Additionally, Project 8 is the first Jaguar to have a specific Track Mode, which optimizes the driveline and stability control systems for track usage and sharpens both the throttle and steering responses for maximum accuracy and driver input. The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 is equipped with the newest Virtual 12.3-inch TFT Instrument Panel Display with full-screen 3D Map View navigation, which provides the driver with all necessary information about speed, revs, and dynamic performance, whether on the road or track.
Indeed, it is. The body communicates that Project 8 is unique: bigger carbonfibre front arches, wider carbonfibre rear arches, vented bonnet, front and back bumpers, sideskirts, and rear diffuser are all made of carbon. The adjustable carbonfibre rear wing is supported by CNC-milled aluminum supports, the front splitter can be stretched manually, and even the under-floor is level. Only the skins of the front doors and the roof remain. At 186mph, the lift is claimed to be decreased by 205 percent, while downforce of 122kg is stated. Despite the specification sheet's continuous mention of carbon fiber, the Project 8 weighs around 1745kg, which is equivalent to a V6 vehicle. That's largely because Jaguar crammed the whole all-wheel-drive V8 powerplant from the F-type SVR into a shell that previously offered just V6 power. It produces 592bhp here, up from 567bhp in the most powerful F-type, and we're unlikely to ever see it make any more. There has never been a Jaguar that was more powerful.
SVO's new billet knuckles include Formula One-inspired silicon nitride ceramic bearings that decrease unsprung mass by 1.9 pounds, boost rigidity, improve steering responsiveness, and minimize friction. Additionally, firmer suspension bushes match the redesigned knuckles, while ball joints replace bushes in the rear upper control arm assembly. The front and rear anti-roll systems have been fine-tuned to improve grip and traction, while the electronic power steering system has been retuned with variable damping to provide simple maneuverability at low speeds and increased stability at highway speeds.
Jaguar has been manufacturing fast sedans and coupes for years and has recently extended its lineup to include SUVs. Possibly overlooked in the expansion is the 2019 Jaguar XE. This compact car is not a best-seller, but it meets a number of the criteria that distinguish the British brand from the competitors. One of the ways it differentiates itself is via its engine lineup. While other manufacturers are reducing their engine lineups, Jaguar continues to offer a four-cylinder gasoline engine (with two power outputs), a four-cylinder diesel engine, a supercharged V6, and even a 592-hp V8. When these engines are combined with the XE's sporty suspension and steering calibrations, the result is a naturally compact sedan that is enjoyable to drive regardless of the powertrain used.
