Audi RS 3 Sportback

The Audi RS 3 offers driving dynamics at the highest level. Since the upgrade in 2024, the compact top model has been even sportier: the powerfully designed front, wheels in motorsport-design, and RS bucket seats visually enhance the dynamics, acoustically emphasized by the distinctive throaty roar of the five-cylinder engine with its signature firing sequence. The 2.5 TFSI, combined with the optimized chassis setup and new tires, propels the RS 3 even more spiritedly around corners. The RS 3 competition limited, limited to 750 units, truly stands out. To mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary five-cylinder engine, Audi Sport is presenting this exclusive version of the compact sports car, which features a coilover suspension, neodymium gold interior, and additional carbon elements for the exterior.

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Audi RS 3 Sedan competition limited - Daytona gray pearl effect, indoor static photo, exterior, three-quarter front view

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03/10/2026

Glorious five: Audi RS 3 competition limited

To celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the legendary five cylinder engine, Audi Sport is unveiling an exclusive special-edition model: the RS 3 competition limited. With 750 examples to be built, it stands for a five-decade-long success story from the brand with four rings. Its inline five makes the brawny compact unique in its segment, combining extraordinary performance with an unmistakable sound. When driven, the RS 3 competition limited lives up to its sporting pedigree thanks to a coilover suspension and a stiffer rear stabilizer. Visually, extra carbon elements leave no doubt about its credentials. Combined with the exclusive interior, the special edition evokes pure emotion.

Illustration - Audi RS 3 - 50 years of five-cylinder engines at Audi: unmistakable sound, thrilling performance, and numerous motorsport successes

Technology

12/03/2025

50 years of the Audi five-cylinder

Audi will celebrate a very special anniversary in 2026: 50 years of the five-cylinder engine. The brand with the four rings first introduced this engine in 1976 in the second-generation Audi 100. This was followed by upgrades and new developments with turbocharging, exhaust gas purification, and four-valve technology, rally engines, and five-cylinder diesel engines. Currently, the 2.5 TFSI in the Audi RS 3 continues the great tradition of five-cylinder engines

Audi RS 3 Sportback - Dynamic photo,
Colour: Python yellow

Models

06/06/2025

A winning formula: emotional driving in the Audi RS 3

One year ago, Audi set a lap record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife with the RS 3, making it the fastest compact car on the 20.832-kilometer racetrack in the Eifel to date. With an optimized chassis setup, semi-slick tires, and 400 PS from the legendary five-cylinder engine, the updated RS 3 was more than seven seconds faster than the pre-facelift version.

Illustration - Audi RS 3 Sportback / Audi RS 3 Sedan - The new RS 3 avoids understeer at the entrance to the bend, and turns in more willingly thanks to fine-tuning – including brake torque vectoring.

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10/28/2024

Lateral dynamics in precision: the performance curve of the Audi RS 3

The Audi RS 3 is the most powerful model in its series and the gateway into the world of Audi Sport. With the upgrade of the current generation, it is even sportier, thanks in part to an optimized chassis setup. The increased agility ensures best times and immense driving pleasure on winding terrain – on the racetrack and in everyday use.

Audi RS 3 Sedan / Audi RS 3 Sportback - Static photo,
Colour: Kemora grey, Kyalami green

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08/20/2024

A feast for the senses: upgrade for the Audi RS 3

Audi Sport has heightened the senses of the RS 3. With the upgrade, the compact top model, which represents maximum performance, will become even sportier. This is visible at first glance: The strong lines at the front, the wheels in motorsport design, and the RS bucket seats visually enhance the dynamics, acoustically underscored by the deep-throated roar of the five-cylinder engine with its signature firing sequence. The 2.5 TFSI, combined with the optimized chassis setup and new tires, propels the RS 3 around corners even more spirited. The new lap record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife confirms this. Drivers can feel the increased driving dynamics and the high-quality materials, which exude the highest quality and make the Audi RS 3 an experience for the senses.

Images Audi RS 3 Sportback

Audi RS 3 Sportback - Static photo,
Colour: Python yellow

As of: 03/10/2026

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Images Audi RS 3 Sportback competition limited

Audi RS 3 Sportback competition limited - Malachite green, dynamic photo, exterior, three-quarter front view

As of: 03/10/2026

Illustrations Audi RS 3 Sportback / RS 3 Limousine

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Audi RS 3 competition limited – Trailer (dynamic)

As of: 03/10/2026

Technical details

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TFSI (294 kW) Fuel consumption, combined in l/100 km (US mpg): 9.4 – 9.3 (25.0 – 25.3); CO₂ emissions, combined in g/km (g/mi): 214 – 211 (344.4 – 339.6); CO₂ class: G	Data sheet	Download
competition limited (294 kW) Fuel consumption, combined in l/100 km (US mpg): 9.6 – 9.3 (24.5 – 25.3); CO₂ emissions, combined in g/km (g/mi): 217 – 211 (349.2 – 339.6); CO₂ class: G	Data sheet	Download

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