Here we have this very rare yellow over yellow 2001 Audi S3. This S3 is 1 of extremely few in North America & likely 1 of under 4 in total in Canada. It is currently registered in Quebec with just over 124K km, with less than 1K being added by the seller in his 6 months of ownership. The S3 resided in Ottawa for a time after being imported from Japan. The S3 was a higher performance model never officially sold here, so this is a rare opportunity to drive this Euro hot-hatch on North American roads. This car in this spec in this location, is truly 1 of a kind.
The Audi S3 is based on the Audi A3 platform that was first manufactured by the German automaker in 1996 & sold in Europe, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Australia & New Zealand.
It is powered by the original 1.8L turbocharged inline-4 engine paired to a 6-speed manual transmission spinning all 4 wheels through the iconic Quattro AWD system. This engine uses variable valve timing technology. The S3 uses a Haldex system for the centre differential that adjusts torque distribution with an intermediary biaser as traction changes. Electronic traction & stability control are standard safety technology.
This example wears 18” Audi badged silver alloy 9-spoke wheels wrapped in new Firestone Indy 500 tires, with ventilated disc brakes. The seats are factory upgraded to be heated, power adjustable & equipped with substantial side bolsters & slide-out thigh support.
There is an extensive gallery & video associated with this listing, please look through all of it.
- 6-speed manual
- Brillantgelb yellow (9107) over black leather & yellow suede two-tone interior
- Power seats
- Power mirrors
- Heated seats
- OEM Recaro seats
- Automatic climate control
- Air Conditioning
- Locking glove compartment
- Xenon headlights
- Headlight high pressure washers
- Fog lights
- Rear wiper
- Dual exhaust
- Optional aluminium mirrors
- 5 seats
- Power: 222 HP & 207 Lb-Ft of Torque
- Curb Weight: 3031 lbs
Issues/Flaws
- The front & rear bumper were repainted once upon a time in Japan, unfortunately they were not perfect matches. Noticeable in the video
- Some minor rock chips
- Wheel curb rash
Modifications & included equipment
- All original
- All original literature
- Extra emblems
- Spare wheelkit
Recent service history
- New 225/40 R18 92W Firestone Firehawk Indy500 tires
- New engine oil
- New transmission fluid
- New Haldex fluid
- New filters
- New rear shocks
- New front ball joints
- New sway bar links
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