Comin' in hot. Presenting the AWE Ford Mk3 Focus RS Exhaust Suite:

• All of the hot hatch tone with zero drone
• Available as valved SwitchPath™, sophisticated Touring Edition, or unleashed Track Edition
• Proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house, in the U.S.A
• Max gains of 22 hp and 19 ft-lbs of torque to the crank (SwitchPath™, Touring & Track Editions)
• Control the SwitchPath™ Exhaust with the included SwitchPath™ Remote
• Touring Edition features AWE's proprietary drone-canceling solution, 180 Technology®
• Touring Edition available as resonated and non-resonated
• Handcrafted out of 3” U.S.-sourced .065” wall T304L stainless steel
• 4.5” double-walled tips available in chrome silver or diamond black
• Less is more: clean, non-baffled, straight-through design maximizes performance
• Direct bolt-on system for factory-like simplicity
• No Check Engine Light - guaranteed
• Perfect Fitment - guaranteed
• Featuring the AWE Lifetime Exhaust Warranty

RUMBLE FOR THE RS

Track Edition. Touring Edition. SwitchPath™. Whether you’re after rowdy, refined, or a little dose of both, AWE has your RS covered.

THE AWE SWITCHPATH EXHAUST + REMOTE PACKAGE

From composed to unleashed, at the push of a button.

The AWE SwitchPath™ Exhaust is a valved, full 3” T304L stainless steel system featuring a straight-through muffler packed with AWE’s proprietary blend of stainless steel mesh and acoustical material. With a valved outlet on the passenger side, the SwitchPath™ Exhaust delivers a smooth, drone-free tone during cruising—and transforms into an aggressive soundtrack under throttle.

The included SwitchPath™ Remote allows for full manual control of the exhaust valve, independent of the RS’ drive modes. Simply plug in the harness to override the factory ECU-controlled valve logic, and you can open or close the valve on demand from the cabin.
 

THE AWE TOURING EDITIONS

Sophistication meets aggression.

The Touring Edition Exhaust is a direct bolt-on, straight-through system featuring AWE’s patented drone-canceling solution, 180 Technology®, designed specifically for the RS platform. The result? A deep, refined note while cruising, with aggressive crackles and pops when you’re getting after it.

Available as:

• Resonated Touring Edition: Perfectly balanced. Recommended for most drivers.
• Non-Resonated Touring Edition: For those who crave a bit more volume while staying drone-free.

THE AWE TRACK EDITION

The loudest of the lineup.

The Track Edition features the same 3” design and precision engineering as the Touring Edition, but removes the rear 180 Technology® resonator in favor of a straight pipe. That means no drone-canceling, just full, raw 2.3L EcoBoost tone. It’s loud, especially in the mid-range. It may be too much for some, which is why Track Edition systems cannot be returned due to sound preference.

But—you’re never stuck. Want to tame it later? No problem. AWE Conversion Kits let you easily swap rear sections to transform your Track Edition into a Touring Edition.
 

THE SWITCHPATH REMOTE

Manual valve control, in your hands.

The AWE SwitchPath™ Remote overrides the RS’ factory valving logic, allowing you to control the factory or AWE SwitchPath™ valve at any time. Includes two remotes, a wiring harness, a control box, and mounting hardware. Compact, sleek, and perfect for your keychain or cupholder.

• The SwitchPath™ Remote comes standard with the AWE SwitchPath™ Exhaust.
• It also works independently with the factory exhaust for drivers who want manual valve control without changing their exhaust system.
• Note: The SwitchPath™ Remote does not function with Touring or Track Editions.

NEVER STUCK WITH AWE EXHAUST CONVERSION KITS

Too loud? Too tame? AWE has you covered.

Easily convert your Touring Edition into a Track Edition—or vice versa—by swapping the rear sections with a bolt-on AWE Conversion Kit. And if you want to swap your tip style (dual ↔ tri), you can do that too. No need to buy a whole new exhaust.

Track Edition: AWE Track Edition Cat-back Exhaust for Ford Focus RS

Touring Edition: AWE Touring Edition Cat-back Exhaust for Ford Focus RS - Resonated

Touring Edition: AWE Touring Edition Cat-back Exhaust for Ford Focus RS - Non-Resonated

SwitchPath™: AWE SwitchPath™ Cat-back Exhaust for Ford Focus RS

Dyno Tests: AWE Exhaust Suite for Mk3 Ford Focus RS

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

Wheel horsepower gains for the AWE Exhaust Suite for Mk3 Ford Focus RS

What is 180 Technology®?

AWE's patented 180 Technology® works a little something like this: As exhaust gases exit the engine and flow into an AWE 180 Technology®-equipped resonator, they pass through strategically located ports, and into reflection chambers.

Sound waves, carried by these exhaust gasses, bounce off the walls of the reflection chambers. Depending on the sound requirements of each vehicle, AWE acoustic engineers adjust the size and location of the ports and the chambers. By controlling the size and location of these key elements, we also control when the sound waves exit the chambers. The specific timing of when the reflected sound waves re-join the main exhaust flow creates a one-hundred-and-eighty-degree out-of-phase sound wave that cancels out problematic frequencies.

Consistency through change.

AWE 180 Technology® is not on a “one size fits all” concept. Rather, AWE engineers design sound cancelation resonators based upon the specific acoustics generated by vehicle types, thereby ensuring perfect sound, every time. It’s one of the reasons AWE exhausts have earned a reputation for the perfect tone, regardless of application.

What it means to you.

The result? The removal of unwanted tones in all AWE 180 Technology®-equipped exhaust systems. The sound produced by this formula is the perfect, signature note. Unlocked performance and spot-on tone, every time.

A video´s worth 1,000,000 words.

180 Technology® in action, below.