Josh/AWE

From the masters of S5 Coupe performance, AWE proudly presents the B9 S5 Coupe exhaust solution. Signature AWE tone, performance, and options for every taste and budget.

Presenting the AWE B9 S5 Coupe Exhaust Suite:

• Max gains of 16 hp and 17 ft-lbs of torque at the crank (exhaust)
• Max gains of 23 hp and 27 ft-lbs of torque at the crank (catalyst)
• Available as sophisticated Touring Edition, unleashed Track Edition, and valved SwitchPath™
• Touring Edition Exhausts features AWE’s proprietary drone-canceling solution, 180 Technology®
• SwitchPath™ Exhaust can be controlled with optional handheld remote, or factory valve programming
• Downpipes and precision-engineered x-pipe included in all editions
• Specifically engineered downpipe resonators for use with the catalyst available separately
• Performance Catalyst features a precision CNC-machined billet T304 stainless steel flange, and 145mm 200CPSI EURO6 HJS HD catalyst with tri-lobe core
• Compatible with standard and sport differentials
• 90mm or 102mm double-walled tips available in chrome silver or diamond black, and coming soon: AWE carbon fiber tips
• Proudly engineered, designed, and manufactured in-house at AWE, in the USA
• Less is more: clean, straight-through design maximizes performance
• Handcrafted from dual 2.5” CNC mandrel-bent U.S.-sourced .065” wall T304L stainless steel
• Direct bolt-on system, factory-like install simplicity
• Perfect fitment - guaranteed
• No Check Engine Light - guaranteed
• Featuring the AWE Lifetime Exhaust Warranty (one year on catalyst core)

The Options:

Touring Edition Exhaust

The best just got better.

Signature AWE howl, delivered. The Touring Edition is the sophisticated member of the B9 S5 Coupe exhaust family.

The Touring Edition Exhaust removes the factory valving and replaces it with AWE’s 180 Technology® drone-cancelling resonators (and electronic valve simulators). This solution provides for a perfect, signature AWE experience: civil within the cabin while cruising, yet all the pops and burbles during acceleration and downshifts.

The Touring Edition Exhaust comes complete with 180 Technology® resonators, a precision-engineered x-pipe, resonated downpipes, and your choice of 90 or 102mm tips in either diamond black or chrome silver.

[as heard on the AWE B9 S4]





Sound Perfection: AWE 180 Technology®

Perfect tone, compliments of AWE 180 Technology®.

As exhaust gases exit the 3.0T 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. By controlling the size and location of the ports and the chambers, we also control when the sound waves exit the chambers.

The specific timing of when the reflected sound waves rejoin the main exhaust flow creates a one-hundred-and-eighty-degree out-of-phase sound wave that cancels out problematic frequencies. Cool, right? Learn more on AWE’s 180 Technology® in the tab above.



Track Edition Exhaust

For those who like it loud, go Track.

The Track Edition Exhaust is equipped with the same precision-engineering as its Touring Edition counterpart, minus the resonators up front and 180 Technology® resonators in the rear. Instead, the Track Edition comes complete with non-resonated downpipes and straight pipe sections -- leaving the integrated x-pipe as the only filter.

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

[as heard on the AWE B9 S4]





SwitchPath™ Exhaust

The SwitchPath™ valved solution is for those who want complete control of their S5 Coupe’s volume and tone, at their fingertips.

The SwitchPath™ Exhaust comes complete with non-resonated downpipes, a precision-engineered x-pipe mid-section, and two valved muffler sections which can be controlled via the SwitchPath™ Remote.

Sneaking out in the morning? Keep the valve closed. Ready to rumble? Open the valve and let them know you’re coming.

Note: we recommend and encourage pairing the SwitchPath™ Exhaust with the SwitchPath™ Remote versus using the factory operation for the best SwitchPath™ experience.

[as heard on the AWE B9 S4]






Performance Catalyst:

A precision CNC-machined billet T304 stainless steel flange, massive 145mm 200CPSI EURO 6 HJS catalyst with tri-lobe core, and 2.5” T304L stainless steel make up the Performance Catalyst’s construction for high-flow decongestion and an additional 12 hp and 15 ft-lbs of torque to the wheels.















Performance Catalyst-specific downpipe resonators:

Given the increase of airflow with the Performance Catalyst, special resonators were developed to keep frequencies in check. Though they are not required to run the Performance Catalyst, we strongly recommend and encourage the use of these specific resonators when equipping the Performance Catalyst.

Downpipe Resonator Conversion Kit:

Have an existing AWE exhaust and plan to add the AWE Performance Catalyst? No problem. The Performance Catalyst-specific downpipe resonators are available independently.



Tip Options:

All tip options include the AWE logo, and double walling to ensure a mirror finish even under hard usage. All tips are individually adjustable, allowing depth into the bumper to be set according to personal taste.

• 102mm or 90mm diamond black tips
• 102mm or 90mm chrome silver tips
• Carbon fiber tips, coming winter 2017

What’s in the box?

Complete SwitchPath™, Touring or Track Edition Edition Exhaust, four double-walled tips is chosen color and size, resonated or non-resonated downpipes, installation instructions, and required hardware.

Data (as tested on the AWE B9 S4):

TON S5

When will the sportback exhaust be available?

Josh/AWE

It's next. Won't be too long now.

I recommend you sign up on our site so you will get notified when it's ready!

TON S5

Sounds good! 👌

Damon44

What is resonated vs non resonated?
How does AWE touring exhaust compare to Remus performance exhaust in civility and control?
Dont want a neighborhood uprising

Josh/AWE

Hi, Damon.

The Touring Edition comes complete with resonated downpipes, where the SwitchPath™ and Track Editions come with non-resonated downpipes. I cannot comment on Remus' application.

Both the Touring Edition and the SwitchPath™ would suite your needs, it seems. The Touring Edition is the perfect day-in-day-out configuration as it does not drone on the highway and sounds exotic when opened up. It features 180 Technology® that responds to throttle response. SwitchPath™, on the other hand, is our valved configuration that can be hooked into the factory programming or controlled with the SwitchPath™ Remote. With the valves closed, the SwitchPath™ configurations resembles the stock volume, but changes demeanor instantly with the press of a button. It's fantastic. Best of both worlds.

TON S5

Any updates for the Sportback?

Josh/AWE

Yes, a lot! We are very close!

TON S5

A month away?

Damon44

Btw, I am having the Touring edition installed next week . Chose black diamond tips 90mm. Deferred switch path as Way too expensive and track edition too loud.
Dealer said power increase is significant. I am more interested in sound of engine.