Audi has announced the discontinuation of the legendary 2.5 TFSI engine with approximately 395 hp, which was installed, in particular, in the Audi RS3. According to German media, the company decided not to upgrade the engine to meet the requirements of the EU7 standard.
Audi has confirmed that a return of this engine is not planned. Instead, the manufacturer will focus on developing electric vehicles and optimizing costs. In 2025, the brand's operating margin decreased from 6% to 5.1%.
At the same time, the abandonment will be gradual. In Europe, the engine will disappear in the near future, while in other markets, including the United States, it may last longer. Production of models with this engine in Hungary is expected to continue until mid-2027.
Five-cylinder engines have become an important part of Audi's history. They have been used since the late 1970s and gained wide recognition thanks to all-wheel drive models, including the Audi Quattro.
The characteristic sound and non-standard design made this engine a hallmark of the brand. Its departure is associated with tightening environmental requirements and the industry's transition to unified power plants.