Its distinctive sound is its signature – instantly recognisable from afar and equally captivating for drivers and enthusiasts alike.
With its characteristic sound, created by the distinctive firing order 1-2-4-5-3, the Audi five-cylinder engine has shaped the development of the Audi brand since its debut in the second-generation Audi 100 in 1976. This power unit stands for performance and emotion – and for “Vorsprung durch Technik”.
This special exhibition takes you on a journey through five decades of Audi five-cylinder engines: from the Audi 100 5E and the efficient Audi 100 2.5 TDI to sporting icons such as the Audi S2, the Audi Avant RS2 and the Audi S6.
All of these models impressively demonstrate the versatility and performance range of this engine – from an innovative production engine to a high-performance power unit in motorsport.
The latest example is the current Audi RS 3 with its 2.5 TFSI engine, combining state-of-the-art technology with outstanding driving dynamics and, of course, the unmistakable sound of the five-cylinder engine.