It is a performance version of Audi A3, that was started to manufacture in 2011 and currently is in its second generation. First generation RS3 was based on second generation A3 and second generation RS3 is based on third (current) generation A3. First generation model was only available in “sportback” body style and had 2.5l 5 cylinder turbocharged engine that produced 250kw. Second generation RS3 is available either in “sportback” or 4 door sedan body style, “sportback” received facelift in 2017. Pre-facelift model had 2,5l engine that produced 270kw and facelifted model have 2,5l engine that can produce 294kw.