on mine, it was a great sounding car with an exhaust.

Must have been a damn good summer job

Was going to get the new golf r, I currently have a 19. I decided to order the new rs3 instead. The golf r was a blast I must say especially in the winter with studded tires, it ripped through the snow like nothing

such a fun car boys! I just got my rs3 about 2 weeks ago

The crazy part is that this is a safe amount of power for the car, and you can push them so much further with stuff like the IMS1000+ turbo kits and higher.

This car just sounds so good

You guys should review a IMS 1100 Rs3. I would like your guys take on that one

well that's a beast of a car

I was really between an RS3, or Supra for my fun car. Ended up with the Supra because i enjoy the styling better, but I do envy the sound of the 5 cylinder!

I would like to see TST run a 1000hp or even a 1300hp RS3

Zach, I may be wrong, but the vw Audi O7k(rs3 engine) architecture is based on the old group B/IMSA 20 valve 5 cylinder. The 07k was first designed and used in the 90s in Europe only for the Euro van. Then in the late 90s the 07k architecture was used in Lamborghini development and in the 2000s vw choked the shit out of this engine (in fear of GTI market competition) and placed it in every vw model as a workhorse motor.

this things are special , unique engine ,small ,pratical and judging the huracan v10 ,pretty reliable and even the interior is cool to me with the hiden screen and on top of that looks cool. The only way this car could been cooler was if it had a longitudinal mounted engine and if it was rwd

Hey Zack what's the watch you're wearing in this? Looks really nice!

Worth watching just for the Cessna punch line

That’s insane that you can beat hyper cars in the quarter with this car!!!

RS3 my dream car!

I enjoy my Alfa 159's the 2.4 diesel is a streight 5. The stock internals can handle 5500 rpm, 400 hp+ and 800 Nm plus. The gearbox is the weak link with a sensible max of 750Nm

I miss that wookie waaaaale, its like nothing else. When you unleash it in the heartland I promise you people will turn around. Had kids who know what it was roll down windows in winter and they were in front of me at a stop sign. Especially with a decatted downpipe the only mod.

Get a KW Coilover kit 👍🏻 They have the DDC & V3 available for the RS3. I’m only familiar with the V3 so I don't know what the DDC Kit requires.

My dream car. Would love to see a comparison between this series and the new one.

Ford focus rs used 5 cylinder also some VW in the past, acura legend, fiat stilo and alfa 159 comes to mind.

USED ones in the Chicago suburbs are at least $60k for lower mileages ones. crazy prices

I understand what Zach is saying and this is relatively cheap for the power, but what kind of person working a summer job can afford a $40k+ car with probably 10k in mods? lol

I'm here, Zack is here, you are here. Nice 👍🏾

I think a "mouth sounds" chapter should be a requirement for all One Takes from now on.

I don't know about summer money. this build would be around 65k which is still pretty competitive for a luxury car that runs 9s. but def not cheap at least to me.

My buddy Will on RU-vid just bought a 2022 RS3 sweet ride

I do wish they used the 5 cylinder in the A4 platform in some capacity. The supercharged/turbocharged V6 is cool too, but an I5 in the A4 platform would be a true lineage to the Ur Quattro.

Yes please .

Love the RS3 it's the daily I want

What exhaust setup is this? It sounds amazing, I want it on mine.

The smart money is a cheap used S3, then add a tune/intake/downpipe and get in the 11's. (That's what I did, and only wish it was a manual trans). I was juuust able to do 4 wheels burnouts, and ran the RS3 tire stagger with 200TW tires up front as well as all the 034 Chassis bits.

Love that motor my dream engine swap for my Golf R

Audi RS3 is hella fun.

Although it's likely the least interesting of the bunch, people always forget about the Atlas 5-cylinder. In 1995 GM began development of a modular series of DOHC, VVT (exhaust only) inline truck engines. In 2002 the inline 6-cylinder was released first in their midsize SUVs, followed by the 4 and 5 cylinder variants in their compact pickups. They came in relatively large displacements for low-end truck torque. 2.8L in the four, 3.5L in the five, and 4.2L in the six. In 2007, the smaller two were revised, with the four bumping to 2.9L, and the five hitting 3.7L with 242 HP and torque (up from 220 hp and 225 lb.ft in the 3.5L). This 3.5L is the engine in my Colorado. It has pretty good torque off the line, but the fuel economy isn't great.

What I love about the RS3 is the engine is not only essentially half a Gallardo 5.0L, it's also an upgraded version of a mk5 Jetta/Golf 2.5L 07k. The RS3 gives me the desire to make my 2010 Jetta into a sleeper lol

That eyebrow-raising major 10th two-tone exhaust note is in the engine hall of fame!

what summer job is this man working to make enough for this car god dam

7:57 Not sure about the US but here in OZ we have a 5 cylinder ford focus surprisingly named the XR5. My old boss’s Mazda BT50 work utility had a 5 cylinder motor in made by Mercedes but it’s not a performance vehicle lol

Great video, but I wish there were more front-facing camera shots.

When's the Supercharged E90 M3 video coming out gentlemen?

Yay

I think Zack likes it 🤪

If I could find an RS3 in the 40k range I would own one already. Every one of these I see that goes up for sale is still 56k+

Does someone know what the phone mount between the two center air vents is? Been looking for one for my A3 but could never find a good option.

Was thinking about trading my WRX in one for one..now I’m convinced LOL

RS3 owner and former Evo owner. Nailed the comparison.

RS3’s are pretty rad! Want to beat just about anybody in a drag or roll race, besides big dogs with 800+hp? Just get an RS3 and tune it. I am curious to see what Matt and Zach are going to say about the GR Corolla when they get to take it out for a review. I know they’re going to like it, but I’m curious what they’re thoughts on the price are going to be. After all, the GR Corolla is going to be $50k+ after markups, and that’s hitting on low mileage RS3 prices, of which, the RS3 is a much better overall car. So very curious for that review to come.