Glorious five: Audi RS 3 competition limited
Reading time: 8 min – Audi New Zealand – 12/03/2026
- Exclusive: limited edition to celebrate “50 years of five cylinders”
- Essential: the legendary 2.5 TFSI engine and its evocative throaty sound
- Exciting: adjustable coilover suspension with new rear stabilizer
- Expressive: exterior with carbon elements and special malachite green paint
- Extraordinary: interior in Neodymium gold and consecutive numbering
New Zealand, 12 March 2026 - To celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the legendary five-cylinder engine, Audi Sport is unveiling an exclusive special-edition model: the RS 3 competition limited. With only 750 examples to be built, and only 10 available in New Zealand, it stands for a five-decade-long success story from the brand with four rings. Its inline five makes the brawny compact unique in its segment, combining extraordinary performance with an unmistakable sound. When driven, the RS 3 competition limited lives up to its sporting pedigree thanks to a coilover suspension and a stiffer rear stabiliser. Visually, extra carbon elements leave no doubt about its credentials. Combined with the exclusive interior, including a matte serial number in front of the shifter which reflects the model’s limited run and how special this vehicle truly is.
Greg Leet, General Manager of Audi New Zealand, says the RS 3 competition limited is a true celebration of Audi Sport heritage “It honours five decades of our iconic five‑cylinder history and brings our motorsport DNA to the road in a way only Audi Sport can. With its exclusive specification and unmistakable character, this limited edition model represents a rare opportunity for New Zealand customers to own a piece of Audi history.”