Jaguar are showcasing
the Jaguar SV Project 8 – at the IAA 2017 in
Frankfurt. Like the F-Type Project 7, JLR’S SVO (Special
Vehicle Operation) will be responsible for building the SV Project 8. Only 300
units will be produced, each starting from £ 149,995 in the UK.
That is big bucks,
but what Jaguar is offering is probably the angriest and most powerful option
in the small luxury sedan category with a warranty. While the range topping
variant of the regular XE produces 375 bhp from a supercharged V6 petrol motor,
the XE SV Project 8 has a 5.0L V8 supercharged motor that produces 592 bhp.
The output is channelled to all four wheels via an
8-speed ZF automatic gearbox and an AWD system. It is capable of sprinting from
0 – 100 kph in 3.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 322 km/h. Furthermore, you can
spec the Project 8 to be a proper, track focused sedan by opting for the
two-seat Track Pack version. It saves 12.2 kg by getting rid of the rear seats
for placing a roll cage, as well as installing bucket seats with 4-point
harnesses.
The Project 8 features carbon fibre bumpers and
vented hood, while the flaring wheel arches are crafted from aluminium. It also
has a titanium exhaust system, height-adjustable springs, and Formula One-style
silicon nitride ceramic bearings.
