Capristo Mercedes A45 W177 AMG Sport catalytic converter 250 CPSI

Capristo manufactures performance exhaust systems in Sundern, Germany, using T309 stainless steel. Hand welding and polishing are distinctive parts of its production process.

The brand has roots in Ferrari applications and develops products for sports and luxury cars. Capristo exhausts combine high-temperature resistance with detailed finishing, making them an option for a carefully personalised vehicle.

Capristo uses mandrel-bent tubing to preserve the pipe shape through curved sections. The company operates its own development and testing facilities and holds international patents for its designs. Carbon-fibre components complement the exhaust range, linking sound upgrades with exterior detailing.

History and development. Capristo began in 1990 supplying parts for Ferrari and Maserati. In 2002, Antonio Capristo decided to manufacture sports exhausts in-house, and carbon-fibre component production became another business area from 2013.

The business today. The current range combines exhaust systems with carbon-fibre parts for sports and luxury cars from multiple manufacturers. Sundern remains associated with product development and manufacturing, while the products are sold internationally. Exhausts therefore form part of a broader modification portfolio rather than the company’s only area of activity.