SVR vs R ?
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And that on a SVR with the large wing only the wing itself tilts and the otherwise deployable spoiler it is mounted to does not move at all.
Edit - looking at the pic and knowing how far the "ordinary" wing rises there is no doubt that if the base of the large wing also rose like the ordinary wing the tips of the large wing would foul on the tops of the rear fenders.
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Right. And that not every SVR has the large fixed wing as in the pic. Some have the same rising (deployable) spoiler that the R version has.
What I was wondering is if a large fixed version wing can be fitted on an SVR that came with the R type deployable version.
What I was wondering is if a large fixed version wing can be fitted on an SVR that came with the R type deployable version.
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There are some posts and threads around here somewhere about replacing the stock deployable wing with the "sports" fixed wing (not the SVR wing) and that needs a whole kit with a number of new parts.
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i was going to do the svr trade a while ago, had a long term test drive and i wasn't really left thinking there was much difference, other than the newer nav screen - i'm also not a fan of the silver faux alu plastic trim in the later cars, but that's nit picking
biggest issue for me was the awd, the svr def accelerated faster off the line but i'd attribute that more to the awd than +25hp, but i didn't like how planted it was. the R in rwd moves around a lot in the rear and in an era of forced awd hybrids/ev's on horizon, it's a quickly diminishing platform
if you're comparing awd R to awd SVR, as i realise you guys in US only got the rwd for a short amount of time, i'd prob go the SVR just for the ego of it honestly
biggest issue for me was the awd, the svr def accelerated faster off the line but i'd attribute that more to the awd than +25hp, but i didn't like how planted it was. the R in rwd moves around a lot in the rear and in an era of forced awd hybrids/ev's on horizon, it's a quickly diminishing platform
if you're comparing awd R to awd SVR, as i realise you guys in US only got the rwd for a short amount of time, i'd prob go the SVR just for the ego of it honestly
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That's what grabbed me, then after coming to this site I discovered the low build numbers of the SVR which adds to the exclusivity of the interior, body panels, and exhaust.
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Comparison
I own a 2017 SVR Convertible and recently I got to drive a brand new 2024 F Type R and I can say with 100% accuracy that the SVR is a completely different car. It sounds meaner, changes gears differently, and feels visceral. The 2024 F Type R felt muted, wasn't in the right gear often and just didn't feel like it had 575 horsepower. My SVR is stock and feels alive compared to the R.
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This comes up now and then. Jaguar really dropped the ball on the marketing of the SVR. So many people think it's just 25 more HP and perhaps a few cosmetics. It's a lot more than that and it was enough of a difference for me to upgrade from an R to an SVR.
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I own a 2017 SVR Convertible and recently I got to drive a brand new 2024 F Type R and I can say with 100% accuracy that the SVR is a completely different car. It sounds meaner, changes gears differently, and feels visceral. The 2024 F Type R felt muted, wasn't in the right gear often and just didn't feel like it had 575 horsepower. My SVR is stock and feels alive compared to the R.
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I own a 2017 SVR Convertible and recently I got to drive a brand new 2024 F Type R and I can say with 100% accuracy that the SVR is a completely different car. It sounds meaner, changes gears differently, and feels visceral. The 2024 F Type R felt muted, wasn't in the right gear often and just didn't feel like it had 575 horsepower. My SVR is stock and feels alive compared to the R.
The newest F-type R has the suspension and the engine from the SVR. The new cars also inherited the exact same tuning for the transmission that the Project 7 car had (apparently).
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Honestly, it takes a little while to find all the little touches that make the SVR special. Some are obvious, like the SVR interior. The front bumper and the different air intakes are pretty easy to spot. It takes a little looking to see the vents on the vendors are much more than just add on wings. The entire fender underneath is different, as is the wheel well liner to allow for the brake ventilation. The new style coms with the same rear valance and the suspension upgrades that were on the SVR. The Titaniuma dual exhaust, which is a true dual exhaust is pretty special. I didn't like the wing at first. Now I like watching it adjust as you speed up or slow down. VMAX mode is something I diiscovered by accident. It's the tiniest blurb in the manual. The wheels (which are wider) are probably the heaviest forged wheels on the planet due to RR's mandate that wheels be able to take a pretty good curb inpact, but it's nice knowing that they aren't likely to dent.
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They are definitely special. I really like them. I really like all the extra bits that differentiate it on the exterior, and exhaust is crazy nice…Possibly a bit too crazy for my liking given the level of pops and bangs etc…
The wheels are no bigger/wider than the new R as far as I’m aware. Not according to a quick google.
The wheels are no bigger/wider than the new R as far as I’m aware. Not according to a quick google.
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They are definitely special. I really like them. I really like all the extra bits that differentiate it on the exterior, and exhaust is crazy nice…Possibly a bit too crazy for my liking given the level of pops and bangs etc…
The wheels are no bigger/wider than the new R as far as I’m aware. Not according to a quick google.
The wheels are no bigger/wider than the new R as far as I’m aware. Not according to a quick google.
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You can put 305s on the 10.5s.
2017 F-Type SVR - Wheels and Tires. Front Wheel Size (inches). 20 X 9. Front Wheel Material. Forged Aluminum. Front Tire Size. P265/35YR20. Rear Wheel Size (inches). 20 X 11. 20 X 9. Front Wheel Material. Forged Aluminum. Rear Tire Size P305/30YR20
2024 F-Type P575 R75 - Wheels and Tires. Front Wheel Size (inches) 20 X 9 Front Wheel Material Aluminum. Front Tire Size P265/35YR20 Rear Wheel Size (inches) 20 X 10.5 Rear Wheel Material Aluminum. Rear Tire Size P305/30YR20
You are right, they both have the exact same size tires. The forges wheels on the SVR are a touch wider, though.
2017 F-Type SVR - Wheels and Tires. Front Wheel Size (inches). 20 X 9. Front Wheel Material. Forged Aluminum. Front Tire Size. P265/35YR20. Rear Wheel Size (inches). 20 X 11. 20 X 9. Front Wheel Material. Forged Aluminum. Rear Tire Size P305/30YR20
2024 F-Type P575 R75 - Wheels and Tires. Front Wheel Size (inches) 20 X 9 Front Wheel Material Aluminum. Front Tire Size P265/35YR20 Rear Wheel Size (inches) 20 X 10.5 Rear Wheel Material Aluminum. Rear Tire Size P305/30YR20
You are right, they both have the exact same size tires. The forges wheels on the SVR are a touch wider, though.
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You can put 305s on the 10.5s.
2017 F-Type SVR - Wheels and Tires. Front Wheel Size (inches). 20 X 9. Front Wheel Material. Forged Aluminum. Front Tire Size. P265/35YR20. Rear Wheel Size (inches). 20 X 11. 20 X 9. Front Wheel Material. Forged Aluminum. Rear Tire Size P305/30YR20
2024 F-Type P575 R75 - Wheels and Tires. Front Wheel Size (inches) 20 X 9 Front Wheel Material Aluminum. Front Tire Size P265/35YR20 Rear Wheel Size (inches) 20 X 10.5 Rear Wheel Material Aluminum. Rear Tire Size P305/30YR20
You are right, they both have the exact same size tires. The forges wheels on the SVR are a touch wider, though.
2017 F-Type SVR - Wheels and Tires. Front Wheel Size (inches). 20 X 9. Front Wheel Material. Forged Aluminum. Front Tire Size. P265/35YR20. Rear Wheel Size (inches). 20 X 11. 20 X 9. Front Wheel Material. Forged Aluminum. Rear Tire Size P305/30YR20
2024 F-Type P575 R75 - Wheels and Tires. Front Wheel Size (inches) 20 X 9 Front Wheel Material Aluminum. Front Tire Size P265/35YR20 Rear Wheel Size (inches) 20 X 10.5 Rear Wheel Material Aluminum. Rear Tire Size P305/30YR20
You are right, they both have the exact same size tires. The forges wheels on the SVR are a touch wider, though.
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I've had the pleasure of owning both and I'll try and keep it simple. From 2017 to 2020, no contest with the SVR being the chosen one. From 2021 to current, I prefer the R over the older SVR due to the updated facelift, digital dash, equal horsepower, improved infotainment and the peace of mind of being under warranty for a few more years. What I loved about the SVR: titanium exhaust, more upscale touches to the interior and the yellow carbon ceramic brakes that were an option on mine. Was neutral on the fixed spoiler and the exhaust noise was a little louder but in a raspy way which at times could be annoying.
The attention received at cars & coffee and other events were similar between the two with only hard core enthusiasts having any idea what the SVR improvements entailed. I have mad respect for all variations of the F-Type and rarely encountering one in the wild makes them a truly exclusive vehicle and I appreciate the "thumbs up" acknowledgment received at intersections on a daily basis.
The attention received at cars & coffee and other events were similar between the two with only hard core enthusiasts having any idea what the SVR improvements entailed. I have mad respect for all variations of the F-Type and rarely encountering one in the wild makes them a truly exclusive vehicle and I appreciate the "thumbs up" acknowledgment received at intersections on a daily basis.
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Have previously owned an R and currently have an SVR. The SVR is a nice upgrade to an already excellent platform especially when optioned with the ceramic brake package. The difference in power is not really noticeable until you hit speeds beyond 60 MPH where it pulls a little harder. Though it does come down to individual taste, I absolutely love the rear spoiler and I have been told by many that they prefer the car's rear profile much better and it gives it a more masculine look when compared to the R. The side and front profile edge goes to the SVR in my opinion along with a higher quality feel in the interior due to the quilt pattern seats along with a few additional trim finishes. Is 25 extra HP, 14 more pounds of torque, wider tires, approximately 100 pounds less weight (depending on options) and a slightly improved suspension worth the extra cost to move up to an SVR? Probably not unless you can find a great deal to help counter the price jump which is now around $12-15K on comparable same year vehicles. I do think the differences between the R and SVR are more impressive than the add ons you get with BMW's M3/4/5 Competition versions which I have also owned (M4) in the past, though the price gap was not as steep. Hope this helps and good luck with your decision.