Celebrating Audi's 40-year old history of five-cylinder engines

40 years ago, Audi presented the first five-cylinder gasoline engine in the second generation Audi 100. Enhancements and new developments followed; with turbocharging, emissions control and four-valve technology, rally engines, and five-cylinder diesel units. Today, the 2.5 TFSI in the Audi RS3 Sportback and in the Audi TT RS carries on the great tradition of five-cylinder powerplants.

The five-cylinder engines from Audi have achieved cult status - partly due to their successful deployment in motorsport and also on account of their reliability and economy. They have played a vital role in defining Vorsprung durch Technik and to this day provide an emotional driving experience with their characteristic sound.

Those who would like to see the first Audi with a five-cylinder engine can currently do so at the Audi Forum in Neckarsulm, Germany. The classic car exhibition - 'From Zero to 100' - features numerous exhibits, which Audi uses to look back at the eventful history of its successful model. One of the first five-cylinder TDI units from a 1989 Audi 100 is also on display. The exhibition runs until 6^th November 2016.