Audi S3 Sportback - Black Edition

At the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, Audi launched the second generation of the A3, the car was designed by Gary Telaak during 2000. Originally launched only as a three-door hatchback with four-cylinder engines, it featured a new automobile platform, a redesigned and more spacious interior, new petrol engines with Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI), and standard six-speed manual gearbox.

The five-door “Sportback” model was introduced in June 2004. The A3 Sportback is 80mm longer than the base three-door body, and includes improved rear cabin space and a larger luggage compartment (370 litres). It also received the new “single frame” front grille originally introduced in the A8 W12, which was later adopted across the whole A3 range.

In August 2006, Audi announced the second generation S3. Offered in three and five door body styles, the second generation S3 was powered by a modified and uprated Volkswagen Group sourced 2.0-litre turbocharged FSI petrol engine, with a maximum output of 261bhp. As with all Audi S models, the design was done in-house by Quattro GmbH. The engine features uprated high-performance pistons, revised boost/fuel mapping, increased turbocharger size and larger intercooler. The most powerful form of this engine, and Quattro four-wheel drive, makes for a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of 5.5 s, and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. Audi offers both six-speed manual and six-speed S-Tronic automatic transmissions with the S3.

The Audi S3 Sportback offered here at Autostorico is a 2012 62 plate which has covered just 28,422 miles from new. This stunning, one owner, example is finished in Panther Black with Silver and black full leather interior and boasts a full Audi service history. The most recent service was carried out by Ready Audi at 27,529 miles in August this year and included a cambelt and water pump replacement. Over and above the comprehensive standard specification the car offers; Navigation plus, Bluetooth, BOSE sound system, phone, Through-load facility, Comfort package, Panoramic glass sunroof, Electric front seats, Black roof rails and Electric lumbar support.

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