Picked up an A3 in MD to NC today-

[Skycop]

I think most guys here don't run the engine that hard (around 2900). I know we have a self imposed limit of 2500-2600 rpm which gives us similar speeds as previously posted.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

2500-2600 in the A3 means , 46 mph or so , right?

 

[Skycop]

You can expect between 45 and 50.

 

[lonegunman]

Mine hummed along at 48 or so at about 2600 rpm. It was so smooth I just drove it at that speed. I have noticed that cooler weather and more humidity gives the same speed with a bit less revs.