Does the APR Catback Exhaust for 8V S3 fit the Sportback or cabriolet?

APR designed the Catback Exhaust for 8V S3 for the sedan body style, which is the 8V S3 sold in the United States from 2015 to 2020. Owners of other body styles should confirm fitment with APR before ordering, as the system is listed for the sedan only.

Does the APR S3 catback keep the factory valves?

Yes. Cast valve housings and brackets accept the factory electronic actuators, so Audi drive select still controls when the valves open and close. Comfort mode keeps the car quieter for daily driving, while dynamic mode lets the full sound through without any added electronics.

Will the APR 8V S3 exhaust drone on the highway?

APR includes a Helmholtz resonator that cancels the frequencies behind highway drone, working with two straight-through absorption mufflers that deepen the note without rasp. With the factory valves retained as well, the S3 stays comfortable on long drives, and the aggressive tone is saved for when the valves open.

Are exhaust tips included with the APR S3 exhaust?

Yes. Four removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips come with the system, secured by Torca AccuSeal T304 tip clamps. They are larger than the factory tips, and because they are removable they can be changed later for other APR tip styles without cutting the system.

Is the APR S3 catback heavier than stock?

No. APR states that the system adds no weight compared with the factory exhaust, despite its 3 inch main pipe, cast splitter and larger tips. Thin-wall T304 stainless keeps the mass down while resisting corrosion for many years of use.

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APR Catback Exhaust for 8V Audi S3 Sedan

APR’s Catback Exhaust for 8V Audi S3 Sedan turns the quiet, competent 2.0 TFSI sedan into a car with a voice, without giving up the factory valve control that keeps it civilized. A single 3 inch mandrel-bent pipe in brushed T304 stainless steel flows into a cast splitter and quad 2.5 inch outlets, finished with four removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips that fill the rear valance. APR keeps the weight level with the factory system despite the larger piping. It suits the S3 owner who has already tuned the car and wants the sound and look to catch up with the performance.

Design and Performance

Two straight-through brushed absorption mufflers deepen the note without restriction, and a Helmholtz resonator removes the narrow band of frequencies responsible for drone. The factory electronic actuators bolt to cast APR valve housings, so the drive select modes still govern volume, and argon back-purged TIG welds keep the inside of every joint clean.

Features

T304 stainless steel with argon-back-purged TIG welding
Single 3 inch to quad 2.5 inch mandrel-bent brushed tubing, larger than stock
Cast 3 inch to quad 2.5 inch splitter
Straight-through absorption mufflers and a Helmholtz resonator
Cast valve housings and brackets for the factory electronic actuators
Four removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips with Torca AccuSeal T304 clamps
No increase in weight over the factory system

Applications

Audi S3: 8V | 2015-2020 | 2.0L I4 TFSI (Sedan)

Notes

The Catback Exhaust for 8V S3 is designed for the sedan body style
Four removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips are included
APR rates this catback as not affecting emissions, which makes it legal for sale and use on emissions-controlled vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the APR Catback Exhaust for 8V S3 fit the Sportback or cabriolet? APR designed the Catback Exhaust for 8V S3 for the sedan body style, which is the 8V S3 sold in the United States from 2015 to 2020. Owners of other body styles should confirm fitment with APR before ordering, as the system is listed for the sedan only.
Does the APR S3 catback keep the factory valves? Yes. Cast valve housings and brackets accept the factory electronic actuators, so Audi drive select still controls when the valves open and close. Comfort mode keeps the car quieter for daily driving, while dynamic mode lets the full sound through without any added electronics.
Will the APR 8V S3 exhaust drone on the highway? APR includes a Helmholtz resonator that cancels the frequencies behind highway drone, working with two straight-through absorption mufflers that deepen the note without rasp. With the factory valves retained as well, the S3 stays comfortable on long drives, and the aggressive tone is saved for when the valves open.
Are exhaust tips included with the APR S3 exhaust? Yes. Four removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips come with the system, secured by Torca AccuSeal T304 tip clamps. They are larger than the factory tips, and because they are removable they can be changed later for other APR tip styles without cutting the system.
Is the APR S3 catback heavier than stock? No. APR states that the system adds no weight compared with the factory exhaust, despite its 3 inch main pipe, cast splitter and larger tips. Thin-wall T304 stainless keeps the mass down while resisting corrosion for many years of use.

About APR Tuning

APR was founded in 1997 and develops performance hardware, software and calibrations for Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Porsche vehicles, from intakes, intercoolers and turbocharger systems to exhausts, brakes and suspension. It designs and manufactures from an 80,000 square foot headquarters in Opelika, Alabama, which it shares with Dinan as part of Holley Performance Brands, and delivers its software worldwide through a 24-hour automated system run from the same site.

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