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Jaguar F-Type V8 exhaust: giving the V8 its roar back, the complete guide

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Jaguar F-Type V8 exhaust: giving the V8 its roar back, the complete guide

The F-Type V8 went down in history for its sound: its supercharged 5.0 and machine-gun crackles made it the most vocal car of its generation. Recent model years have been tamed by emissions rules: our exhaust gives them all back their original temperament. Here, point by point, is how to choose the exhaust for your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8, and what each option really changes.

Written by ROG Motorsport · Updated

Ligne d’échappement à clapets ROG pour Jaguar F-Type X152 V8

Your ROG exhaust for the Jaguar F-Type X152 V8

From €3,390 in stainless steel, €4,140 in titanium

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Vehicles
Jaguar F-Type X152 V8 5.0 (2014-2019)
Engine
495 to 575 hp · 625 to 700 Nm, depending on the version
Exhaust
Valved cat-back, built for your VIN
Material
304 stainless steel or titanium
Valves
ROG remote, or factory control if your vehicle has it
Lead time
20 working days from order confirmation to delivery
Warranty
3 years, parts and workmanship

Closely related versions have their own guide: Jaguar F-Type X152 2.0 Turbo, Jaguar F-Type X152 V6 3.0.

Jaguar's supercharged 5.0 V8: one of the most vocal engines on the market

The supercharged 5.0 V8 in your F-Type V8 is famous for one thing: its voice. A wild growl and machine-gun crackles: a temperament Jaguar openly used as a selling point. Then emissions rules came along: recent model years have been considerably tamed, and even the early cars keep something in reserve that the factory exhaust does not deliver.

The ROG exhaust gives the V8 back its full temperament: the big-cat growl, the volleys of bangs on the overrun, the constant presence. And the valves let you drive back into your street without waking the neighbourhood.

What makes up the exhaust on your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8

Here is what the ROG exhaust replaces, and where the sound is shaped.

How the exhaust system is laid out From left to right: the engine, then the ROG cat-back with its valved silencer and tips.ROG cat-back: the complete exhaustEngine
Valves closed: the gases take the long way through the silencer and the cabin stays calm.Valves open: no more detour, the sound comes out unfiltered.Schematic only; the actual routing depends on the vehicle.

The cat-back is the complete exhaust system

It is everything you can see under your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8, all the way to the tips: pipes, silencer, valves. Routing, silencer, valves: this is where the sound is shaped. The engine and the ECU stay as they left the factory.

Your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8 in figures

What an exhaust changes straight away is the sound, the engine's breathing and the weight at the rear. For more power, add an ECU remap.

Power

Factory495 to 575 hp
Stage 2650 hp

Torque

Factory625 to 700 Nm
Stage 2800 Nm

Published manufacturer and Stage 2 figures. Factory figures vary by version; Stage 2 published for the 575 hp version.

With or without an ECU remap, the exhaust fits and works. But it is an ECU remap at an approved tuning centre that truly unlocks your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8, and that is what we recommend.

To be completely transparent: the exhaust alone brings better breathing and sound. The supercharged 5.0 V8 responds very well to Stage 2 with an ECU remap at an approved tuning centre: the supercharger delivers instantly, and the figures above stay within the reliability zone of a proven engine.

Configuring your exhaust, step by step

3 choices, in the same order as the product page configurator.

  1. Step 1 of 3: Material: stainless steel or titanium

    For your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8, the exhaust costs €3,390 in stainless steel and €4,140 in titanium.

    304 stainless steel

    3 390 €

    Weight
    Baseline
    Sound
    Full and rounded

    Durable, corrosion-resistant, with a rounded, full sound: the most popular option.

    Titanium

    4 140 €

    Weight
    Around 40% lighter
    Sound
    Metallic, crystal-clear

    For the same design, it weighs around 40% less than stainless steel. A more metallic note at high revs and a look all of its own, from brushed to blued.

    Both materials age well: 304 stainless steel copes with winter and salt, and titanium does not rust. Stainless steel or titanium: what really changes.

  2. Step 2 of 3: Valves: ROG remote or factory control

    Two ways to control the valves on your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8.

    ROG remote

    Télécommande ROG d’ouverture et de fermeture des clapets

    The simplest solution: a control unit in the boot and a remote, open or closed at the press of a button, whatever mode you are in. A question while fitting? We will get back to you.

    Factory control

    • Only for vehicles fitted with factory valves
    • Controlled by the drive modes

    Does your vehicle have factory valves? The exhaust keeps their existing control: the drive modes operate the valves, as before, with no added electronics.

    On a long journey, what matters is the absence of drone at a steady speed. With the valves closed, the exhaust keeps the cabin calm; the show is still there whenever you ask for it. More about exhaust drone.

  3. Step 3 of 3: Tips: the visual signature

    Match the tips to the style of your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8, understated or bold. A particular finish in mind? Send us a photo and we will look at it together.

    • Stainless steel
    • Black
    • Carbon
    • Blued titanium
    Embouts d’échappement pour Jaguar F-Type X152 V8

The ROG sound signature on the Jaguar V8

Our exhaust gives the supercharged V8 back its legendary temperament: the big-cat growl, the volleys of crackles on the overrun, the wild presence that made the reputation of the early F-Types. With the valves closed, the big cat sheathes its claws for everyday driving.

Clapets ouverts et clapets fermés : le trajet des gaz dans le silencieux ROG
Valves open, valves closed: the path the gases take through the silencer.

From order to fitting

  1. Configuration

    You choose the options for your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8 and enter its VIN, found in box E of the registration certificate.

  2. Check

    We confirm compatibility with your car before we build it.

  3. Manufacturing

    Made to order, for your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8.

  4. Delivery

    Free, insured delivery, with tracking sent on dispatch.

  5. Fitting

    Clamps and gaskets, no welding: two hours on average at the garage of your choice.

20 working days from order confirmation to delivery

Warranty
3 years, parts and workmanship, from the date of delivery
Payment
In instalments with Klarna
Installation
At the garage of your choice

What about the manufacturer's warranty? In Europe, fitting a part from another brand is not enough on its own to void it; the manufacturer has to prove the link between that part and the fault. Our article on the manufacturer's warranty.

Our recommendations for your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8

These profiles are starting points. The right choice is often made in five minutes on the phone.

Jaguar F-Type X152 V8: your questions

How much power does an exhaust add on the Jaguar F-Type X152 V8?

As standard, the Jaguar F-Type X152 V8 produces 495 to 575 hp and 625 to 700 Nm, depending on the version. Without a remap, the exhaust transforms the voice and lightens the rear; it is the ECU remap that increases power. With a Stage 2 build, the published figures for the 575 hp version reach 650 hp and 800 Nm.

Stainless steel or titanium: which material for the Jaguar F-Type X152 V8?

For the Jaguar F-Type X152 V8, the ROG exhaust costs €3,390 in stainless steel and €4,140 in titanium. Choose stainless steel for value for money and a rounded sound, titanium to save around 40% in weight and get a clearer tone.

Is the ROG exhaust loud all the time on the Jaguar F-Type X152 V8?

Never against your will: with the valves closed, the Jaguar F-Type X152 V8 keeps a composed sound; with the valves open, it speaks freely, at the press of a button.

Can the Jaguar F-Type X152 V8 pass the French MOT with a ROG exhaust?

On the Jaguar F-Type X152 V8, the ROG exhaust touches neither the engine nor the ECU. For the test, close the valves: it is the most discreet setting.

How is the ROG exhaust fitted on the Jaguar F-Type X152 V8?

Fitting needs no welding or cutting and takes two hours on average on a lift. We check compatibility with the VIN of your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8 before manufacturing.

What price and lead time for a ROG exhaust on the Jaguar F-Type X152 V8?

From €3,390 to €4,140 depending on the configuration. Allow 20 working days from order confirmation to delivery. Free delivery in Europe, 3-year warranty.

Unsure about your configuration? Give us a call.

Stainless steel or titanium, ROG remote or factory control: the right choice depends on how you drive and on your Jaguar F-Type X152 V8. We take the time to talk it through before you order, with a reply within 24 hours. We are not here to sell to you over the phone: we help you choose, even if that means a cheaper option because it suits the way you drive.

Behind every ROG exhaust is a French team you can actually reach, who know the cars they talk about. More than 500 exhaust systems fitted and a rating of 4.9 out of 5.

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