05-26-2017, 07:01 AM | #1 |
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Jaguar XE SV Project 8 - 600hp supercharged V8
http://media.jaguar.com/news/2017/05...0&brand=jaguar
Only 300 units.....disappointing unless there is a follow on larger production version. Not sure that I'd buy but certainly invite the competition to up the game. |
05-26-2017, 07:10 AM | #2 |
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Yeah, that's almost like if BMW were to come right out of the gate with an M4 GTS. Are they too afraid that a standard "XE R" would not be able to garner any sales against the existing players in the segment?
I'm sure it'll be a great car, but priced well over $100k no doubt. Plus, some markup is likely initially due to the limited number, so it's not really going to be an attainable car for most who shop the M3 and its competitors. The other thing is that I don't see mention of AWD so it is likely to be very traction limited in a lot of situations. It's cool that its a sedan though - as you'd expect from an XE and from Jaguar in general right now since they don't have any coupes besides the F-Type. Without AWD, it probably won't be able to unseat the latest E63 S or Panamera Turbo S as the quickest sedans in the world, but should be right up there. |
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Jaguar’s XE SV Project 8 Mule Is A 600HP Hot Rod From UK
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Jaguar's 600 HP XE SV Project 8 Will Make You Forget About The M3
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06-28-2017, 05:41 AM | #11 |
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Really great car:
https://www.motor1.com/news/149672/j...-8-592-horses/ And this seems then to be the mor regulare XE SVR: https://www.motor1.com/photos/529586...tos-automedia/ |
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06-28-2017, 08:17 AM | #12 |
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Nice, but they skipped making making the R version altogether. Missed opportunity.
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06-28-2017, 11:20 AM | #13 |
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seems like every manufacturer is trying to get in on the low production volume, high performance game that Ferrari and Porsche GT cars have enjoyed. I'm not sure Jag can really pull it off though. my guess is these cars will still depreciate because the XE is, sadly, a car that nobody cares about. if it disappeared tomorrow, the car enthusiast community wouldn't notice.
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06-28-2017, 11:33 AM | #14 |
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I love it! The regular SVR (if it happens) looks promising if it's priced like an M3 competitor.
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According to the Autobild video, it seems like it is AWD (see screenshot below)
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I wrote that post back in May when the original press release came out, and there was no mention of AWD. I wonder why there is still no mention of it in the latest round of stories featuring the fully uncloaked car? I suppose those details will come on Friday when it is officially unveiled at Goodwood. |
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From german car magazine AMS:
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06-29-2017, 08:51 AM | #20 |
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^ Thanks for taking the time to translate the German article. AWD indeed. I was lazy, so I was just going to wait until tomorrow to get the details in English.
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06-30-2017, 09:48 AM | #22 |
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$192k!!!!! Funk that!
http://www.carbuzz.com/m/Article.aspx?Id=39870
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