Agile & aggressive. Presenting the AWE Catback Exhaust Suite for the Audi 8Y S3.

The Options: 

Two flavors each featuring a 3” inlet of the mid-pipe to accommodate further modification upstream without disruption, resonated mid pipe, and a stamped stainless merge in the rear for a smooth transition from single 3” to dual 2.5”.

Touring Edition:

Refined in and out. At the intersection of sophistication and aggression lies the Touring Edition Exhaust – a deep, constant full-bodied soundtrack, and a completely comfortable highway experience thanks to the 180 Technology® resonators in the rear.

AWE’s patented drone-killing 180 Technology® isolates very particular frequencies that cause discomfort in the cabin. 180 Technology® resonators feature zero packing material to prevent tone change over time, while also featuring a straight-through design for optimal flow. Their sole purpose is to destroy drone-prone frequencies while providing an uncongested exhaust note paired with straight-pipe performance.

Track Edition:

For those who like their volume like their speed the Track Edition omits AWE’s 180 Technology® resonators in exchange for raw stainless steel. It’s lighter and louder (read: more present on the highway). 

This version is known to get rowdy, and may be too much for some. For that reason, this particular version cannot be returned due to sound preference. Prepare yourself.

Tailored Tips:

All tip options include the AWE logo and double-walling to ensure a mirror finish even under hard usage. Each tip outlet is adjustable to easily achieve perfect fitment within the valance, and the tips themselves are individually adjustable, allowing depth into the bumper to be set according to personal taste.

• Quad 4.5” slash-cut chrome silver tips
• Quad 4.5” slash-cut diamond black tips

Conversion Kits:

AWE makes it easy to convert existing Track Editions into Touring Editions, or vice versa, if you decide at a later date to turn your interior volume up or down. Kits include the rear Touring or Track Edition components only. 

Nope, they’re not valved:

The 8Y S3 was the perfect platform to ditch the confines of valving and go against the grain. 100% straight-through 100% of the time, and deep hearty exhaust notes at all times. They’re aggressive when you need it, well-mannered when you want it, and they respond well to dynamic no matter the edition you choose. Electronic valve simulators are included in each kit to plug into the factory wiring to keep the ECU happy and operation at 100%.

Power to the pavement:

Dyno-verified gains of +7 hp and +2 lb-ft of torque at the wheels on an otherwise stock vehicle. 

Weights [all clamps, nuts, bolts, tips included]:

• Touring Edition: 48.5 lbs 
• Track Edition: 38 lbs 

100% emission-friendly:

Touring and Track Editions do not interfere with any factory emissions equipment.

Made in PA, USA:

Engineered, designed, and manufactured in-house at AWE using US-sourced .065”-wall T304L stainless steel to achieve a tone deeper than everyone else.

The fine print:

AWE’s Perfect Fitment Guarantee, No CEL Guarantee, and a Lifetime Warranty all come standard.

You've got questions? We've got answers. Click "ask an expert" at the top of this page. 

Dyno Tests: AWE Exhaust for the 8Y S3

Below are comparison dyno tests as performed on our Mustang MD-500-SE AWD dyno.

Wheel Horsepower Gains for the AWE Touring Edition Exhaust for the Audi 8Y S3

Download Installation Instructions: 

AWE Exhaust Suite for Audi 8Y S3

Lifetime Exhaust Warranty

Summary

The AWE Lifetime Exhaust Warranty on select AWE exhaust products protects against manufacturer defects.  Manufacturer defect is defined as any characteristic of the product which hinders its usability for the purpose for which it was designed and manufactured. The warranty against manufacturer defects doesn’t cover any cosmetic changes, or normal use wear and tear. All warranties cease at a product’s discontinuance. This applies only to AWE brand exhaust tubing, welding, flex areas. 

Covered

Original owner. 

Period

• AWE brand exhausts: Tubing, welding, flex areas: Lifetime
• Valves on exhausts: Three-years on mechanical components, one year on valve motors
• Electronics / Electronic Components found on any product: One year*
• Catalysts: One Year
• Tip finish defects (please follow washing instructions prior to contacting support): One year (see Tip Finish below)
• Intakes (all components): One year
• Filters: One year
• Intercoolers: One year
• Other: Foilers, accessories, tools, valances, drive train stabilizers, suspension components: One year
• Turbo kits/turbochargers: Not covered under warranties, special order item.

Action

Repair, replace or consult toward resolution at AWE’s discretion.

Labor

Not covered.

Shipping

Customer is responsible for all shipping costs.

Restocking fee

n/a

Exclusions

See above

The AWE No CEL (Check Engine Light) Guarantee is noted on certain AWE products, and offers peace of mind against the appearance of Check Engine Lights when products are installed properly and used as intended, on vehicles with no additional modifications, with the exception of other AWE products intended to work with the product in question.

Covered
Original owner.

Period
One year from date of new product purchase (proof of purchase required).

Action
Repair, replace or consult toward resolution at AWE’s discretion.

Labor
Not covered.

Shipping
Customer is responsible for all shipping costs. If AWE deems the item to be defective and the item is either repaired or replaced by AWE, shipping within the US is covered by AWE.

Restocking fee
There is no restocking fee.

Exclusions
Only applicable to products where it is clearly stated as such on www.AWE-Tuning.com.

All AWE brand products have a fitment guarantee. This is our pledge to have made products that perfectly fit, for easy installation by a qualified installer.

Covered
Original owner.

Period
30 days from purchase date, with proof of purchase.

Action
Consultation toward resolving installation issues. Should AWE deem that installation issue is due solely to a manufacturing defect, AWE will issue a replacement product or portion of product, free of charge.

Labor
Labor is not covered.

Shipping
If claim is determined by AWE at its sole discretion to be a manufacturer defect, AWE will cover two-way shipping to AWE either from consumer or dealer, and back to either consumer or dealer. AWE may also request a “Destroy in Field” of any defective parts.

Restocking
No restock fee for Manufacturer Defect.

Exclusions
No exclusions.

WHAT IS 180 TECHNOLOGY®?

AWE's patented 180 Technology® works a little something like this: As exhaust gases exit the engine and flow into an AWE 180 Technology®-equipped resonator, they pass through strategically located ports, and into reflection chambers.

Sound waves, carried by these exhaust gasses, bounce off the walls of the reflection chambers.  Depending on the sound requirements of each vehicle, AWE acoustic engineers adjust the size and location of the ports and the chambers.  By controlling the size and location of these key elements, we also control when the sound waves exit the chambers.  The specific timing of when the reflected sound waves re-join the main exhaust flow creates a one-hundred-and-eighty-degree out-of-phase sound wave that cancels out problematic frequencies.

CONSISTENCY THROUGH CHANGE.

AWE 180 Technology® is not on a “one size fits all” concept. Rather, AWE engineers design sound cancelation resonators based upon the specific acoustics generated by vehicle types, thereby ensuring perfect sound, every time. It’s one of the reasons AWE exhausts have earned a reputation for the perfect tone, regardless of application.

WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU.

The result? The removal of unwanted tones in all AWE 180 Technology®-equipped exhaust systems. The sound produced by this formula is the perfect, signature note. Unlocked performance and spot-on tone, every time.

A VIDEO’S WORTH 1,000,000 WORDS.

180 Technology® in action, below.

Questions about  AWE's patented 180 Technology®? We're here.