Does this new $1400 option for the 13 XKR actually increase power? If it's the same as the XKRS I'd imagine it should offer some kind of increase. The standard active exhaust is now called "acoustic tailpipes".

 

Here is the description from the ordering guide:

"For the customers who think the standard XKR exhaust sound is too subtle and subdued, this option uncorks the aural fury of the 5.0 liter supercharged engine."

 

Wonder if it be retrofitted to earlier models?

 

This option was first offered for MY2012. One would assume it would work on any 10+ XKR. However, just on the face of it, it seems that the Mina Exhaust offers a lot more for a lot less.

 

I'd like to know the difference between this and the active exhaust that came standard in 10 and 11... Somehow I think that Jag is pulling a fast one and charging for something that used to be standard.

 

Nope, that's not the case. The XKR still comes with "fully-active exhaust" as standard. The XK comes with "semi-active exhaust." The "performance active exhaust" is standard on the XKR-S, and is an option on the XKR.

 

How does the "Performance Exhausts" differ from the "Fully Active Exhausts" I ordered the performance exhausts, not the active. Is it sound, performance or varitable? Also what is the difference in mechanical action?

 

Lug_Nut: Don't really know and that's what I'm trying to find out. Do you realize if you order the performance seats, you loose the cooling feature of the seats?

Michael: Do you have a PDF/copy of the full ordering guide?

Thanks

 

Yas, I was aware of giving up the cooled seats in the Performane seat choice. HoweverI have that option in my Escalade, not only the front seats but the rear too. You know, except for trying to see how the worked, I never use them. The heated seats I do use though. It really is the performance seats are so much nicer than I believe the standard

 

Yes the sports seats are awesome looking and performing.
The Jag's seats are true cooled seats with bulit in thermoelectric devices rather than just ventilated like the newer Caddy's. Caddy's used to have these coolers but the removed them around MY 2005/06. If you haven't tried the Jag's you should, they're the best in the business; just give them about 5 mins and with the ac on.

 

RJC, I have the PDF of the 2013 guide, and a printed version of the 2012 guide. Neither guide says anything more about the exhaust than what I've posted here. XKR comes standard with the fully-active exhaust, while the XKR-S comes standard with the performance active exhaust, and that same performance exhaust can be chosen as an option on the XKR. The description doesn't mention anything about a performance difference...only a sound difference.

 

Thanks Michael. I wanted it for other details etc so if you can post it I'd appreciate it.

My SD just sent me an email saying there's a less than 2% increase in performance with the new performance exhaust; 10 hp I'd guess.

 

But then, you live in Canada. Here in steamy Houston not having the cooled seats was a deal killer for me--I absolutely love them on my XJ. I passed on a couple of 2012 XKR's that I could have made a great deal on because they had the performance seats--that's why I had to special order a 2013. Why pay an extra $4K and not be happy.

 

RJC, here is the order guide for 2013MY. (Hopefully it loads correctly in this post)

2013MY_XK_Order_Guide_V1_04-03-12.pdf

 

That makes perfect sense. Yet, you chose an egg-frying Ultimate Black exterior for your XJ for such hot climate. I would think that a heat-reflecting white or silver with a light interior would be the perfect color for Houston. No?

Now, I do like Black and London Tan combo. It is very classy for cool London. But, Houston?

Albert

 

Wonder if it is a straight exhaust cut-out that entirely bypasses the muffler? Sound clips from the XKR-S sure make it sound like an open exhaust. It is likely to satisfy people looking for racing sounds.

Albert

 

I think it's pretty much the S exhaust; I wouldn't be surprised if the nominal power increase is underrated. Might be a good option to include.

 

HouTex got his XKR for his wife, and we know how women are when it comes to choosing looks and style over practicality. :-)

(Nevertheless, I think he chose the Italian Racing Red exterior, with the charcoal interior.)

 

Thank you

 

Look's like the Venom rims will be a late option...they look quite nice and easy to clean.