Does the AWE Track Edition Exhaust with non-resonated downpipes drone on the C7 S7, and is it manageable?

This is the most important question to answer before buying. This listing ships with non-resonated downpipes included, and those are the configuration most prone to highway drone on automatic transmission cars. An AWE representative confirmed that the Track Edition on Tiptronic cars can drone even with stock downpipes at certain elevation changes and RPMs, and that the Touring Edition was developed specifically by request of Tiptronic owners looking to avoid that entirely. One S7 owner running aftermarket downpipes described highway drone as toning down significantly after 700 miles; another owner with a DSG described it as unbearable until resonated downpipes were fitted. If you drive an automatic and highway drone tolerance is a concern, the Touring Edition is the correct system. This system cannot be returned for noise-related reasons.

What is the difference between the AWE Track Edition and Touring Edition for the C7 S7?

Both share the same engineered foundation, X-pipe, and identical performance gains. The Track Edition replaces the AWE 180 Technology® resonators in the rear positions with straight pipe sections for full-time, unfiltered 4.0T volume; this listing also includes non-resonated downpipes, which push the sound further. The Touring Edition keeps the 180 Technology® resonators in the rear to cancel drone-prone frequencies and pairs with the X-pipe to shift the overall tone higher and more exotic. Both systems are loud; the difference is refinement and drone control.

Can I convert the AWE Track Edition to the Touring Edition on my C7 S7 if the sound is too much?

Yes. AWE offers an upgrade path from Track to Touring Edition, and multiple owners who found the Track Edition too droney on their automatic cars went this route and described the result as a significant improvement. AWE also offers a one-year window from the original purchase date to buy complementing components at a discounted rate, so the option to step up to the full Touring Edition package remains open for a full year after installation.

Does the Soundaktor affect how the AWE Track Edition sounds inside the cabin on the C7 S7?

Yes. Multiple Audizine owners noted that disabling the Soundaktor, which artificially pumps engine sound into the cabin through a speaker near the firewall, made a meaningful difference to perceived drone. One owner noted it helps a small amount, while others described it as making the exhaust note sound more natural and coming from the correct location; the rear of the car rather than the dashboard. Disabling it through coding or pulling the fuse is the most consistently recommended first step when drone is the main complaint after installation.

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AWE Tuning Touring Edition Exhaust w/ Dual Outlet Chrome Silver Tips for C7 Audi A6

The AWE Tuning Touring Edition Exhaust with Dual Outlet Chrome Silver Tips is a bolt-on performance upgrade built specifically for the C7 Audi A6, delivering max power gains of up to 12 hp and 11 ft-lbs of torque at the crank. Built around AWE’s patented 180 Technology®, it eliminates drone without sacrificing the aggressive tone the platform is capable of. Available as a cat-back system pairing resonated downpipes with the Touring Edition exhaust, or as a downpipe-back with the Touring Edition exhaust alone; resonated downpipes are also sold independently. The system is completely street legal, leaves emissions devices untouched, and carries AWE’s no check engine light guarantee alongside a lifetime exhaust warranty.

Touring Edition Exhaust

Equipped with AWE’s patented drone-canceling 180 Technology®, the Touring Edition catback exhaust turns the C7 A6’s 3.0T into a refined performer; composed at highway speeds, aggressive when pushed. This dual outlet catback system comes finished with 102mm slash-cut tips on both sides, built to fit the factory rear valance, and available in Chrome Silver or Diamond Black. Tips are double-walled to hold a mirror polish under high heat and individually adjustable for precise depth and stagger.

What is 180 Technology?

Sound waves carried by exhaust gases bounce off the walls of internal reflection chambers. AWE’s acoustic engineers adjust the size and placement of the ports and chambers based on each vehicle’s specific sound requirements. Controlling these elements determines exactly when sound waves exit the chambers; that precise timing allows the reflected waves to re-enter the main exhaust flow at exactly 180 degrees out of phase, canceling out the problematic frequencies.

Features

AWE 180 Technology® for drone-free performance
Up to 12hp and 11ft-lbs of torque gains at the crank
Peak gains of 10hp and 3ft-lbs of torque at the crank
Resonated downpipes sold independently
Emissions devices untouched; completely street legal
No check engine light guarantee
Lifetime exhaust warranty

Application

Audi A6 Quattro: C7 | 2012-2018

Notes

Installing exhaust may cause rattling with the OEM downpipe, AWE’s downpipe solve this issue
AWE exhausts are not designed to mate with other aftermarket front pipes

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the AWE Track Edition Exhaust with non-resonated downpipes drone on the C7 S7, and is it manageable? This is the most important question to answer before buying. This listing ships with non-resonated downpipes included, and those are the configuration most prone to highway drone on automatic transmission cars. An AWE representative confirmed on Audizine that the Track Edition on Tiptronic cars can drone even with stock downpipes at certain elevation changes and RPMs, and that the Touring Edition was developed specifically by request of Tiptronic owners looking to avoid that entirely. One S7 owner running aftermarket downpipes described highway drone as toning down significantly after 700 miles; another owner with a DSG described it as unbearable until resonated downpipes were fitted. If you drive an automatic and highway drone tolerance is a concern, the Touring Edition is the correct system. This system cannot be returned for noise-related reasons.
What is the difference between the AWE Track Edition and Touring Edition for the C7 S7? Both share the same engineered foundation, X-pipe, and identical performance gains. The Track Edition replaces the AWE 180 Technology® resonators in the rear positions with straight pipe sections for full-time, unfiltered 4.0T volume; this listing also includes non-resonated downpipes, which push the sound further. The Touring Edition keeps the 180 Technology® resonators in the rear to cancel drone-prone frequencies and pairs with the X-pipe to shift the overall tone higher and more exotic. An AWE representative described the Touring Edition’s tone as more exotic versus muscle compared to the Track Edition. Both systems are loud; the difference is refinement and drone control.
Can I convert the AWE Track Edition to the Touring Edition on my C7 S7 if the sound is too much? Yes. AWE offers an upgrade path from Track to Touring Edition, and multiple owners who found the Track Edition too droney on their automatic cars went this route and described the result as a significant improvement. AWE also offers a one-year window from the original purchase date to buy complementing components at a discounted rate, so the option to step up to the full Touring Edition package remains open for a full year after installation.
Does the Soundaktor affect how the AWE Track Edition sounds inside the cabin on the C7 S7? Yes. Multiple Audizine owners noted that disabling the Soundaktor, which artificially pumps engine sound into the cabin through a speaker near the firewall, made a meaningful difference to perceived drone. One owner noted it helps a small amount, while others described it as making the exhaust note sound more natural and coming from the correct location; the rear of the car rather than the dashboard. Disabling it through coding or pulling the fuse is the most consistently recommended first step when drone is the main complaint after installation.

About AWE Tuning

AWE is driven by a singular goal: Unleashing Performance. Renowned for their handcrafted, award-winning performance exhausts, along with rigorously tested carbon fiber intakes and high-efficiency intercoolers, AWE is at the forefront of innovation, design, production, retail, and global distribution of their performance products. These products are available through a select network of dealers, online, and directly from their advanced facility located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1991, AWE’s team of experts, comprising researchers, engineers, innovators, and seasoned drivers, has been dedicated to developing and introducing top-tier performance enhancements for some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles.

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