
The performance upgrade stage 2 achieves outputs of over 535PS and 700NM.
We achieve our Stage 2 with 535PS and 700NM with our 4-inch 101.6 mm OPF-TÜV downpipe in addition to the fresh air-side modifications to the intake with turbo inlet and intercooler. The boost pressures required for 535 hp and more need to be relieved on the exhaust side in order to be able to call up the power reproducibly. Since the OPF models in particular require Temperature and Exhaust back pressure (exhaust gases escaping from the turbocharger, which create back pressure in the exhaust tract), we only use our 4" 101.6 mm downpipe with underfloor OPF and catalytic converter modules on these models. This enables us to achieve 0.3 bar less in back pressure compared to the 88.9 mm. In addition to the thermal relief, the downpipe also ensures a throaty and muffled sound.
In addition to the hardware modifications mentioned above, an individual, fuel-specific software tuning on our in-house all-wheel drive test bench is of course included (incl. input and output measurement)
No hidden costs - hardware installation and software tuning INCLUDED!
Hardware changes:
- HP Sport Series intercooler
- HP 4" 100 mm aluminum intake (select option)
- HP 4" 100 mm aluminum turbo inlet
- Sports air filter insert
- HP 4" 101.6 mm OPF-TÜV downpipe with underfloor catalytic converters
Software changes:
- Adjustment of all performance-relevant maps on our all-wheel drive test bench
- Adjustment of oil and exhaust gas temperature, component protection functions
- Increasing the V-Max according to the installed brake system
- Test drives in real operation for data recording
Please note: Performance and acceleration values can be influenced by various external influences, fuels or additional hardware installed and ultimately the general condition (including mileage) of the engine. The values given are for guidance only and are not binding. With regard to legality and approval in the area of the StVZO we refer at this point to our general terms and conditions.

Freeflow! Stage 2!
With the new Stage 2 for the RS3 8Y, HPerformance is consistently taking the next step – technically advanced, thermally optimized and emotionally even more intense.
The in-house HP Sport Series intercooler with optimized airflow maintains stable temperatures even under high loads, ensuring consistent performance. The HP 4" (100 mm) aluminum intake on the standard turbo inlet—available in other versions—significantly improves airflow and noticeably sharpens throttle response.
New to this upgrade is the TÜV-certified 100 mm diameter OPF downpipe . It reduces exhaust backpressure, relieves thermal stress on the system, and simultaneously produces a more powerful, emotional sound – completely legal on public roads.
The result is a well-thought-out Level 2 with technical depth and emotional appeal – made for everyone who wants to not just ride performance, but feel it.