Jaguar F-PACE V8 (spy shot)
Jaguar has been spotted once again hooning about the
Nurburgring in an awesome V8-powered F-PACE prototype. Official details are yet to be announced, and indeed Jaguar is yet to even
confirm the model, but all clues suggest it will get a 5.0-litre supercharged
V8.
Jaguar uses its AJ-series 5.0-litre supercharged V8
in a number of its vehicles, including the F-Type sports car, the previous XF S
and XK, the XJ, and a number of Range Rover models. Power outputs span from
510 Hp and up to 575 Hp in the case of the F-Type SVR.
It’s believed Jaguar might go for the 510 Hp mild
tune for the F-PACE, although it wouldn’t surprise us if the company went all
out and trumped all other players in this segment by fitting the 549 Hp version.
The performance model could adopt an ‘R’ name or go
with the full SVR designation. Either way, Jaguar appears to be taking testing
very seriously, with the prototype featuring a roll cage and the driver wearing
a full-face helmet.
Like other ‘R’ and SVR models, the F-PACE is
expected to come with special performance brakes and suspension, a unique
exterior with aero tweaks, and sporty interior. Check it out below. A debut
early in 2017 is probably a safe bet.
