Jaguar To Build BMW M3-Fighting XE SVR V8: Report
Jaguar’s new midsized XE sedan may be tackling more than just the regular BMW 3 Series and others in the sales-race, according to a report out of the UK. British magazine Auto Express is reporting that the Big Cat will build an SVR version of its
Jaguar’s new midsized XE sedan may be tackling more than just the regular BMW 3 Series and others in the sales-race, according to a report out of the UK.
British magazine Auto Express is reporting that the Big Cat will build an SVR version of its new XE, featuring a 365kW supercharged 5.0 litre V8.
Rumours of a V8 XE have circulated for some time, but most centred around a luxury flagship model rather than an all-out performance saloon.
The V8 will reportedly be the same unit currently available in Jaguar’s F-TYPE roadster, which boasts a 0-100km/h time of 4.3 seconds and top-speed limited to 250km/h.
These figures compare to the BMW M3’s 317kW from its twin-turbo 3.0 litre inline six, with a 0-100km/h time of 4.1 seconds when matched with the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
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