Akrapovic Exhaust System for Audi RSQ8 (4M)

This beautifully formed exhaust has sound and performance running right through it. Constructed entirely from low-weight, high-grade titanium, it features a central muffler flanked by two valves (the housings of both valves are cast at the in-house Akrapovic foundry) and a link pipe set with an X-connection element. With unique sound patterns designed to offer maximum enjoyment, the X-connection in the link pipe section gives the exhaust system a characteristic Akrapovic high-frequency racing tone in the upper rev range, which is complemented by the deep and iconic Akrapovic rumble from low down in the rev range, providing a distinctive V8 growl. There also is a comfort mode, with no unwanted noise or drone in the cabin. Finished with eye-catching carbon-fibre / titanium tailpipes exiting on either side of the rear of the car, the exhaust also increases power by 4.6 kW at 6,200 rpm and adds 5.9 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm when tested on Akrapovic’s in-house dyno in back-to-back runs with RS Q8 against the stock RS Sport exhaust system. It is a plug-and-play product, and due to its ECE type approval there is no need to tune the ECU. An optional Akrapovic Sound Kit and Downpipe / Link pipe set (SS) is available to upgrade the Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust.

With the installation of the Downpipe / Link pipe set (SS), ECE type approval for the Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system is not valid, and remapping the ECU is mandatory when it is fitted.

With the installation of Akrapovic Sound Kit, ECE type approval for the Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system is not valid.

ECE type approval is only valid for cars equipped with gasoline particulate filter.

The optional Akrapovic Sound Kit enables owners of selected Akrapovic car exhausts to control the sound of the system from the cockpit of their machine. Using Akrapovic technology, drivers can easily switch between the quiet mode and a sportier sound. With the use of a receiver (already included in evolution system) to drive the actuators that open or close the valves at the end of the exhaust system, drivers can use the Sound Remote Controller or the new smartphone app (for iOS and Android) to regulate the valves.

With the use of the optional Akrapovic Sound Kit, the ECE type approval is no longer valid.

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Downpipe / Link pipe set (SS) was tested and developed must be mounted together with Evolution Line (Titanium) system.

This is an optional part as an upgrade to the Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust for further tuning. The downpipes are high-quality stainless steel, containing sporty 200 cpsi catalytic converters, insulated to prevent overheating any parts around them. The stainless-steel link pipes have custom-made flex tubes, with insulation where they connect to the downpipes. When fitted with the Evolution Line (Titanium), the entire configuration offers a unique acoustic experience. It is perfectly tuned by the sound engineers to produce pure V8 aural performance because the two areas of the exhaust work in harmony to create a high-frequency racing tone in the upper rev range and a deep and torquey V8 rumble in lower revs, with the comfort mode retained for those more sedate moments.

For OPF: When fitting this optional extra, ECE type approval for Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system is not valid and remapping the ECU is mandatory.

FITMENT NOTICE: Optional downpipe does not fit on vehicle with equipment 5C1

THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT MEET EMISSION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR STREET OR HIGHWAY USE.

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STOCK EXHAUST; AUDI RS Q8 (OPF)

EVOLUTION LINE; AUDI RS Q8 (OPF)

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