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Originally Posted by greensto
Why compare the 1M to the S3 and not the TTRS? The S3 is a larger hatchback....of course the 1M will win. Perhaps not against the TTRS  |
RS3.
Same engine as the TT RS.
Comparisons have already been done against the TT RS. EVO did a 4-way comparison of the 1M, Cayman R, TT-RS and 370Z.
The TT-RS came in dead last on track and road.
Bedford autodrome track times (top speed):
Cayman R - 125.5 (106.8 mph)
1M - 1.25.9 (106.4 mph)
370Z - 1.27.1 (104 mph)
TT RS - 1.27.3 (107.0 mph)
Final conclusion:
1M - 5 stars
Cayman R - 5 Stars
370Z - 4.5 Stars
TT RS - 4 Stars
EVO picked the 1M as the winner for "setting a new benchmark for only-car, multi-purpose, real-life ability and desirability".
I've owned both Audis and BMWs and love both marques. The only times Audi's commercial 'S' & 'RS' divisions have come close to BMW's 'M' division were the B5 S4 and the B7 RS4. Every other 'S' and 'RS' car has been a 'close-but-no-cigar'.