AWE Tuning Track Edition Exhaust – 2017-2019 Audi RS3 8V | Constant Valve-Open | Diamond Black 180mm RS-Style Oval Tips

The AWE Tuning Track Edition Exhaust for the 2017–2019 Audi RS3 8V is the uncompromising version of AWE's RS3 exhaust lineup — a system engineered for drivers who want the full, unfiltered expression of the RS3's 2.5L five-cylinder at all times, without the option of a quieter mode. Where the SwitchPath™ variant gives you the choice between refined and rowdy, the Track Edition removes the driver's side muffler and the passenger's side valve entirely, locking the system in a permanent valve-open configuration. The result is the RS3's iconic five-cylinder exhaust note at full volume, full character, and full intensity — every time you start the car, every time you accelerate, every time you lift. Finished with AWE's signature Diamond Black 180mm RS-style oval tips, stamped with the AWE logo. This is not a system for the faint-hearted or the noise-sensitive. It is a system for drivers who have made their decision and want the most from their RS3's exhaust character.

Important: Due to the Track Edition's sound level, this product cannot be returned due to sound preference. Read the full description carefully before ordering.

Key Features:

• Constant valve-open configuration — driver's side muffler removed and passenger's side valve eliminated — the system operates in permanent valve-open mode with no quiet setting available
• Full five-cylinder exhaust character — the RS3's 2.5L inline-five exhaust note at full volume and full character at all times — the most sonically expressive AWE RS3 exhaust configuration available
• Diamond Black 180mm RS-style oval tips — AWE's signature RS-style oval exhaust tips in Diamond Black finish, 180mm, stamped with the AWE logo — a visual match for the RS3's aggressive rear styling
• AWE SwitchPath™ platform engineering — built on the same precision-engineered platform as the SwitchPath™ variant, minus the driver's side muffler and passenger's side valve
• AWE Conversion Kit compatible — if the Track Edition proves too aggressive for daily use, AWE offers a Conversion Kit to convert the system to a more refined note — providing a path to a quieter configuration without replacing the entire exhaust
• AWE Tuning quality — precision-engineered and manufactured by AWE Tuning, one of the most respected names in Audi and Volkswagen Group performance exhaust development

Performance & Sound Character:

• Permanent Valve-Open Sound: The Track Edition's constant valve-open configuration delivers the RS3's five-cylinder exhaust note without attenuation or restriction at any RPM or driving mode. Cold starts, idle, part-throttle cruising, and full-throttle acceleration all produce the full, unfiltered five-cylinder character that the RS3's engine is capable of — a sound that is immediately recognizable, deeply satisfying, and genuinely loud. This is not a system that can be quieted for a commute or a neighbourhood drive — it is always at full volume
• Five-Cylinder Exhaust Character: The Audi RS3's 2.5L turbocharged inline-five produces one of the most distinctive exhaust notes in the performance car world — an uneven, syncopated firing order that creates a rich, layered exhaust character unlike any four-cylinder or six-cylinder alternative. The AWE Track Edition is engineered to maximize the expression of this character, removing the muffling and valve restriction that limits the factory exhaust's sound output and delivering the five-cylinder note in its most complete, most visceral form
• AWE Conversion Kit Option: AWE's Conversion Kit provides a path to a more refined exhaust note if the Track Edition's volume proves too aggressive for the owner's daily driving environment — allowing the system to be converted without replacing the entire exhaust. This is a meaningful option for owners who want the Track Edition's performance and tip aesthetics but find the constant valve-open volume too much for regular use

Specifications:

• Brand: AWE Tuning
• Part Number: AWE3020-33064
• Configuration: Track Edition — constant valve-open (no quiet mode)
• Driver's Side: Muffler removed
• Passenger's Side: Valve eliminated
• Tip Style: RS-style oval, 180mm
• Tip Finish: Diamond Black
• Tip Branding: Stamped AWE logo
• Conversion Kit Compatible: Yes — AWE Conversion Kit available separately
• Application: 2017–2019 Audi RS3 8V

Fitment Information:

• 2017–2019 Audi RS3 8V — verify fitment for your specific model year and market specification before ordering
• Note: Verify compatibility with any existing exhaust modifications before ordering. Professional installation by an experienced Audi exhaust specialist strongly recommended.

What's Included:

• AWE Tuning Track Edition exhaust system — 2017–2019 Audi RS3 8V (AWE3020-33064)
• Diamond Black 180mm RS-style oval tips (stamped AWE logo)
• All required hardware for installation

Installation Notes:

• Professional installation by an experienced Audi exhaust specialist strongly recommended
• Verify all connections and hardware torque after installation
• Allow the exhaust system to heat cycle fully before final inspection of all connections

Track Edition vs. SwitchPath™ — Which Is Right for You?

AWE offers the RS3 8V exhaust in two primary configurations: the SwitchPath™ and the Track Edition. The SwitchPath™ includes a driver's side muffler and a passenger's side valve, giving the driver the ability to switch between a refined, quieter mode and a more aggressive, louder mode via the valve — providing flexibility for different driving environments. The Track Edition removes the driver's side muffler and eliminates the passenger's side valve entirely, locking the system in permanent valve-open mode with no quiet setting available. If you want flexibility — the ability to quiet the exhaust for daily driving and open it up for spirited driving — the SwitchPath™ is the correct choice. If you want the maximum expression of the RS3's five-cylinder exhaust character at all times, without compromise, the Track Edition is the correct choice. Choose carefully — the Track Edition cannot be returned due to sound preference.

Why AWE Tuning?

AWE Tuning is one of the most respected names in Audi and Volkswagen Group performance exhaust development — with decades of engineering experience developing exhaust systems for the full range of VAG performance platforms, from the Golf GTI and R to the TT RS, RS3, RS5, and beyond. AWE's engineering philosophy emphasizes precision manufacturing, correct fitment, and genuine sound character development — their exhaust systems are not generic aftermarket pipes, but purpose-engineered systems developed through extensive dyno and road testing to deliver the specific sound character and performance improvement that each platform's engine is capable of. For RS3 owners who want an exhaust system backed by genuine VAG engineering expertise, AWE Tuning is the benchmark choice.

Perfect For:

• 2017–2019 Audi RS3 8V owners who want the maximum expression of the five-cylinder exhaust note at all times, without compromise or quiet mode
• Track day and performance driving builds where exhaust volume and character are priorities and daily driving noise levels are not a constraint
• RS3 owners who have already decided on the Track Edition's sound character and want AWE's engineering quality and Diamond Black RS-style tip aesthetics
• Owners who want the option to convert to a more refined note in the future via AWE's Conversion Kit without replacing the entire exhaust system

Important — No-Return Policy on Sound Preference: The AWE Track Edition is known to be significantly louder than the SwitchPath™ variant and may be too much for many drivers in daily use. For this reason, this product cannot be returned due to sound preference. If you have any doubt about whether the Track Edition's constant valve-open volume is appropriate for your driving environment, consider the SwitchPath™ variant instead. If you are certain the Track Edition is the right choice — proceed with confidence.