Jaguar Hits High Note With F-Type SVR

Jaguar squeezes another 25 hp from its already potent supercharged 5.0L V-8 in the F-Type R while trimming mass by 55 lbs. (25 kg) to create the F-Type SVR set for its global debut at the Geneva auto show in March.

The ultra-high-performance ’17 F-Type SVR coupe arrives this summer capable of accelerating to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds and achieving a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h). Convertible buyers will have to be content with a top speed of 195 mph (314 km/h).

The F-Type SVR also pushes the stratosphere for F-Type pricing, doubling the base sticker for the original F-Type V-6 introduced in 2012. The SVR coupe starts at $126,995 and the convertible checks in at $129,795 (including $995 destination).

Jaguar says its Special Vehicle Operations division focused on chassis, drivetrain and aerodynamic improvement to develop the SVR as “its fastest and most powerful series production road car ever.”

The SVR borrows heavily from the Le Mans-inspired limited-edition 2014 F-Type Project 7 roadster, with engine output pushed to 575 hp and 516 lb.-ft. (700 Nm) of torque, with corresponding increases in air intakes and revision to the cooling system to handle extra engine heat.

Functional active spoiler and lightweight quad exhaust contribute to SVR performance gains.

Exhaust is routed through a unique Inconel titanium system with a split muffler design with quad outlets that can handle higher temperatures, reduces back pressure and saves 35 lbs. (16 kg) compared with the Type-R stainless-steel exhaust.

Power is routed to all four wheels via an 8-speed ZF transmission that is recalibrated to quicken shifts and allow for higher launch torque. Necessary traction comes from 20-in. Pirelli P Zero tires that are 10.4 ins. (265 mm) wide in front and 12 ins. (305 mm) wide in the rear, 0.4 in. (10 mm) more than the F-Type R, to provide necessary extra traction. The car’s 20-in. forged aluminum wheels save up to 30.4 lbs. (13.8 kg).

Lighter With Improved Aerodynamics

Standard brakes are 14.9-ins. (380-mm) front and 14.8-ins. (376-mm) rear steel discs, with carbon-ceramic discs available. The carbon-ceramic brakes and an optional carbon-fiber package and roof can push weight savings to 110 lbs. (50 kg) compared with the F-Type R.

Jaguar lists the F-Type SVR’s base curb weight at 3,759 lbs. (1,705 kg) for the coupe and 3,792 lbs. (1,720 kg) for the convertible.

Attention to aerodynamics to reduce drag and lift results in an extended front bumper, revised front fascia and undertray, wheel-arch liner apertures to smooth airflow and an automatically deploying rear spoiler that reduces drag and lift in both its raised and lowered positions.

Interior features special Lozenge quilted leather seats.

Inside, the SVR gets performance quilted-leather bucket seats, a 770-watt Meridian audio system and touchscreen navigation and media control.

The extreme F-Type SVR completes a portfolio that now includes four variations of the base 340-hp supercharged 3.0L V-6 model, five variants of the F-Type S featuring a 380-hp version of the V-6, and two V-8 models.

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