Audi RS 3 LMS TCR (2021) (TCR)
The Audi RS 3 LMS TCR (2021) is Audi's front-wheel-drive touring car built to TCR regulations, combining compact sedan packaging with a turbocharged punch and the kind of chassis tuning that makes close racing feel lively and accessible.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (front-mounted, transverse)
Total Output: ~340 hp (250 kW)
Redline: ~7,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential
Weight: ~1,265 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~4,598 mm long × 1,956 mm wide × 1,442 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,650 mm
Tires: TCR-spec slicks on lightweight racing wheels
Brakes: Steel discs with multi-piston racing calipers
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The RS 3 LMS is a stable, momentum-based touring car that rewards tidy driving and strong racecraft. Compared with rear-drive machinery, it feels more planted on corner exit and more forgiving when the rear gets light, but it also demands respect for its understeer limits and traction management under power. In the hands of a committed driver, it becomes a very rewarding tool for door-to-door battles and consistency runs.
Engine & Sound: The turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder delivers a raspy, boosted touring-car note with plenty of induction noise and a crisp bark on upshifts. Power builds cleanly through the midrange, with a strong shove once the turbo is fully on song. It may not sound as exotic as a GT car, but it has an unmistakably purposeful TCR character.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Predictable turn-in with mild understeer if you carry too much speed, especially on entry.
Traction: Excellent front-end drive off slower corners, though wheelspin and torque steer can appear if you ask too much too soon.
Braking: Strong and stable under braking, with front-wheel-drive balance helping keep the car composed.
Top Speed: Respectable for a touring car, with good straight-line performance depending on BoP and track setup.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a precision instrument. Keep momentum high, brake in a straight line, and feed throttle in smoothly on exit to avoid washing the front tires. It shines on technical circuits where consistency, curb use, and clean passes matter more than raw speed.
Livery & Aesthetics: The RS 3 LMS looks properly purposeful, with Audi's sharp bodywork, aggressive aero add-ons, and a compact stance that makes it look ready for battle. In sim form, the wide touring-car arches and sponsor-heavy liveries give it the full paddock feel of a modern TCR contender.
Whether you're racing wheel-to-wheel in a club event or chasing clean laps in practice, the Audi RS 3 LMS TCR (2021) is a dependable, entertaining front-drive racer with plenty of character and just enough bite to keep things interesting.