AWE Tuning MK8 Golf R Touring Edition Exhaust

Product Details 

R is for Rumble. Presenting the AWE Catback Exhaust Suite for the Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R.

• The first ever AWE Exhaust Suite for a Golf R to feature patented drone-canceling 180 Technology®
• Available as the sophisticated, drone-free Touring Edition or aggressive Track Edition
• Handcrafted from CNC mandrel-bent 3" and 2.5" U.S.-sourced .065” wall T304L stainless steel
• Features a slip-fit inlet adapter for perfect factory downpipe fitment while leaving an open 3” connection
• Quad 4.5” double-walled slash-cut tips available in chrome silver or diamond black
• Individually adjustable tip outlets for the ease of installation
• Dyno-verified gains of +4 whp & +1 lb-ft of torque at the wheels
• Less is more: clean, straight-through design maximizes performance
• Direct bolt-on for factory-like simplicity
• Conversion kits make it easy to swap between editions so you always have options
• Manufactured in-house at AWE
• AWE No CEL Guarantee
• AWE Perfect Fitment Guarantee
• AWE Lifetime Warranty

Vehicle Fitment

R IS FOR RUMBLE. PRESENTING THE AWE CATBACK EXHAUST SUITE FOR THE VOLKSWAGEN MK8 GOLF R.

The Options: 

Two flavors each featuring a 3” inlet of the mid-pipe to accommodate further modification upstream without disruption, resonated mid pipe, and a stamped stainless merge in the rear for a smooth transition from single 3” to dual 2.5”.

Touring Edition:

Refined in and out. At the intersection of sophistication and aggression lies the Touring Edition Exhaust – a deep, constant full-bodied soundtrack, and a completely comfortable highway experience thanks to the 180 Technology® resonators in the rear.

AWE’s patented drone-killing 180 Technology® isolates very particular frequencies that cause discomfort in the cabin. 180 Technology® resonators feature zero packing material to prevent tone change over time, while also featuring a straight-through design for optimal flow. Their sole purpose is to destroy drone-prone frequencies while providing an uncongested exhaust note paired with straight-pipe performance.

Track Edition:

For those who like their volume like their speed the Track Edition omits AWE’s 180 Technology® resonators in exchange for raw stainless steel. It’s lighter and louder (read: more present on the highway). 
This version is known to get rowdy, and may be too much for some. For that reason, this particular version cannot be returned due to sound preference. Prepare yourself.

Tailored Tips:

All tip options include the AWE logo and double-walling to ensure a mirror finish even under hard usage. Each tip outlet is adjustable to easily achieve perfect fitment within the valance, and the tips themselves are individually adjustable, allowing depth into the bumper to be set according to personal taste.

• Quad 4.5” slash-cut chrome silver tips
• Quad 4.5” slash-cut diamond black tips

Conversion Kits:

AWE makes it easy to convert existing Track Editions into Touring Editions, or vice versa, if you decide at a later date to turn your interior volume up or down. Kits include the rear Touring or Track Edition components only. 

Nope, they’re not valved:

The Mk8 R was the perfect platform to ditch the confines of valving and go against the grain. 100% straight-through 100% of the time, and deep hearty exhaust notes at all times. They’re aggressive when you need it, well-mannered when you want it, and they respond well to sport mode no matter the edition you choose. Electronic valve simulators are included in each kit to plug into the factory wiring to keep the ECU happy and operation at 100%.

Power to the pavement:

Dyno-verified gains of +4 hp and +1 lb-ft of torque at the wheels on an otherwise stock vehicle. 

Weights [all clamps, nuts, bolts, tips included]:

• Touring Edition: 43.5 lbs 
• Track Edition: 33 lbs 

100% emission-friendly:

Touring and Track Editions do not interfere with any factory emissions equipment.

Dyno Tests: AWE Exhaust Suite for the VW MK8 Golf R

Below are comparison dyno tests as performed on our Mustang MD-500-SE AWD dyno.

Wheel horsepower gains for the AWE Touring Edition Catback Exhaust for the MK8 Golf R

Installation Guide

AWE Catback Exhaust for the MK8 VW Golf R.