Audi S3 Sedan US Limited Edition

[Canadian Turbo]

Audi has reportedly announced plans to offer an S3 Limited Edition Sedan in the United States.

According to Automobile Magazine, the car will feature a Daytona Gray exterior with LED headlights and red brake calipers. The model will also be equipped with the 19" Performance package which includes a magnetic ride suspension and 19-inch alloy wheels with summer tires.

Interior changes are limited but the special edition is slated to feature two-tone leather upholstery and red contrast stitching.

Like the standard model, power is provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 292 bhp and 280 lb-ft of torque. It is connected to a six-speed S tronic and a quattro all-wheel drive system which enables the model to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

Production will reportedly be limited to 350 units but there's no word on pricing.

[witchcraftz]

Re: Audi S3 Sedan US Limited Edition

Looks nice!

[RSS]

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No manual gearbox

GTFO!

[Canadian Turbo]

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For you Roger:

Audi of America president Scott Keogh announced the company is taking into consideration offering a manual gearbox for the US-spec S3.

Speaking at the 30th anniversary of Audi Club of North America, Scott Keogh said they are seriously considering a manual gearbox for the S3. Although a decision has not been taken yet, it's likely the six-speed manual transmission from the European model will be offered in the US-spec version.

Keogh also hinted the highly anticipated RS3 will take the shape of a sedan, as previewed by the A3 clubsport quattro concept from this year's Wörthersee show. So far prototypes of the RS3 have been spotted with the five-door Sportback body style so Audi could decide to offer the model in two flavors. We already know it will be powered by the familiar five-cylinder, 2.5-liter turbo engine which will develop around 360 bhp (268 kW) but a 400 bhp (298 kW) derivative is also being analyzed.

Interestingly, Keogh also expressed his desire to see the RS6 Avant in United States but did admit it’s unlikely to happen. However, Audi of America could be planning to expand the A6 lineup by adding the allroad quattro as two prototypes have been spotted testing on U.S. soil.

[Mitcheh]

Re: Audi S3 Sedan US Limited Edition

For you Roger:

Audi of America president Scott Keogh announced the company is taking into consideration offering a manual gearbox for the US-spec S3.

Speaking at the 30th anniversary of Audi Club of North America, Scott Keogh said they are seriously considering a manual gearbox for the S3. Although a decision has not been taken yet, it's likely the six-speed manual transmission from the European model will be offered in the US-spec version.

Keogh also hinted the highly anticipated RS3 will take the shape of a sedan, as previewed by the A3 clubsport quattro concept from this year's Wörthersee show. So far prototypes of the RS3 have been spotted with the five-door Sportback body style so Audi could decide to offer the model in two flavors. We already know it will be powered by the familiar five-cylinder, 2.5-liter turbo engine which will develop around 360 bhp (268 kW) but a 400 bhp (298 kW) derivative is also being analyzed.

Interestingly, Keogh also expressed his desire to see the RS6 Avant in United States but did admit it’s unlikely to happen. However, Audi of America could be planning to expand the A6 lineup by adding the allroad quattro as two prototypes have been spotted testing on U.S. soil.

Manual s3 = my next upgrade, if it happens. Pleaaaaaaaaaaaaase

[flipstah]

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I expected it to be covered in Old Glory. Disappointed.

[RSS]

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Okay lets say the unbelievable happens and we get this S3 Manual.

Lets play guess the price for a decently optioned car.

My guess is 56K

[CGY_GTI]

Re: Audi S3 Sedan US Limited Edition

Okay lets say the unbelievable happens and we get this S3 Manual.

Lets play guess the price for a decently optioned car.

My guess is 56K

The configurator is already on the Audi website. An S Tronic model with every option is $53,850.

[Danaldson]

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Curious, and I may have missed it, but the a3's are still haldex based correct?

[RSS]

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So about 15k over priced.

[bart]

Re: Audi S3 Sedan US Limited Edition

Curious, and I may have missed it, but the a3's are still haldex based correct?

just like the veyron, i guess inferior, its no subaru awd hahaha