Still, the inline-5's beginnings weren't about performance. Mercedes-Benz launched the first inline-5 engine in 1974 out of necessity — not to draw enthusiasts in its showrooms. Adding a cylinder to ...

Audi’s inline-five is set to bow out as stricter emissions rules and electrification investment bring its 50-year run to a close.

The updated Audi RS3 was a hit at Road & Track's 2026 Performance Car of the Year test, standing out against more expensive competition thanks to lively dynamics to match its easy-to-love ...

As the last remaining carmaker to still offer a five-cylinder engine, Audi is preparing a glorious funeral for the odd-numbered but inherently cool powertrain, as new emission laws will put the final ...