We’ve had the party, now it’s time to clear away the mess. Fresh from celebrating the 50th anniversary of its iconic five-cylinder engine with the limited-run RS3 Competition, Audi is preparing to retire the warbling motor for good.

 

According to German media, Audi has decided to drop the iconic inline-five from its European lineup at the end of this calendar year. New EU7 emissions rules are looming, and bringing the engine up to spec would require a major overhaul that just isn’t worth it.