Did anyone else see this article about the 2021 F-Type on AutoBlog?

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/08/12/2021-jaguar-f-type-first-drive/

Here is a quote from the article:
"We still haven’t had the chance to try out the less powerful versions of the updated F-Type, and there will likely be a new SVR boasting something even more powerful than the V8 pilfered by the 2021 F-Type R."

Where are they getting this info? I thought the SVR was done.

 

I reckon they are just guessing/hoping about a new SVR.
This line caught my attention though: "We wish the carbon ceramic upgrade available in Europe were available here."
Eh?
No CCM brakes in North America?
Doesn't sound right to me.

 

autoblog wrote:

“In a game of engines and noise, the F-Type R is unmatched. The madness screaming from those four chrome tips is special and worth buying the car for.”
“What the F-Type boils down to is an unrelentingly quick, absurdly loud two-seater with looks that kill. That’s exactly what a Jaguar sports coupe should be."

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Amen

 

I SECOND THAT AMEN!

 

My opinion is it's a combination of speculation and poor journalism.

Not aware of a case were a variant of an existing model line is discontinued and then reintroduced in the following two years, so highly unlikely I would think.

 

Agreed. Having both the R and SVR in the lineup was a mistake from the start. Jaguar’s elimination of one of the two was belated recognition of this fact.

 

Just thinking out loud. A new SVR would be an ideal place to launch the new engine...

 

Having both R and SVR that were essentially the same car was a mistake. Had they put a bigger blower on SVR and increased power that way, it would have been meaningful upgrade.

 

Bring back something like the project 7 as an SVR...RWD, heck maybe even a stick as an option...

 

They could just offer a SVR trim package for a high price like AMG does on non AMG models.

 

I know it’s a potential heresy to say it but if they were to bring back the SVR badge they may end up making it a electric hybrid with a new engine pairing and KERS. But like the lousy reporting that is just outright speculation!