Lamborghini
Urus Performante / S · 2018 – present
Stop the Urus pretending it's a Q8. Twin-turbo V8, valves wide, every drive mode.
- Compatible with original Urus, Urus S and Performante
- Two-module pair, plug-and-play to OEM actuators
- Doesn't touch ESC, ride height or ANIMA settings
- Hidden behind the rear panel — show car clean
Free UK shipping
2-year warranty
Fully reversible
The honest pitch
What this actually does to your Urus
Sant'Agata gave the Urus a fantastic-sounding 4.0 V8 and then handed it the same valve programming as half the Audi catalogue. The result is a car that snarls in Corsa for about ten seconds at a time, then politely shuts up.
Open Valve keeps every cylinder on full broadcast without changing a single part of the exhaust. It's the cleanest way to make the Urus sound like the Lamborghini you paid for.
Fitment
Lamborghini Urus Performante / S
Years
2018 – present
Install time
~10 minutes
Tools needed
None
Long read
The Lamborghini Urus valve story
Sant'Agata gave the Urus a 4.0 TFSI V8 that shares architecture with the RS6 and the RSQ8 and then handed it the same conservative valve calibration. Result: a Lamborghini SUV that snarls in Corsa for ten seconds at a launch and then politely shuts up. Owners who upgraded from a Q7 told us they could barely tell the difference at part throttle on a motorway. That's not what 200,000 quid is supposed to sound like.
Open Valve fixes the valve map without changing a single physical part on the exhaust. The original silencer stays, the original cats stay, the original tips stay. Both rear flaps hold open whenever you press the fob, and the Urus runs in full Corsa-voice across every drive mode — Strada, Sport, Corsa, Sabbia, Terra, Neve. Pre-facelift, S, Performante, all of them.
We've fitted dozens of these. The most common reaction from owners after the test drive is genuine laughter. The decel pops on lift come back hard, the supercharged-sounding intake whine is more audible because the exhaust isn't damping it acoustically, and the V8 at part-throttle cruise sounds like it should have sounded out of the box.
Install on the Urus is straightforward but you do need a lift — the actuator motors sit either side of the rear silencer underneath, and they're not accessible from above without removing more trim than is reasonable. Allow thirty minutes on a four-post with the rear underbody panel down.
Install — step by step
- 01
Raise the car on a four-post lift. Allow the exhaust to cool fully — the Urus back-box runs at around 500°C after a spirited drive.
- 02
Remove the rear underbody panel (ten T30 torx and four 10mm bolts).
- 03
Locate both valve actuator motors on the silencer body, either side of the centreline.
- 04
Disconnect each 2-pin connector. Inline-plug each module.
- 05
Mount the module bodies to the chassis rail using the supplied heat-rated bracket (not just velcro — the silencer is too hot for adhesive alone).
- 06
Refit underbody panel.
- 07
Pair fob, test on idle. Both flaps should open simultaneously with an audible click.
In the box
- Two valve override modules (one per actuator)
- Two-button RF key fob (CR2032 pre-installed, spare in the box)
- OEM-pattern connectors — no cutting, no splicing, no scotch-locks
- Printed install card with model-specific photos and a workshop QR link
Fitment notes
- ·Urus (2018–2022), Urus S (2022+), Urus Performante (2022+) — all supported, same kit.
- ·Compatible with OEM and Akrapovic valved exhausts.
- ·Straight-pipe race exhausts without valves cannot use this kit.
Lamborghini Urus — FAQ
Does it work on the Urus Performante?+
Yes. The Performante uses the same actuator hardware as the original Urus and the Urus S. Same kit, same install location.
What about the ANIMA drive mode selector?+
The ANIMA system controls suspension, throttle map, gearbox and ESC. The module doesn't touch any of that. ANIMA stays fully functional in every mode — it just sounds louder in all of them.
Will it throw a warning light on the dash?+
No. The module sits in the signal path between the ECU and the actuator motor. The ECU sees a normal actuator response back, so there's nothing to flag. We've shipped thousands of these and not had a single check-engine call linked to the module itself.
Is it reversible?+
Yes, fully. Unplug the module, plug the OEM connectors back into each other, refit the trim — about three minutes' work. There's no permanent change to the car, no part cut, nothing in the ECU. Dealer service visits, MOT, sale to a new owner — pull it out and it's like it was never fitted.
Does it work with an aftermarket exhaust?+
If the aftermarket back-box retains the OEM-pattern valve actuators (most do — Akrapovic, Milltek, IPE, Capristo all run the factory motors), yes. If the system is a straight-through with no valves, there's nothing for the module to override.
Will it interfere with the cylinder-on-demand fuel saving?+
No. Cylinder deactivation lives in the engine ECU. The module only affects the rear valve actuator signal downstream of the engine. Cylinder-on-demand runs unchanged.
Is there any effect on Lamborghini dealer service or warranty diagnostics?+
Dealer diagnostics will not see the module — it's electrically transparent. For warranty purposes we always recommend removing the module before any service visit (three minutes' work) and refitting after.
Disclaimer
Open Valve modules are intended for off-road and motorsport use only. Please confirm your car has factory valve-actuated exhaust before ordering — if you're not sure, message us first. Professional installation recommended. Use at your own risk.
