Description
Overview
Refine the voice of your 4.2L V8 with the AWE Tuning Exhaust System Kit built specifically for the 2008-2012 Audi S5 Coupe (4.2, AWD). Engineered as a Down Pipe edition, this performance exhaust upgrade replaces the restrictive factory hardware with resonated downpipes featuring resonators larger than the stock units, paired with larger diameter tubing to deliver a mellow, refined sound volume. For S5 owners who want to fine-tune the tone of their 4.2L even more, this is the detail-oriented piece that ties the whole exhaust system together.
Whether you’re pairing it with the Touring Edition for ultimate sophistication or the Track Edition to further sculpt an aggressive tone, these downpipes are the perfect companion component. As you shop for exhaust upgrades for your S5, this AWE Tuning car exhaust solution lets you dial in exactly the character you’re after.
Key Benefits
Constructed from T304L stainless steel, this exhaust pipe kit is designed for durability and long-term corrosion resistance. It ships as a DownPipe system type, and best of all, no tune is required — making installation a straightforward way to enhance both flow and sound without additional software. Because it carries a No CEL Guarantee, you won’t be chasing a check-engine light after the upgrade.
- Resonated downpipes with resonators larger than the stock units for a mellow, controlled sound volume
- Larger diameter tubing at a 2.5″ tubing diameter to improve flow over the restrictive factory pieces
- Premium T304L Stainless Steel construction for strength and corrosion resistance
- Tune Required: No — install and drive without added software
- No CEL Guarantee — no check-engine light worries after fitment
- Voluntary Label: 50 State Legal, so it’s a compliant performance exhaust option
- Backed by a Fit Guarantee for confident installation
The Perfect Pairing
These downpipes are the ideal addition to a complete AWE catback exhaust setup. Add them to the Touring Edition Exhaust when you want refined sophistication, or bolt them onto the Track Edition when you want to further tune the tone of your 4.2L. Either way, the result is a cohesive exhaust system that reflects your driving personality — from restrained daily-driver refinement to a sharper, sportier note.
Fitment
This exhaust pipe kit is engineered for the 2008-2012 Audi S5 Coupe equipped with the 4.2 engine and AWD. It comes with a Fit Guarantee, so you can order knowing it’s built to bolt into your specific application. Note that this configuration is valveless (Valves: No) and does not incorporate 180 Technology.
If you’ve been searching for the right performance exhaust to complete your S5 build, this AWE Tuning downpipe kit delivers the flow, tone, and stainless-steel quality that serious enthusiasts expect.
