Watch The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Clock A 7:21 'Ring Lap
Step aside Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, there’s a new four-door ‘Ring king: the Jaguar XE SV Project 8. The hardcore, track-focused version of the XE clocked a 7min 21.23sec lap, 11 seconds faster than the Alfa, and a smidge quicker than a Ferrari 488 GTB went around the Green Hell during a Sport Auto test last year.
Yep, quicker than a supercar. Then again, it is as expensive as a supercar: the UK price before options is £149,995, with only 300 being made. There’s also very little XE left. Jaguar says around 75 per cent of Project 8 is new relative to the standard XE - the suspension has been almost entirely replaced, the bodywork is all bespoke (save for the front door skins and roof), and a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 has been squeezed under the bonnet.
There are three main takeaways from the stunning footage of the lap. Firstly, good lord, is that 592bhp V8 loud. Secondly, the four-wheel drive system clearly likes to send quite a lot of poke to the rear, and finally, you get a sense of just how stiff this car is.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show…
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
Comments
Still rather get alfa
Now that’s a GREAT candidate for a Phil swap
Shhh….
You commented on the Stinger review post. Surprisingly it is kinda same as yours now
Another day, another ‘ring lap time.
Just gonna send it!
Four doors for more wh…well I’ll try to keep this kinda clean
180 mph on the long back straight bouncing around whilst manually selecting gears… respect
Do the rear doors actually open if you have the full scaffolding optioned in the back
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Dude went into full straights with 180 mph (we’ve seen faster) , and exited to the first corner with above the better part of 150 mph..
Thats a lot of confidence when driving a new car… he stressed me out.
In 2050 you’ll probably be able to do the ‘Ring in a Yaris in this time if mabufacturers keep pushing the limits on their production cars lol