Audi RS 3 lap lap record on the Nordschleife - Frank Stripper

With a time of 7: 40.748 minutes, the new Audi RS 3 Sedan1 is the fastest compact model on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Frank Stippler, racing and development driver Audi Sport improved the previous lap record in this class in June 4.64 seconds. Above all, the torque splitter with its fully variable torque distribution on the rear axle contributed to the successful record drive - Vorsprung durch Technik. "I am proud of the entire team. Everyone worked hard for this day," said Marvin Schwätter, technical Project manager of the Audi RS 3 when the record time appeared on the tableau We didn't know exactly how fast our compact sports car would really be on the Nordschleife, ”he explained. "But during the endurance test, we found that we are achieving very good times and setting a new record."