AWE Touring Edition Exhaust
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AWE Touring Edition Exhaust – Audi S3 (8Y)
The AWE Touring Edition Exhaust is a cat-back for the 2.0L turbo Audi 8Y S3 sedan and Sportback, and the quieter of AWE's two S3 systems. A 76mm (3") resonated mid pipe flows into a stamped stainless merge that splits into dual 64mm (2.5") rear pipes, finishing in AWE's patented 180 Technology resonators. These have no packing to break down and a straight-through core, cancelling drone so the car is comfortable on the highway with a deep, constant note. It is not valved – straight-through all the time. AWE measured gains of up to 5 kW (7 hp) and 3 Nm (2 lb-ft) at the wheels.
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AWE exhaust suite for the Audi 8Y S3 – product overview
AWE Touring and Track Edition exhausts on the Audi 8Y S3
AWE Track Edition vs Touring Edition – the difference explained
Both versions are the same Touring Edition system with four 114mm (4.5") double-walled slash-cut tips. Choose Chrome Silver for a polished finish or Diamond Black for a dark finish.
Note: A slip-fit inlet adapter joins it to the factory downpipe while leaving an open 76mm (3") connection for later upgrades. Electronic valve simulators are included to plug into the factory valve wiring so the car runs without fault codes. A Touring-to-Track conversion kit is available if you want more volume later. Installation by a professional is recommended.
Features
- Touring Edition – AWE's quieter, drone-free S3 exhaust
- Rear AWE 180 Technology resonators with no packing material
- 76mm (3") resonated mid pipe into dual 64mm (2.5") rear pipes
- Non-valved, straight-through design
- Up to 5 kW (7 hp) and 3 Nm (2 lb-ft) at the wheels on AWE's dyno
- Quad 114mm (4.5") double-walled slash-cut tips, individually adjustable
- Electronic valve simulators included
- Weighs 22 kg (48.5 lb) complete
- CNC mandrel-bent T304L stainless steel, 1.65mm (0.065") wall
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Vehicle Compatibility
| Make | Model | Chassis | Years | Engine / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | S3 Sedan | 8Y | 2021–on | 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (EA888) |
| Audi | S3 Sportback | 8Y | 2021–on | 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (EA888) |
Product
- Brand
- AWE
- Tip finish
- Chrome Silver or Diamond Black
- Part number(s)
- 3015-42897 (Chrome Silver), 3015-43897 (Diamond Black)
Details
- System type
- Cat-back with resonated mid pipe (Touring Edition)
- Sound
- Touring – deep, drone-free with AWE 180 Technology; non-valved
- Piping diameter
- 76mm (3") mid pipe, dual 64mm (2.5") rear
- Material
- CNC mandrel-bent T304L stainless steel, 1.65mm (0.065") wall
- Tips
- Four 114mm (4.5") double-walled slash-cut, adjustable
- Weight
- 22 kg (48.5 lb) including tips and hardware
- Claimed gain
- Up to 5 kW (7 hp) and 3 Nm (2 lb-ft) at the wheels (AWE dyno figures)
- Connection
- Slip-fit inlet adapter to the factory downpipe
Contents
Touring Edition cat-back exhaust
Slip-fit inlet adapter
Electronic valve simulators
Four 114mm (4.5") tips in the chosen finish
Installation hardware

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