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Carbon Vorsprung Model (£8,805 Worth of Factory Optional Extras):
Specified in Carbon Vorsprung form — representing the highest level of factory specification available on the RS 3 8.5Y platform. These features sit above standard RS3 specification and form part of the Carbon Vorsprung package:
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Presented in its original factory specification, this Audi RS3 Carbon Vorsprung provides its next owner with the opportunity to protect, secure and personalise the vehicle prior to collection or delivery.
Available pre-delivery enhancements include:
Should you have a bespoke requirement not listed above, our experienced team will be delighted to discuss your ideas and create a tailored solution prior to collection or delivery.
To discuss the available pre-delivery enhancement options for this vehicle, please contact a member of our team, who will be delighted to guide you through the available options and create a bespoke package tailored to your individual requirements.
Preparation That Goes Beyond Perfection:
Our preparation process goes far beyond industry norms – What follows outlines the intensive inspection, detailing, and restoration work carried out as part of the Automotive Addiction preparation standard.
This Audi RS3 Carbon Vorsprung Saloon is new into stock and has entered our innovative, industry-leading preparation process, which involves up to 100-hours of labour-intensive work when completed, designed to satisfy even the most pedantic automotive enthusiast. At every stage, our exacting standards must be met before this Audi RS3 8.5Y Carbon Vorsprung Saloon is released following preparation by Automotive Addiction.
The first phase of this process is our crucial pre-sale inspections, a comprehensive five-part assessment. This includes a deep-dive diagnostic inspection to verify mileage authenticity, review the launch-control counter, and identify any stored fault codes. This is followed by a 260-point mechanical inspection and road test to ensure that what lies beneath the paintwork meets the highest standards of mechanical integrity.
An in-depth 150-point visual inspection of all exterior and interior surfaces is then carried out, including bodywork, paintwork, wheels, glass, and interior materials. We also complete a rigorous paint depth analysis, allowing us to verify the originality of the paintwork and body panels. Finally, a service and maintenance inspection is conducted to determine whether any time or mileage-sensitive servicing, maintenance, or manufacturer recall items require attention before progressing to our professional pre-sale detailing work.
This Audi RS3 8.5Y Carbon Vorsprung Saloon has successfully passed all pre-sale inspections, enabling us to confidently offer this example for sale today, and is now progressing through the remaining stages of preparation prior to delivery.
Prior to delivery, up to 60-hours of meticulous detailing preparation will be completed by our highly skilled, in-house professional detailers, each with over 10 years of experience. This £1,500 worth of work is carried out free of charge and will include a deep wheels-off decontamination cleanse, pre-paint correction preparation, brake disc centre refurbishment, exhaust system polishing, steam cleaning of intricate areas, and underbody and wheel arch rejuvenation. This will be followed by our signature multi-stage machine paint correction. Interior surfaces will be restored with equal precision, ensuring this Audi RS3 is presented in the most optimal condition possible, regardless of age or mileage.
The objective is to achieve a finish that often surpasses factory standards when new — because we believe a vehicle should look as exceptional as it feels to drive.
This unique, industry-leading preparation process will be documented through both images and video. Imagery and video content will be added to the gallery for this advert as preparation progresses, with additional documentation available to prospective buyers upon request.
Automotive Addiction has grown from an unrivalled passion for perfection in vehicle preparation and performance.
Please contact us without delay for further information regarding the current preparation status of this Audi RS3 Carbon Vorsprung Saloon
If your priority is finding one of the most original, carefully specified and genuinely low-mileage examples of the latest Audi RS3 Saloon, this one-owner Carbon Vorsprung should sit at the very top of your shortlist. Sourced directly from its sole owner—an Audi RS enthusiast—it has covered just 2,800 miles from new and remains completely standard and unmodified, exactly as supplied by Audi.
Its originality is supported by the level of verification we believe a modern performance car deserves. The genuine mileage has been confirmed using Audi-grade dealer diagnostics, its recorded launch history shows zero launches since new, and consistent paint-depth readings across every body panel verify that it retains its original factory paintwork throughout. Combined with Audi manufacturer warranty until October 2028, this is an RS3 that offers its next owner confidence not only in how it presents, but in the life it has led.
The specification is equally compelling. Finished in Daytona Grey Pearl Effect with an Express Red-stitched RS interior, this example benefits from £10,890 of factory optional extras and combines the understated character of its exterior colour with carefully coordinated RS detailing throughout. The RS Design Package in Red, Red RS Brake Calipers and contrasting interior stitching give the car a distinctive identity without detracting from the clean, purposeful appearance of the latest RS3 Saloon.
As an RS3 8.5Y, this is the latest evolution of Audi Sport’s celebrated compact performance car. The facelift builds upon the accomplished 8Y platform with sharper exterior styling, revised darkened Matrix LED lighting, selectable daytime-running-light signatures, updated interior technology and a redesigned RS steering wheel with dedicated performance-mode controls. These changes modernise the driving environment and strengthen the car’s visual presence whilst retaining the unmistakable character of Audi’s legendary 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine.
Carbon Vorsprung represents the highest level of factory specification available for the RS3 8.5Y. Rather than simply adding cosmetic equipment, the package combines the features that make the model more complete as both a performance car and an everyday ownership proposition. Extensive carbon-fibre detailing features across the exterior, interior and engine compartment, whilst RS Adaptive Suspension, the RS Sports Exhaust System and an increased 174mph top-speed limit further enhance the driving experience.
Technology Package Pro completes the package by introducing the Panoramic Glass Sunroof, Head-Up Display, Sonos 3D Premium Sound System, Advanced Comfort Key, electric memory seats, 360-degree cameras and Audi’s most advanced driver assistance systems. The result is an RS3 capable of delivering exhilarating performance and unmistakable five-cylinder character without compromising the refinement, technology and practicality expected from a modern premium sports saloon.
At its heart remains Audi Sport’s iconic 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine, producing 400PS and 500Nm through a seven-speed S-Tronic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive. Combined with the latest RS Torque Splitter rear differential, the RS3 delivers exceptional all-weather capability, outstanding driver engagement and a level of character that continues to distinguish it from every other car in its class.
What ultimately sets this example apart is not one individual option or headline figure, but the completeness of the opportunity. It is a one-owner, 2,800-mile, range-topping Carbon Vorsprung Saloon with a highly desirable factory specification, zero recorded launches, verified original factory paintwork and no aftermarket modifications. These are the qualities that become increasingly difficult to find together and precisely the attributes we prioritise when sourcing the very best Audi RS models for our customers.
Before handover, this Audi RS3 will complete our comprehensive 100-hour pre-sale preparation process, combining detailed mechanical, diagnostic, visual and originality inspections with up to 60 hours of professional in-house detailing. Every stage is completed to ensure the vehicle meets the exceptional presentation and preparation standards our customers have come to expect from Automotive Addiction.
To fully appreciate the exceptional condition, provenance and factory specification of this Audi RS3 Carbon Vorsprung, we invite you to view our detailed high-definition walkaround video and extensive image gallery below. Should you have any questions, require further information, wish to reserve the vehicle or arrange a personalised finance quotation, please contact a member of the Automotive Addiction team, who will be delighted to discuss this exceptional example in greater detail.
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