Fastest F-Type ever comes at a price
SO THE Nissan GT-R is fast! But close on its heels comes the new Jaguar F-Type SVR – maybe not as quick on the 0 to 100km/h dash, but its quicker on top speed.
This new supercharged 5.0-litre V8 develops 423kW and 700Nm and acceleration from 0-100km/h takes just 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 322km/h. So how much does it cost? A cool R2 286 300 when it goes on sale next month.
The first Jaguar to wear the SVR badge made its local debut at the South African Festival of Motoring, at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg.
The F-Type SVR is the fastest and most powerful Jaguar ever to be sold in the country and has been developed to fully exploit the lightweight aluminium sports car’s full potential, while retaining its inherent tractability and day-to-day usability.
“The purity of the F-Type’s form is something truly special, but in designing the new F-Type SVR we had the opportunity to create something even more dramatic.
“Every additional form, line or component is there for a reason, and contributes to the car’s increased performance, as well as its presence,” Jaguar’s director of design, Ian Callum said.
“Cutting-edge aerodynamics have always been fundamental to Jaguar design, and everything from the enlarged air intakes to the active rear wing is essential to the new car’s dramatic looks and 322km/h potential.”
The F-Type R is already a benchmark in the sports car segment but this model represented the starting point for development of the F-Type SVR.
Also, Jaguar’s Carbon Ceramic Matrix braking system saves up to 21kg when specified, while drivers can enjoy the thrilling soundtrack of the SVR’s supercharged V8, thanks to a lightweight titanium and Inconel exhaust system.