BaT Auction: Original-Owner Modified 2015 Audi S3 Launch Edition

This 2015 Audi S3 is one of 350 Launch Edition examples for the model year, all of which were finished in Daytona Gray over two-tone black and red leather upholstery and powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four paired with a six-speed S tronic dual-clutch transaxle and a Haldex all-wheel-drive system. The car was leased new by the seller and then purchased at the end of the lease term, and it was subsequently modified with an Allroad Outfitters widebody kit, a Studio RSR roll cage, an Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system, 18″ Advan RS-DF forged wheels, carbon-fiber trim, and an APR Stage 3 turbocharger, downpipe, intercooler, and air intake. Equipment consists of the Premium Plus and Performance packages, cruise control, Audi MMI with navigation and Bluetooth, and heated and power-adjustable front seats. This S3 has under 14k miles and is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, two keys, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The custom-fabricated Allroad Outfitters widebody kit was designed exclusively for the seller and consists of custom fender flares with vents, a carbon-fiber front lip spoiler, rear lip spoiler, and rear diffuser. The bodywork is finished in Daytona Gray Pearl Effect (SP00) and features an RS3-sourced front grille, a carbon-fiber APR front splitter, an electric sunroof, keyless entry, front and rear parking sensors, Audi Sport carbon-fiber mirror caps, and LED headlights and taillights.

Dark Bronze Metallic-finished 18×11″ Advan Racing RS-DF forged wheels wear brushed silver center caps and are wrapped with Toyo Proxes R888 R tires that measure 315/30 at all four corners and show date codes from 2017. An Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system has been fitted and can be seen in different ride-height settings in the gallery below. Stopping power is provided by red-finished brake calipers paired with ventilated rotors up front and slotted rotors out back.

The cabin features seats upholstered in black leather with Magma Red inserts along with red stitching, and silver trim on the center console and dashboard. Amenities include heated and power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, and an Audi MMI infotainment system with a retractable screen, navigation, and Bluetooth connectivity. To accommodate mounting the Studio RSR bolt-in roll cage, holes were cut on either side of the rear bench seat.

The Air Lift Suspension tank and compressor are housed in the trunk.

The multi-function steering wheel is wrapped in leather and frames a tachometer, a 160-mph speedometer, and gauges for boost pressure and fuel level. The digital odometer shows under 14k miles.

The turbocharged 2.0-liter TFSI inline-four has been modified with an APR Stage 3 turbocharger, downpipe, intercooler, carbon-fiber air intake system, and ECU tune. Power is sent to all four wheels through a six-speed S tronic dual-clutch transaxle and a Haldex all-wheel-drive system, and the seller states that the TCU has been programmed with an APR transaxle-control tune. A Borla exhaust system is installed and the oil was most recently changed in November 2020.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in California.

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