Do I need anything else to install this?

Yes. This link pipe set is a further enhancement for the Akrapovic Slip-On Line (Titanium) (S-ME/T/18H), which is a mandatory companion part, not an optional one. It cannot be installed as a standalone exhaust.

Is this street legal?

No. Akrapovic states this product does not meet emission compliance requirements for street or highway use and is intended for closed-course competition circuits only. It also voids the ECE type approval of the Slip-On Line (Titanium).

How much power will I gain?

Combined with the Slip-On Line (Titanium), Akrapovic measured a further +7.3 kW (9.9 hp) at 6,800 rpm and +12.6 Nm (9.3 lb-ft) at 3,300 rpm over the stock exhaust. Real-world results vary with supporting modifications and conditions.

Do I still need the standard Link Pipe Set (L-ME/T/12)?

No. If you're running this Evolution Link Pipe Set (SS) with the Slip-On Line (Titanium), the standard L-ME/T/12 link pipe set is not needed.

Is installation plug and play?

Yes. Installation does not require any ECU remapping.

What is this made from?

The Evolution Link Pipe Set (SS) is built from high-grade stainless steel in a dual-tube design with an integrated resonator to control drone.

How long does shipping take?

Most Akrapovic products ship on a short lead time. Contact us for current availability on this part.

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Akrapovic Stainless Steel Evolution Link Pipe Set for S206 / W206 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC

Name: Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC Link Pipe | Bulletproof Automotive
Brand: Akrapovic
SKU: E-ME/SS/2
Price: 2601.83 USD
Availability: BackOrder

The Akrapovic Evolution Link Pipe Set (SS) is a further enhancement for the Akrapovic Slip-On Line (Titanium) on the W206 / S206 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC, not a standalone exhaust system. It is built from high-grade stainless steel in a dual-tube design that minimizes gas flow resistance, paired with a special resonator that eliminates unwanted drone. Akrapovic developed this option specifically for use on closed-course competition circuits, where the sharper, more aggressive character it unlocks is free to be enjoyed without street-driving compromises.

When combined with the Akrapovic Slip-On Line (Titanium), the link pipe set adds a further +7.3 kW (+9.9 hp) at 6,800 rpm and +12.6 Nm (+9.3 lb-ft) at 3,300 rpm on the Akrapovic dyno, tested against a Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC running its standard stock exhaust. Akrapovic also reports a 25.1% (3.4 kg) weight reduction against the stock setup once combined with the Slip-On Line. Installation is plug and play with no ECU remapping required, and the sound character shifts from a comfortable cruising tone to a sharper, more dynamic voice at higher revs, with distinct pops and bangs from the tailpipes on acceleration and gear changes.

Because this is a link pipe set rather than a complete system, it must be installed alongside the Akrapovic Slip-On Line (Titanium) S-ME/T/18H to function; the two are designed and dyno-tested together. Fitting this Evolution Link Pipe Set (SS) also voids the Slip-On Line’s ECE type approval, since the combination is intended for competition use rather than road-legal street or highway driving.

Specifications

Power: +7.3 kW (+9.9 hp) at 6,800 rpm (combined with the Slip-On Line (Titanium), vs. stock exhaust)
Torque: +12.6 Nm (+9.3 lb-ft) at 3,300 rpm
Weight savings: 25.1% (3.4 kg) versus the stock exhaust setup, once combined with the Slip-On Line
Installation time: approximately 90 minutes (1.5 hours), plug and play with no ECU remapping required
Compliance: not emissions-compliant for street or highway use; voids ECE type approval on the Slip-On Line (Titanium)

Features

High-grade stainless steel dual-tube construction that minimizes gas flow resistance
Special resonator engineered to eliminate unwanted drone
Plug-and-play installation with no ECU remapping required
Sharper, more dynamic exhaust note at higher revs, with pops and bangs on acceleration and gear changes
Developed specifically for closed-course competition use

Applications

Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC: W206 / S206 | 2023 to 2026

Notes

This product does not meet emission compliance requirements for street or highway use and is intended for closed-course competition circuits only.
The Akrapovic Slip-On Line (Titanium) (S-ME/T/18H) is a mandatory companion part; this link pipe set is an enhancement to that system and cannot be installed as a standalone exhaust.
Installing this Evolution Link Pipe Set (SS) voids the ECE type approval of the Slip-On Line (Titanium).
If you are running this Evolution Link Pipe Set (SS) together with the Slip-On Line (Titanium), the standard Link Pipe Set (L-ME/T/12) is not needed and should not be purchased separately.
Each Akrapovic system is made to order. Unless a listing notes in-stock availability, your order is placed with the factory and we confirm the current lead time before it ships.
Fitment is specific to the W206 / S206 platform and years listed above. For any questions on fitment or specifications, Contact us and we will confirm the correct part for your build.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need anything else to install this? Yes. This link pipe set is a further enhancement for the Akrapovic Slip-On Line (Titanium) (S-ME/T/18H), which is a mandatory companion part, not an optional one. It cannot be installed as a standalone exhaust.
Is this street legal? No. Akrapovic states this product does not meet emission compliance requirements for street or highway use and is intended for closed-course competition circuits only. It also voids the ECE type approval of the Slip-On Line (Titanium).
How much power will I gain? Combined with the Slip-On Line (Titanium), Akrapovic measured a further +7.3 kW (9.9 hp) at 6,800 rpm and +12.6 Nm (9.3 lb-ft) at 3,300 rpm over the stock exhaust. Real-world results vary with supporting modifications and conditions.
Do I still need the standard Link Pipe Set (L-ME/T/12)? No. If you’re running this Evolution Link Pipe Set (SS) with the Slip-On Line (Titanium), the standard L-ME/T/12 link pipe set is not needed.
Is installation plug and play? Yes. Installation does not require any ECU remapping.
What is this made from? The Evolution Link Pipe Set (SS) is built from high-grade stainless steel in a dual-tube design with an integrated resonator to control drone.
How long does shipping take? Most Akrapovic products ship on a short lead time. Contact us for current availability on this part.

About Akrapovic

Akrapovic is a manufacturer of premium exhaust systems for motorcycles and performance cars, recognized globally for its use of advanced technology and high-quality materials. The company’s state-of-the-art facilities in Slovenia include an in-house titanium foundry and metallurgical laboratory, giving it full control over the materials and processes behind every component it produces. With over 1,500 employees and distribution across more than eighty countries, Akrapovic’s roots in motorsport run deep. The knowledge gained from supporting MotoGP, WorldSBK, MXGP, DTM, and other racing programs feeds directly into the street and performance car products it builds, including the Stainless Steel Evolution Link Pipe Set for the Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC.

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