I've got a OPF car and consistently doing 3.8 0-60Not sure the OPF is really to blame...
My 2019 S3 has OPF and is getting consistent 4.3 second 0-60 Dragy runs.
That's on par with pre OPF S3 times.
The 2019 S3 is supposedly down on BHP to it's pre OPF model.. (although it's also claimed to have more torque)
I heard from a reliable source that carwow have done some testing between Pre OPF/OPF FL models. I'd rather not mention their findings on here but it didn't go how they expected it to!How do you mean my friend?
Keep an eye out for Carwow's comparison between Pre OPF and OPF filter video that will be out soon if not already. I think the findings will upset a lot of people.
So I guess the majority are expecting the poor 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds for the OPF model (which has been proven on here was a very bad run as it can easily achieve sub 4 seconds) and surely CarWow were also expecting the OPF model to be slower based on their previous test, so unless somehow the pre OPF model made a very bad run then I’d be surprised if the result was unexpected??I heard from a reliable source that carwow have done some testing between Pre OPF/OPF FL models. I'd rather not mention their findings on here but it didn't go how they expected it to!
Another great result @******** but yeah I guess they’ll still be the negative comments coming!Fresh result from last night, just for you lot of bench racers.
...S'pose I have to make a YouTube video and do a Jeremy Clarkson impression for it to carry any weight with this crowd though...
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Ouch! Thankfully I have FL pre OPF
That A45s launches hard!!!!! Still not sold on it but I will sure as sh*t be test driving one when it hits the show room. Seems an almighty motor and the reviews for its handling seem sublime also. Hurry up 2021 RS3
I was behind a CLA35 today...sorry, but not a nice looking car IMO. Was behind him coming off the slip road on to the Edinburgh Bypass and he floors it. Didn’t entertain him given its performance is comparable to that of an R, I had put the window down to listen to it...dreadful. Truly awful....jog on sunshine. If it had been an A45s that would have been a different story, Id have dropped it in to sport lol
I’m not being nasty but this came to mind when reading this comment ;-)
Fresh result from last night, just for you lot of bench racers.
...S'pose I have to make a YouTube video and do a Jeremy Clarkson impression for it to carry any weight with this crowd though...
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0-60 mph and o-100 kms often get interchanged, incorrectly.
o-100 kph = o-62 mph, so you need to add around 0.2 -0.3 sec to your 0-60mph times to have the equivalent kph. Times
so the 3.8 sec Dragy times Of 0-60 mph would equate to 4.1-4.2 sec 0-100kph, which is reasonably close to the time in the video and other tests.
Haha I know just classic Brent had to be shared.Wasn’t showing off though...he was, but thanks for your opinion
That's a very impressive time regardless of opf! All I know is that the carwow review when the facelift first came out around 2017 (the carwow review), the 0 to 60 was an easy 3.7. Maybe I'm blinded by all the press work with the a45s. They probably ran 95 in that rs3 vs m2 vs a45s video. Is nowhere optimum. On decent fuel u could be running between 410 and 415 bhp...So I guess the majority are expecting the poor 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds for the OPF model (which has been proven on here was a very bad run as it can easily achieve sub 4 seconds) and surely CarWow were also expecting the OPF model to be slower based on their previous test, so unless somehow the pre OPF model made a very bad run then I’d be surprised if the result was unexpected??
As an OPF owner myself I do believe the performance around launch may be marginally affected but not at the lengths that have been seen on recent YouTube videos and also expecting the pre OPF to be quicker if any ‘fair’ tests do materialise of this nature.
Fair play whatever happens but if the pre OPF model turns out quicker than the new A45s then a massive feather in its cap for that and not so great for the new ‘king’ of hot hatches.
That's a very impressive time regardless of opf! All I know is that the carwow review when the facelift first came out around 2017 (the carwow review), the 0 to 60 was an easy 3.7. Maybe I'm blinded by all the press work with the a45s. They probably ran 95 in that rs3 vs m2 vs a45s video. Is nowhere optimum. On decent fuel u could be running between 410 and 415 bhp...
60 to 62 mph is not a difference of .3 of a second. Even if that were accurate the video had them doing 4.28 seconds 0-100kph which if only 4 sec 0-60mph is well off proven posted figures on here (from multiple owners). 12.85@111 is a laughable result. One could let off in 4th gear and achieve this.
No one is taking launch technique here? Just a bit of practice building boost, and finding ideal road conditions for those who have never done it before. Also making sure ESC is all the way off along with hill assist and running better than 95 octane. It is all software and anyone can do it... except YouTube vloggers apparently. My car and my driving isn’t in any way special and my results should be easy to replicate.
Could someone please explain all the irrational hate from pre OPF owners?
Wait... so you're saying Youtube bloggers get paid to promote the things they are reviewing and that might cause some bias? Next you'll be telling us they aren't professional drivers and don't bother checking their results are consistent! Surely not?
Fresh result from last night, just for you lot of bench racers.
...S'pose I have to make a YouTube video and do a Jeremy Clarkson impression for it to carry any weight with this crowd though...
I don’t think there is any hate from pre OPF owners, certainly not from me. It just forum banter and people trying to rationalise the difference in the the results that are popping up.
I don’t doubt that there will be some bias in the reporting. The journos / testers are usually well rewarded for their reviews and any release for a new model like the A45s will be scrutinised and controlled by Mercedes PR function.
There will always be some variations in results due to environment, drivers etc. however the performance of a car should be reasonably repeatable for the average driver. We just have to wait to see more Data to know if this is a trend.
Snap. I was driving a 170bhp 2051.9gti about 25 years ago, I wouldve laughed too as my 205 gti was fast at the time, 5.72secs to 60 and off the 140mph clock, think it could do nearer 150mph and smashed Audi quattros, annihilated Audi TT 225. 225bhp plus was supercar territory at the time, plus the Sierra Cossie. If someone said I’d be driving a 300bhp s3:let alone a 400bhp rs3 I would’ve laughed.That’s exactly it and per my previous comment that they’ll always be something newer, faster etc, the new RS3 will no doubt trump the A45s on bhp and 0-60!
The fact the RS3 5 pot has been around a while now, won many awards and runs the new higher bhp A45s pretty close (take this video with a pinch of salt as it’s definitely faster!) is a testament to it.
Sounds loads better even with OPF and no gastly rear wing and overly complicated and fussy interior then I’m happy with my choice of going for the RS3, could have gone down the Merc route but the RS just suits me more, sure they’ll be others that prefer the Merc or BMW, just be happy for the fact we have these amazing cars. If you said to me 20 years back whilst hooning around in my 205Gti that I’d have a 400bhp hatchback that can do 0-60 in under 4 seconds I’d have laughed by socks off!!
Saw a post on Infinit Performances insta of an OPF RS3, 397bhp on the dyno, my FL non OPF made 415 standard. Also only made 456 bhp after a stage 1 tune in comparison to my just over 480. No wonder it’s slower...
Fraser, what you doing?! Danny boy will be after you and you’ll be black listed!
Name calling in 3 2 1 ...Fraser, what you doing?! Danny boy will be after you and you’ll be black listed!
Yep, sounds like you actually enjoy the name calling though TX, you certainly go out of your way to call for itName calling in 3 2 1 ...
TX.
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Haha, in my opinion OPF newer and more grown up!I mean if your in a pre FL your in the louder car, the FL the faster car but slightly quieter, and if your in the FL OPF your car is...ehhhhhh slower and even quieter
All jokes aside, all noticeable in the real world...not really no. End of the day, your in an RS3 and that’s all that matters
Haaaaa, if there was a fishing rod emoji I’d have used it but I couldn’t find one sadly lol
Come on Frash, thought you had an iPhone [/QUOTE
Lol my bad...getting taught a trick tonight, didn’t think emojis on the iPhone worked, thought you had to use the emojis above ha.
No it’s not mine either but just interested in this whole debate and bashing the OPF cars for being slower.Have to be honest, I don't get the obsession by drag times..........for me massive mid range is far more appealing.
If its your thing buy a faster car
No doubt carwow has a bias.
Have to be honest, I don't get the obsession by drag times..........for me massive mid range is far more appealing.
If its your thing buy a faster car
No doubt carwow has a bias.
Have to be honest, I don't get the obsession by drag times..........for me massive mid range is far more appealing.
If its your thing buy a faster car
No doubt carwow has a bias.
Same dyno? Same tuner, same fuel, same ambient temperature and altitude? You do know that no 2 dynos read the same yes? Also the calibration used to correct wheel HP to BHP varies, as does the dyno type itself (load bearing vs, inertial). So apples to oranges most likely mate, but all things being equal, 17 more (brake) hp translates to about 1 mph and 1 tenth of a second faster in the 1/4 mile. 0-60 would likely be negligable. I don’t debate that the OPF likely becomes a restriction when tuned, but we’re all going to be taking them off Iat that point ! would imagine. Given that dyno result you posted being 30hp more that the video, shows once again how far off reality their “results” are.