{"product_id":"awe-switchpath-exhaust-audi-rs6-avant-rs7-c8-diamond-black","title":"AWE SwitchPath Exhaust for 2021-2025 Audi RS 6 Avant, RS 7 C8 - Diamond Black Tips","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AWE SwitchPath Cat-Back Exhaust is a bespoke dual 3-inch system for the C8 Audi RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback, built to let the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 sound as fast as it is without turning the cabin into a drone box. It keeps the factory exhaust valves and their logic, so the car still follows your MMI and Audi drive select settings: valves closed in Comfort for a refined, near-stock cruise, valves open in Dynamic for a clean, aggressive V8 roar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the system is a straight-through center resonator with AWE's patented 180 Technology®, tuned specifically for the 4.0TT, which cancels drone-prone frequencies even when the valves are open. Out back, AWE's parabolic ReflecTip™ oval tips in Diamond Black are 31% larger than the factory tips, fill the RS valance, and are shaped to reflect the exhaust note back toward the driver, which matters in a car with as much sound deadening as an RS 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe post-catalyst downpipes use factory-matched flanges and robust flex sections, the tips mount independently to the bumper at factory points, and everything is CNC mandrel-bent from U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel in AWE's own shop. AWE dyno-tested gains are up to 8 hp and 14 lb-ft of torque at the wheels, and the system bolts on with no cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchPath™ valved design keeps factory valve control through MMI and Audi drive select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter resonator with patented 180 Technology® tuned for the 4.0L twin-turbo V8 to cancel drone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParabolic ReflecTip™ oval tips in Diamond Black, 31% larger than stock, aim the sound toward the cabin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyno-proven gains of up to 8 hp and 14 lb-ft at the wheels (AWE figures)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-cat downpipes with factory-matched flanges and flex sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips mount independently to the bumper at factory locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits cars with and without rear-wheel steering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 3-inch CNC mandrel-bent U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel, made in-house by AWE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAWE SwitchPath™ dual 3-inch cat-back exhaust for the C8 RS 6 Avant and RS 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo AWE parabolic ReflecTip™ oval tips in Diamond Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo valve extension harnesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware and tip brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#03589c;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#03589c;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eAWE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e3025-33776\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eSystem type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eValved SwitchPath™ cat-back with post-cat downpipes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eTubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eDual 3-inch U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eSound control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e180 Technology® center resonator plus factory valves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eTips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eTwo parabolic ReflecTip™ ovals, Diamond Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eGains (AWE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eUp to 8 hp and 14 lb-ft of torque at the wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eValves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eRetains factory valves and drive select control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e143.6 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eBox dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003ebox 1: 47.5 x 24.8 x 15.5 in (58.7 lbs); box 2: 47.4 x 25.2 x 15.7 in (84.9 lbs) (2 boxes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eDirect bolt-on, no cutting, no tune required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eEmissions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eAWE lists it as 50 State Legal: it bolts on behind the catalytic converters and does not tamper with any emissions control or monitoring devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eUSA, engineered, designed and manufactured in-house by AWE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#03589c;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#03589c;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eAWE warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eExhaust tubing, welds and flex areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eLifetime, original owner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eChrome Silver and Diamond Black tip finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eAWE No Check Engine Light Guarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e1 year, original owner, when installed properly on an otherwise unmodified vehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eAWE Fitment Guarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e30 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant more AWE parts for the C8 platform? Ask us about AWE exhaust options for the C8 S6 and S7 as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with my drive select modes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. SwitchPath™ uses the factory valves, so Comfort, Auto and Dynamic behave just as they do with the stock exhaust, only with more voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit the RS 6 GT and performance models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAWE confirms fitment on the RS 6 GT, and the system is built for all US C8 RS 6 Avant and RS 7 models with or without rear-wheel steering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it drone on the highway?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 180 Technology® center resonator cancels the frequencies that cause drone, with the valves open or closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it street legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAWE lists it as 50-state emissions compliant: it is a cat-back that leaves every catalytic converter and sensor in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the 2021-2025 Audi RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback (C8) with the 4.0L twin-turbo V8, with or without rear-wheel steering, including performance models and the RS 6 GT. It does not fit the S6, S7, A6 or A7. For 2026 cars, call us before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on to the factory hangers; no cutting and no tune required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions about fitment? 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