Watch The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Clock A 7:21 'Ring Lap

Jaguar's limited-run, track-focused monster just became the fastest four-door production car at the Nurburgring
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.

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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…

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Comments

Anonymous

Still rather get alfa

11/29/2017 - 04:02 |
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TheBagel

Now that’s a GREAT candidate for a Phil swap

11/29/2017 - 04:08 |
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Jefferson Tan(日産)

In reply to by TheBagel

Shhh….

11/29/2017 - 15:53 |
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Anonymous
11/29/2017 - 04:17 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

You commented on the Stinger review post. Surprisingly it is kinda same as yours now

11/29/2017 - 05:46 |
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Rand0m_c1tizen (Jon)

Another day, another ‘ring lap time.

11/29/2017 - 05:17 |
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Pagz777

Four doors for more wh…well I’ll try to keep this kinda clean

11/29/2017 - 05:43 |
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Anonymous

180 mph on the long back straight bouncing around whilst manually selecting gears… respect

11/29/2017 - 06:08 |
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SirJamjaxIsGoingAgain-PeaceOutChaps

Do the rear doors actually open if you have the full scaffolding optioned in the back

11/29/2017 - 07:51 |
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Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson

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11/29/2017 - 08:05 |
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Constantine C.K.

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.

11/29/2017 - 08:30 |
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Twopoint0

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

11/29/2017 - 09:29 |
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