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Audi RS3 Competition Limited

Audi is celebrating 50 years of its five-cylinder engine with a special edition of the RS3 called the Competition Limited.

Available in Sportback and Sedan versions, the model brings several visual and chassis upgrades and will be produced in a limited series of 750 units globally.

The Competition Limited stands out, among other things, with a split front splitter, along with a subtly revised spoiler for the Sportback. The aero parts are finished in matte carbon fiber, while the 19-inch wheels have a Neodymium matte finish contrasting with the red brake calipers.

The color palette includes three shades: the exclusive Malachite Green, the new Glacier White matte and the familiar Daytona Gray.

In addition, the RS3 Competition Limited gets a new cool trick. When approaching the vehicle or unlocking with the key, the darkened Matrix LED headlights perform a start-up sequence that reflects the engine starting order "1-2-4-5-3".

The cabin is upholstered in black and Ginter White leather, paired with Alcantara inserts and Neodymium gold accents. Equipment includes RS seats with carbon backrests, along with special graphics for the Audi virtual cockpit plus, which has a white background inspired by the RS2 Avant.

To mark the occasion, each car carries a matte serial number on the center console. Owners also receive an “RS 3 Competition Limited” lettering projected from the door lights, as well as lettering on the black floor and luggage mats.

The highlight of the Competition Limited are chassis upgrades aimed at faster and smoother cornering. The model has a new adjustable suspension paired with a stiffer rear stabilizer bar.

Standard ceramic brakes with red calipers and optional Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires further emphasize the Competition Limited’s track-oriented intentions.

The Competition Limited retains the standard 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo engine with 294 kW/400 hp and 500 Nm of torque, sending power to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Performance remains unchanged, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 290 km/h.

Although power remains the same, the five-cylinder engine should sound a little louder thanks to the RS sports exhaust system. Audi has also reduced the insulation, allowing the more characteristic engine sound to be heard more in the cabin.

The Audi RS3 Competition Limited will be produced in 750 units worldwide. Deliveries in Europe are scheduled to begin in mid-2026. In Germany, the Sportback version starts at 108,365 euros, while the Sedan variant costs 110,005 euros.

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