Audi's iconic five-cylinder engine is set to die with the RS3 in 2027

The iconic five-cylinder engine from Audi is set to die out from 2027, a new report claims.

The five-cylinder engine has been a staple in the car world for over 40 years, but sadly, its reign is set to soon come to an end.

It’s all to do with new regulations called Euro 7, which will start coming into play late next year

But, Audi’s future still remains bright thanks to clever technology and advancements.

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The five-cylinder engine has been an icon within the industry for years

As a car brand, Audi has stood the test of time for many years, but according to a new report, the brand’s five-cylinder engine hasn’t.

The engine celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2016, but it seems that it will only just see its 50th year thanks to changes within the industry.

The engine was first presented by the brand in the second-generation 100.

“Enhancements and new developments followed, with turbocharging, emissions control, and four-valve technology, rally engines and five-cylinder diesel units,” explained the brand itself.

But now, the engine will disappear, as new rules mean it might not comply.

“Right now, the five-cylinder will probably end with Euro 7,” Audi global CEO Gernot Dollner told Australian media.

Euro 7 is set to be one of the strictest standards to regulate new cars and will apply to all petrol and diesel cars, plus hybrids, EVs, and even other vehicles such as buses and vans too.

The regulations are set to cover a variety of things, including EV battery testing and non-exhaust emissions.

The European emission rules are set to work towards a greener world, but this means that the five-cylinder engine could end in 2027.

“It’s a question of scale and overall market demand,” the CEO explained further when asked about adapting the engine to adhere to standards, offering a sliver of hope.

But, the Audi official was hesitant to comment on the future of a petrol-powered RS3 using a four-cylinder engine.

“I don’t want to speculate here today on the future of specific RS models,” he reportedly said after different claims recently surfaced about the 2.5-liter engine.

So, it’s a sad ending for the engine in the RS3, which can currently reach 0-62mph in just 3.8 seconds.

Audi’s car game remains unmatched

Despite the sad news of the famous engine soon fading out, Audi still has some impressive cars that are performing well.

For example, the brand’s genius Matrix LEDs adapt in real time for night driving, proving that they think faster than the driver.

Plus, for all the Formula 1 fans, Revolut was recently announced as the title sponsor of the Audi team from 2026.

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