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Audi RS 3 Competition Limited Bids Farewell to Five-Cylinder With 750-Unit Run

Audi positions the send-off model as a collector-grade celebration of its five-cylinder under tightening emissions rules.

Overview

  • Audi has revealed the RS 3 Competition Limited for the five-cylinder’s 50th anniversary, capping production at 750 units across sedan and Sportback.
  • The 2.5-liter turbo five remains at 394 hp and 500 Nm, with a quoted 0–100 km/h time of 3.8 seconds and a top speed around 290 km/h (about 180 mph).
  • Track-focused hardware includes factory-adjustable coilover suspension, a stiffer rear stabilizer bar, and standard carbon-ceramic brakes with red calipers.
  • Heritage cues and sensory tuning add character via reduced firewall insulation, an RS sport exhaust with earlier-opening valves, LED headlight animations in the 1-2-4-5-3 firing order, matte carbon aero, Neodymium gold 19-inch wheels, and exclusive paints.
  • European pricing starts at €100,680 for the Sportback and €102,680 for the sedan and the UK lists £92,855, with Australia allotted 18 cars; U.S. availability is unannounced, and estimates place pricing near $115,000–$120,000 if offered.