F-Type SVR Discussion Thread
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Jaguar F-Type SVR
An interview on Top Gear with Jaguar SVO boss published yesterday. What's striking is the commentary about weight reduction. If they achieve the goal described here, then it will be a huge step forward from the current R.
That said, my enthusiasm is tempered by this youtube video. IMO the car doesn't look flat enough through the corners which suggests it is still heavy, and they still don't have active anti-roll bars or stiff enough anti roll bars.
Compare the jag footage to the latest 911 Turbo S testing here. Porsche seems to be noticeably flatter through the corners. Also seems quicker through the corners and on exit speed.
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“We could do an SVR version of any of our cars,” Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Operations boss John Edwards tells TopGear.
The more-than-slightly-unhinged Range Rover Sport SVR was just the start. And clips – like the above – of disguised prototypes on test shows that the Jaguar F-Type is next for the Special Ops treatment.
The F-Type’s SVR mods are striking enough to easily defeat the op-art swirly disguise. At the front there’s a deep splitter, and a pair of colossal air intakes either side of the main grille. The bonnet has extractor vents, and tellingly it’s the raised bonnet that goes with the 4WD versions.
Behind the front wheels we see deep vertical air outlet slashes. Along the sides are knife-sharp sill extensions. At the back, there’s a gaping venturi down under. Above it is a vast permanent wing in place of the F-Type’s standard flip-up flap.
The front and rear elevations aren’t entirely different from the limited-run Project 7. But that piece of mentalism was two-wheel-drive. With 4WD traction, this one should have a better chance of doing something useful with that car’s 575bhp. Even when it’s mildly moist.
Talking of SVR cars in general, Edwards explains: “Our DNA is this. It must be lighter than the standard car, and more powerful. So it must have more performance. The aerodynamics will be better and the exterior design distinctive.”
Looks like the F-Type SVR will meet the brief. And if Edwards is serious about weight reduction, it’ll be lighter than a 911 Turbo S. We’ll know in the early part of next year.
The more-than-slightly-unhinged Range Rover Sport SVR was just the start. And clips – like the above – of disguised prototypes on test shows that the Jaguar F-Type is next for the Special Ops treatment.
The F-Type’s SVR mods are striking enough to easily defeat the op-art swirly disguise. At the front there’s a deep splitter, and a pair of colossal air intakes either side of the main grille. The bonnet has extractor vents, and tellingly it’s the raised bonnet that goes with the 4WD versions.
Behind the front wheels we see deep vertical air outlet slashes. Along the sides are knife-sharp sill extensions. At the back, there’s a gaping venturi down under. Above it is a vast permanent wing in place of the F-Type’s standard flip-up flap.
The front and rear elevations aren’t entirely different from the limited-run Project 7. But that piece of mentalism was two-wheel-drive. With 4WD traction, this one should have a better chance of doing something useful with that car’s 575bhp. Even when it’s mildly moist.
Talking of SVR cars in general, Edwards explains: “Our DNA is this. It must be lighter than the standard car, and more powerful. So it must have more performance. The aerodynamics will be better and the exterior design distinctive.”
Looks like the F-Type SVR will meet the brief. And if Edwards is serious about weight reduction, it’ll be lighter than a 911 Turbo S. We’ll know in the early part of next year.
Compare the jag footage to the latest 911 Turbo S testing here. Porsche seems to be noticeably flatter through the corners. Also seems quicker through the corners and on exit speed.
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The Porsche looks pretty ragged compared to the Jaaaag, both in terms of damping, and traction.
Ultimately, you have to have some weight transfer in order to generate lateral grip.
Ultimately, you have to have some weight transfer in order to generate lateral grip.
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Lastest SVR Pics - Disappointing
Saw some new SVR pics
Jaguar F-Type SVR: This Is It In All Its 575 Horsepower Glory
Base on the rumor that it's going to be $50k+ above the R price, I don't think it looks different enough. Hard to tell that it's an SVR vs R. Compare that to say a Black Series AMG vs non-Black Series, or a 911 GT3 vs a regular 911...
Jaguar F-Type SVR: This Is It In All Its 575 Horsepower Glory
Base on the rumor that it's going to be $50k+ above the R price, I don't think it looks different enough. Hard to tell that it's an SVR vs R. Compare that to say a Black Series AMG vs non-Black Series, or a 911 GT3 vs a regular 911...
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I'll leave this here...
Jaguar F-Type SVR: This Is It In All Its 575 Horsepower Glory
I personally don't like any of the exterior changes, except for the front bumper/splitter, which is a nice change. Nothing about this, other than the titanium exhaust really interests me. This may give people a nice warranty friendly option for suspension upgrades however.
Jaguar F-Type SVR: This Is It In All Its 575 Horsepower Glory
I personally don't like any of the exterior changes, except for the front bumper/splitter, which is a nice change. Nothing about this, other than the titanium exhaust really interests me. This may give people a nice warranty friendly option for suspension upgrades however.
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I don't think the changes they made could justify that much of a price increase. Perhaps a $20k increase would be more reasonable.
That said, it doesn't really seem to be that much improved over the R. Just a few more horsepower and a little better suspension, both things that could be addressed in the aftermarket and then some. Outside of the titanium exhaust, which I doubt I would ever want to pay for, nothing intrigues me enough to justify the price.
That said, it doesn't really seem to be that much improved over the R. Just a few more horsepower and a little better suspension, both things that could be addressed in the aftermarket and then some. Outside of the titanium exhaust, which I doubt I would ever want to pay for, nothing intrigues me enough to justify the price.
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+1 on the changes except for the fascia. Not a fan of the fender design and like the look of the Piecha wing spoiler much better.
More pics here that can be blown up if you click on them:
Jaguar F-Type SVR: Overkill in het kwadraat? | Autovisie
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On the plus side, the rocker panels look a lot better than the current MY "stone guards".
Also, that interior looks quite a bit more expensive.
All of it appears to be previewing items that will appear on future models however...
Also, that interior looks quite a bit more expensive.
All of it appears to be previewing items that will appear on future models however...
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I think the interior is the biggest improvement. Talk about upscale looking. The rest isn't as impressive. Not sure on the side vents yet. The front would look better without the middle bar. Undecided on the wing. Was expecting more in the power department, especially as tuners have shown how much room there is to grow.
I do want to see that interior in person.
I do want to see that interior in person.
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Dumbing down rather than plushing up the interior would have been far more appealing. Eliminating all the electronic wizardry, servo driven gizmos and barcalounger chairs, while getting the weight below 3200 lbs (oh...and adding an MT) would have made it worth the additional $50k. (So sad that the marketing types have conditioned us to be willing to pay more for less)
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Dumbing down rather than plushing up the interior would have been far more appealing. Eliminating all the electronic wizardry, servo driven gizmos and barcalounger chairs, while getting the weight below 3200 lbs (oh...and adding an MT) would have made it worth the additional $50k. (So sad that the marketing types have conditioned us to be willing to pay more for less)