Audi will phase out its turbocharged 2.5‑liter inline‑five in Europe by mid‑2027 under forthcoming Euro 7 rules, but Audi will continue offering the five‑cylinder in the RS3 for the U.S. market while RS3 production at Audi’s Györ, Hungary plant is scheduled through mid‑2027.
Audi told Automobilwoche that upgrading the engine to meet stricter emissions would require extensive hardware changes and significant investment, and the company said, "As of today, there are no plans to relaunch the five‑cylinder engine." The U.S.‑spec inline‑five produces 394 horsepower and 369 pound‑feet of torque and accelerates the RS3 from 0–60 mph in about 3.6 seconds.
Audi’s five‑cylinder celebrated its 50th anniversary after debuting in the 1976 Audi 100 and became synonymous with the brand’s 1980s rally success with Quattro all‑wheel drive. Audi marked the milestone with a 750‑unit RS3 Competition Limited, and the engine is largely hand‑assembled at the Györ plant across 21 stations.
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