Panthera Automotive active exhaust systems

Panthera Automotive offers LEO Active Sound generators with profiles based on recordings of real engines. App control lets the driver personalise the soundtrack and adapt its character to the driving experience.

The range also includes solutions for electric vehicles and configurations with an in-car speaker. This is a sound-focused alternative to replacing a conventional exhaust, with installation requirements depending on the selected kit and vehicle.

LEO Active Sound recordings are captured on a dedicated acoustic test rig, with playback responding to engine speed and load. Profiles can be configured individually and selected using a remote with profile buttons. The manufacturer also lists Real Mode and simulated exhaust backfire effects among the available functions.

History and development. Panthera’s own account traces its origins to conventional chip tuning and engine-software optimisation. Tigris add-on modules, Eco-Tuning products and Pardus throttle-response controllers followed, with the Leo sound generator subsequently extending the portfolio.

The business today. The company operates in Konstanz, combining automotive electronics with tuning services. Its current development includes Leo Active Sound 7.0, profiles based on recordings of real vehicles and the Panthera Connect app. Software optimisation and commercial-vehicle applications also remain part of a business that extends beyond sound systems.