Akrapovič Cupra Formentor VZ5 Evolution Exhaust System
Constructed with race-proven materials, the Akrapovič Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system features hand-crafted carbon-fibre tailpipes with titanium inner shells, a sandblasted high-grade titanium muffler, and a high-grade stainless-steel link pipe, achieving an impressive 49.6% weight reduction compared to the standard stock system.
Each side of the muffler includes an exhaust valve—with housings crafted in the Akrapovič in-house foundry—designed to tailor the exhaust sound. These valves deliver a sharp, distinctive, and well-defined tone that adapts to the car’s driving modes. In Comfort mode, the exhaust provides a relaxed note, perfect for long journeys. Switching to Sport mode offers a stronger hint of the engine’s capabilities, while in Cupra mode, the tone elevates to a powerful, sporty roar when pushed to the limit. The system also comes with a specially developed control kit that allows passengers to fully experience the dynamic sound of an Akrapovič Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust.
When tested on the Akrapovič dyno against a Cupra Formentor VZ5 with a standard stock exhaust, the system recorded a power gain of 7.8 kW (10.6 hp) at 2,800 rpm and a torque increase of 27.3 Nm at 2,750 rpm. No remapping is required for this configuration, and ECE type approval is valid for vehicles equipped with an OPF (Otto Particulate Filter). An optional Akrapovič Sound Kit is available; however, when this part is installed, the ECE type approval for the Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust becomes invalid.
ECE Type Approval: Valid for cars equipped with an OPF (Otto Particulate Filter).
Exhaust Data
| Unit | Stock | Akrapovič | Max gain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. power | kW | 286.1 / 5800 rpm | 287.3 / 5800 rpm | + 7.8 / 2800 rpm |
| HP (m) | 389 / 5800 rpm | 390.6 / 5800 rpm | + 10.6 / 2800 rpm | |
| HP (i) | 383.7 / 5800 rpm | 385.3 / 5800 rpm | + 10.5 / 2800 rpm | |
| Max. torque | Nm | 500.6 / 2950 rpm | 512.1 / 2900 rpm | + 27.3 / 2750 rpm |
| lb-ft | 369.2 / 2950 rpm | 377.7 / 2900 rpm | + 20.1 / 2750 rpm | |
| Weight | kg | 25.3 | 12.75 | – 12.6 |
| lb | 55.8 | 28.1 | – 27.7 | |
| % | – 49.6 | |||
| Inst. time | min | 210 |



