Jaguar Wants SVR Versions For F-Pace And XE
Launched at the the brought into a new era. One that finally includes crossovers, the body style of choice for automakers looking to boost sales. It’s been only a few months since the went into production, and Jaguar is already looking to expand the nameplate with new versions. According to Car And Driver, the could follow in the footsteps of the and receive an upgrade from the brand’s Special Vehicle Operations division.
Details are slim as of this writing, but it’s easy to imagine what the F-Pace SVR will bring to the table. The sporty exterior will become even more aggressive, while aerodynamics will be enhanced by means of a revised lower front bumper and a bigger roof spoiler. The crossover will also sit closer to the ground and get a stiffer suspension, but the most important update will hide under the hood. If previous SVR models are any indication, the F-Type should get the supercharged, 5.0-liter V-8 offered in both the and
However, output is unlikely to be identical to the F-Type SVR, which comes with 567 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Instead, the will probably get the Range Rover Sport’s 542-horsepower and 502-pound-feet unit, which would still be very impressive. The supercharged powerplant should enable the F-Pace to hit 60 mph in around 4.5 seconds and a top speed in excess of 160 mph. In other words, it will enable Jaguar to compete against crossover offerings from s and divisions.
There’s no information as to when the F-Pace SVR will hit dealerships, but we expect it to break cover in the first half of 2017, most likely at the
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Jaguar Wants SVR Versions For F-Pace And XE
Launched at the the brought into a new era. One that finally includes crossovers, the body style of choice for automakers looking to boost sales. It’s been only a few months since the went into production, and Jaguar is already looking to expand the nameplate with new versions. According to Car And Driver, the could follow in the footsteps of the and receive an upgrade from the brand’s Special Vehicle Operations division.
Details are slim as of this writing, but it’s easy to imagine what the F-Pace SVR will bring to the table. The sporty exterior will become even more aggressive, while aerodynamics will be enhanced by means of a revised lower front bumper and a bigger roof spoiler. The crossover will also sit closer to the ground and get a stiffer suspension, but the most important update will hide under the hood. If previous SVR models are any indication, the F-Type should get the supercharged, 5.0-liter V-8 offered in both the and
However, output is unlikely to be identical to the F-Type SVR, which comes with 567 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Instead, the will probably get the Range Rover Sport’s 542-horsepower and 502-pound-feet unit, which would still be very impressive. The supercharged powerplant should enable the F-Pace to hit 60 mph in around 4.5 seconds and a top speed in excess of 160 mph. In other words, it will enable Jaguar to compete against crossover offerings from s and divisions.
There’s no information as to when the F-Pace SVR will hit dealerships, but we expect it to break cover in the first half of 2017, most likely at the
Continue reading for the full story.
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Jaguar Wants SVR Versions For F-Pace And XE
