This morning brings new details of the new Audi RS3. Well, assuming we’re not being led down the garden path again, like we were in the build up to Frankfurt 2009. Posted to The German Car Blog is the following info, which again comes via a UK customer claiming to have placed a pre-order for an RS3:

• The Audi RS3 will only be available as a 5-door Sportback version
• 6-speed manual standard, with a new 7-speed S-tronic gearbox (PQ500 unit) as an option (now available on TT RS too)
• Being a limited edition model (2700 units), the RS3 may get 10 more horsepower than TT RS (350bhp)
• The TT RS would receive the same power update in 2011 to coincide with the US launch
• quattro GmbH has reportedly tested the 2.5 litre 5 cylinder unit to 720bhp
• Expected UK pricing is between £38,000–40,000
• Aluminium panels, suspension parts and special lightweight sport seats have been used to save weight
• 2700 total production is same as proposed run for BMW’s 1M Coupé

Note: the above pic is a rendering only and has been floating around the interwebz for a while.

[Source: The German Car Blog]