Jaguar is Readying a BMW M3 Fighter: Report
A Jaguar XE SVR is reportedly under development.
The British automaker’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division is working on a BMW M3 fighter and Auto Express reports the car is currently in northern Spain for testing. The Jaguar XE SVR will be the company’s first attempt at taking on high-performance sedans like the M3 and AMG C63, and if it’s anything like the existing F-Type and Range Rover Sport SVR models, the Germans better watch out.
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Like the other SVR models, the XE sedan is expected to be powered by a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s unlikely the XE SVR will have the same power output as the F-Type SVR however, which features 575 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Instead, expect around 500 hp to keep it competitive with other sports sedans.
What’s unclear is whether Jaguar will incorporate a similar all-wheel-drive setup to the model, or if the XE will be SVO’s first rear-wheel-drive model.
Along with more power, the XE SVR will have chassis tweaks and updated suspension for better handling capabilities.
[Source: Auto Express]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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i'd LOVE to see a head-to-head
Oh look... another seemingly awesome car that I will never own because there's no manual transmission. Meh.