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Now perhaps this may be a bit of an if not when type scenario, but today I want to talk about a rarity in the automotive world, they call it the straight 5.
See Audi has always been a bit of an oddball, well maybe not now as they've grown into a fully fledged stock broker, but during their rebellious teenage years Audi was open to many, many things. One of those things turned out to Audis straight 5 the debuted back in the 80's, 30 years later it is still having its impact.
So where did this engine come from? I'll tell you if you stop interrupting with these questions, SHEESH! The Straight 5 was bred for the magical land of Group B rally, where the cars fly, the engines spit fire and the drivers were martians. This is the sound of a silky revving flat five boosted to within an inch of mechanical life (paradox?)...
Now imagine that engine in your Q3, now imagine that you're not dreaming... Yes I'm insane but what does that have to do with your day dream? See Audi was never content to just use that engine for competition, no that engine is quite alive and kicking despite the industries plea for cookie cutters and cup holders.
In a 2.5L guise outfitted with a turbo and high pressure injection Audi's straight 5 has stared in the diminutive RS3 and TT RS, now these mad man have decided to stick it in your grocery getter.
*female not included, get your own daughter
Meet the RS Q3, featuring the aforementioned 2.5L Boosted straight 5 complete with hi po injection and an intercooler that could house a family of 4. It has been detuned from its use in the RS3 and TT Rs, but no matter you're still getting a mill that was born and bred for WRC and after a few wrong turns accidentally found its way to suburbia. I mean we're talking 306 horses and 309 lb-ft on tap that motivates the RS Q3 to 62 in 5.5 seconds. Hows that for a drive thru weapon?
So whats the point you might ask, and despite the show I've made at avoiding questions I'll tell you. The RS Q3 is for people who want pace and space, I stole that but it sounds so good I don't care. By no means is the RS Q3 comfortable what with the typical RS low pro tires tires that are all to happy to skitter over mildly rough surfaces, plus the stiffer suspension and 25% lower ride height. No mater you might be able to pull down 15 mpgs if you're lucky.
If the RS Q3 does make it to North America I just ask that you try to keep your pants on, as it will be one big bargain, no matter the price tag, to get your hands on a legendary piece of Group B history
See Audi has always been a bit of an oddball, well maybe not now as they've grown into a fully fledged stock broker, but during their rebellious teenage years Audi was open to many, many things. One of those things turned out to Audis straight 5 the debuted back in the 80's, 30 years later it is still having its impact.
So where did this engine come from? I'll tell you if you stop interrupting with these questions, SHEESH! The Straight 5 was bred for the magical land of Group B rally, where the cars fly, the engines spit fire and the drivers were martians. This is the sound of a silky revving flat five boosted to within an inch of mechanical life (paradox?)...
Now imagine that engine in your Q3, now imagine that you're not dreaming... Yes I'm insane but what does that have to do with your day dream? See Audi was never content to just use that engine for competition, no that engine is quite alive and kicking despite the industries plea for cookie cutters and cup holders.
In a 2.5L guise outfitted with a turbo and high pressure injection Audi's straight 5 has stared in the diminutive RS3 and TT RS, now these mad man have decided to stick it in your grocery getter.

*female not included, get your own daughter
Meet the RS Q3, featuring the aforementioned 2.5L Boosted straight 5 complete with hi po injection and an intercooler that could house a family of 4. It has been detuned from its use in the RS3 and TT Rs, but no matter you're still getting a mill that was born and bred for WRC and after a few wrong turns accidentally found its way to suburbia. I mean we're talking 306 horses and 309 lb-ft on tap that motivates the RS Q3 to 62 in 5.5 seconds. Hows that for a drive thru weapon?
So whats the point you might ask, and despite the show I've made at avoiding questions I'll tell you. The RS Q3 is for people who want pace and space, I stole that but it sounds so good I don't care. By no means is the RS Q3 comfortable what with the typical RS low pro tires tires that are all to happy to skitter over mildly rough surfaces, plus the stiffer suspension and 25% lower ride height. No mater you might be able to pull down 15 mpgs if you're lucky.
If the RS Q3 does make it to North America I just ask that you try to keep your pants on, as it will be one big bargain, no matter the price tag, to get your hands on a legendary piece of Group B history