The inline-five's swansong could have over 401 horsepower. The Audi RS3 uses a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that makes 394 horsepower in Europe and a slightly higher 401 hp in the United States.

The engine imparts a sense of occasion ... it also delivered a blistering turn of speed – in a similar Audi RS3 in streaming wet conditions I saw 0-60mph in 3.7sec. ‘So it was a shame ...

It’s now time for the RS3 to have a mid-life update; importantly it retains its magical five-cylinder engine, the last of its breed, with Audi working to make its baby RS model even more ...

Audi regulars might miss the squared-off, flat-bottomed steering wheel of older RS3 models – or the VW Golf R. But they will ...

Audi was the first car brand to make a hero of the five-cylinder engine, promoting the layout ... for emotive reasons of brand heritage. Get an RS3 while you can!

The facelifted Audi RS3 Sportback and Sedan will arrive in August, the brand's Australian arm has confirmed.

It’s easily the most exotic and special engine you’ll find in a modern ... Key to the dynamic leap taken by this generation of RS3 is Audi’s ‘torque splitter’ rear diff, which can ...

“The updated RS3 is the best one yet ... the excellent 2.5-litre 5cyl turbocharged petrol engine that drives all four wheels through Audi’s quattro system and the highly respectable A3 ...

The Audi RS3 is offered with just a single engine, but it happens to be a genuinely legendary one. This is the 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine that can trace its lineage all the way ...

The facelifted Audi A3 and hot S3 have been launched in Australia with upgraded styling, technology and drivetrains on offer ...

To a few, a fast Audi A3 is probably still ... Because for all the RS3's perceived advantages (the interior quality and the engine, mainly), there’s most certainly a premium attached: even ...