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Audi's RS6 Sings a More Thrilling Tune With Akrapovic’s Amazing Titanium Exhaust

If the standard exhaust system available for the Audi RS6 Avant is too mellow for your taste, the good folks at Akrapovi have the perfect alternative.
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Based in the hard-to-pronounce Slovenian city of Ivan na Gorica, the manufacturer has been producing performance exhausts since 1990. It first started with motorcycles and expanded into the automotive industry in 2010.

Since then, Akrapovic  has been responsible for the exhaust systems of supercars such as the second-generation Ford GT or the mind-blowing Koenigsegg Gemera while also exponentially expanding its aftermarket range.

Part of the Evolution Line, which is a high-performance system design to boost power and shed weight, this insane upgrade is constructed from high-grade lightweight titanium alloys with stainless-steel front link pipes.

It features a collector and a central muffler that connects to another two fitted to each side, making the 67-lb (30-kg) system 28% lighter than the stock RS Sports version.

Akrapovic Evolution Line Exhaust for RS 6
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With housings cast in Akrapovic ’s in-house titanium foundry, each side muffler is perfectly routed to the factory fitted downpipes through custom-made, fully insulated flex tube stainless steel link pipes which have a larger diameter than the factory counterparts.

Inside each side muffler, valves control the flow of the gases and are responsible for the marvelous sound produced by this upgraded system.

Additionally, the active X-connection features a valve that controls the gas flow and exhaust pressure from both sides of the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that powers this incredible car.

But getting back to the formidable sound, it’s worth noting that Akrapovic employs sound engineers who have designed a system that is perfectly tuned so that every rev point produces an unmistakable roar.

From a low-down rumble, strong mid-range growl, and on to a high-frequency symphony, the Evolution Line system makes drivers feel like they are driving a racecar.

Akrapovic Evolution Line Exhaust for RS 6
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Nevertheless, there is no unwanted buzz or excessive noise. The system provides enough acoustic comfort to drive in a more relaxed manner for those who can resist the temptation of flooring the gas pedal just to enjoy the spine-tingling soundtrack.

The Evolution Line’s masterfully crafted layout is finished with carbon fiber/titanium tailpipes fitted to each side muffler, which were specifically designed for this system.

Handmade out of carbon fiber, the dynamically shaped outer sleeve is perfectly aligned with the sandblasted and coated titanium inner sleeve, resulting in an aggressive yet elegant conclusion to this beautiful exhaust system.

Besides the incredible sound, innovative design, and lightweight construction, the manufacturer has made sure the Evolution Line exhaust system also improves performance.

Using its hi-tech dyno and an RS6 Avant fitted with the OEM RS Sports exhaust for comparison, the Akrapovic  system provides a power increase of 16 hp at 6,150 rpm and 13 lb-ft (18 Nm) of torque, while managing to remain compliant with the current European emission standards.

Akrapovic Diffuser for RS 6
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The exhaust offers easy plug-and-play installation, fitting like a glove to the car’s factory mounts; plus, there’s no need to remap the car’s ECU.

For perfect compatibility and an even greater visual impact, the Slovenian specialists also offer a handmade carbon fiber diffuser in matte or gloss finishes.

So, if you own an Audi RS6 Avant and want to discreetly enhance performance while accessing the incomparable Akrapovic  sound, the Evolution Line titanium system is the obvious choice.

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About the author: Vlad Radu
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Vlad's first car was custom coach built: an exotic he made out of wood, cardboard and a borrowed steering wheel at the age of five. Combining his previous experience in writing and car dealership years, his articles focus in depth on special cars of past and present times.
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