Following the successful F-TYPE Project 7 of 2014, the XE SV Project 8, the second Collector’s Edition by SVO, is a hand-built four-door sedan with supercar performance – designed to thrill driving enthusiasts, with an extraordinary combination of explosive power, dynamic agility and all-wheel-drive traction. No more than 300 examples will be created for global sale, each to be assembled at the SVO Technical Center in Coventry, England.
“SVO’s raison d’être is to produce halo vehicles that push the boundaries in terms of luxury, performance and all-terrain capability. Project 8 is a great example of what happens when enthusiastic designers, engineers and manufacturing specialists are given the opportunity to create an extreme performance sports car without compromise,” said John Edwards, Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations Managing Director. “Project 8 will be assembled by hand in the new SVO Technical Center, and we’re confident that our enthusiastic and demanding clients will love driving Project 8 as much we do!”
The Project 8 exclusively features the most powerful version of the Jaguar Land Rover 5.0-liter Supercharged V8 gasoline powertrain. The 592HP power unit, which has a Titanium Variable Active Exhaust, is complemented by a standard All Wheel Drive (AWD) system4 and motorsport-derived aerodynamics to deliver a 200mph top speed and 0-60mph in 3.3sec1, making Project 8 the fastest accelerating Jaguar yet.
Fundamental to the performance of the most track-focused car SVO has ever produced, Project 8
features a number of purposeful modifications to the lightweight aluminum body panels of the awardwinning
Globally, the Project 8 will be available in two- and four-seat specification. In North America the vehicle is
available exclusively as a four-seat model featuring the brand’s latest front Performance seats with
magnesium frames, plus a more heavily contoured rear seat cushion to maximize support. In some global
markets, an optional two-seat Track Pack includes lightweight front Carbon Fiber Racing Seats with Four-
Point Harnesses fixed to a Harness Retention Hoop in place of the rear seat. All Project 8 models will be
built in left-hand drive configuration only.
Full details of Project 8 are now online at www.jaguarusa.com, including eight body color choices – three
eye-catching standard colors: Fuji White, Narvik Black and Caldera Red; plus five enhanced SVO Design
options incorporating colors and finishes from the SVO Premium Palette: Valencia Orange, Velocity Blue,
Meribel White, Verbier Silver and Corris Grey (satin matte).
Owners of the Project 8 will also be able to personalize their car by opting for further colors and finishes
from the SVO Premium Palette range, which includes 19 colors in tri-coat, tinted clear coat, pearlescent,
ChromaFlair™ and satin matte finishes. Race-inspired decal packs, accentuating the high-performance
attributes of the Project 8, are also available.
The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 will make its world debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex,
UK, which runs from June 29 – July 2. The Project 8 will make its dynamic world debut on the famous
Goodwood Hill on Friday, June 30.
BODY DESIGN AND AERODYNAMICS
Jaguar has a rich history of producing stunning, aerodynamically-efficient cars. The XE SV Project 8
takes that tradition of uncompromised form and function to the next level, with purposeful bodywork
revisions by the SVO design and engineering experts to meet the car’s 200mph1 performance target.
The exterior body panels of the Project 8 emphasize the dynamic cab-rearward proportions of the
compact sedan’s design, with only the roof and front door skins unaltered. There are also a number of
revisions to the lightweight aluminum-intensive monocoque including:
Extensive rolling road wind tunnel and Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation testing has refined the
aerodynamic package, which includes a Flat Underbody, to achieve a 205 percent reduction in lift with
Front Splitter and Rear Aerodynamic Wing in Track Mode, delivering more than 269-lbs/122kg of
downforce at 186mph
Every Project 8 gets unique badges on the Front Splitter and endplates of the Rear Aerodynamic Wing,
plus an SVO roundel on the rear panel.
INTERIOR
Reflecting the purposeful nature of the Project 8, the interior is designed to emphasize the feeling of
connection between the driver and the car, with minimal distractions or embellishments.
In North America, the Project 8 is available only in a four-seat specification featuring the latest
magnesium-framed front Performance seats with unique Oyster contrast-stitched Premium Jet leather
bolsters and Miko suedecloth centers. Project 8 logos are stitched into the headrests.
The rear seats, for two occupants only, are redesigned with additional lateral support built in to the seat
squabs and bolsters.
Helping to reduce reflections in the windscreen, black soft-touch Alcantara covers the instrument panel
and dash topper. The same material is used on the door panels and rim of the Project 8-branded Sports
Steering Wheel. Gloss Carbon Fiber detailing, mirroring its use for exterior components, extends to the
Project 8-branded Tread Plates, the Riva Hoop incorporating ‘1 of 300’ Project 8 aluminum Commission
Plaque, and the gear selector surround.
In addition to aluminum gearshift paddles mounted behind the steering wheel, Project 8 features a
dimpled leather-wrapped Pistolshift lever with Command Shift, giving multiple ways to select the desired
ratio from the eight-speed Quickshift® transmission.
Giving the driver all the required information on speed, revs and dynamic performance, whether on road
or track, Project 8 features the latest virtual 12.3-inch TFT Instrument Panel Display with full-screen 3D
Map View navigation5, a 200mph-plus speedometer and Track Mode interface directly behind the steering
wheel.
As standard, the Project 8 is fitted with the 10.2-inch tablet-style touchscreen of the Jaguar InControl®
Touch Pro™ infotainment system6 featuring Dynamic-i, which adds a stopwatch, g-meter readout and
accelerator and braking graphics to the central touchscreen display.
The Project 8 also functions as a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot7, enabling up to eight devices to connect to the
internet, and fully supports Jaguar InControl® Apps™6.
The Jaguar InControl® Remote™ app allows users of iOS® and Android™ devices to connect to the car
from anywhere. The technology enables a range of functions, including checking how much fuel is in the
tank, unlocking or locking the doors, and seven-day timed pre-setting of the climate control system.
A superb 380W MeridianTM Sound System developed specifically for the Jaguar XE features 11 speakers
(including subwoofer) and incorporates smart functions such as ‘Play more like this’ which automatically
compiles playlists, or Music Queue, which makes it easy to search for and place songs, albums or artists
into to a music queue while the current track is still playing.
As well as media streaming from smartphones and tablets via two USB ports, Touch Pro™6 offers
AM/FM/HD Radio and Bluetooth®. The system also supports satellite radio, and delivers features such as
buffering, enabling users to skip back to the start of tracks.
ENGINE
At the heart of the Project 8 is the latest evolution of the well proven Jaguar 5.0-liter Supercharged V8
engine modified to give a targeted power output of 592HP and 516-lb. ft. of torque – the highest output of
any Jaguar road car.
To achieve the outputs required for a 200mph1 performance sedan, SVO engineers have tuned the
engine calibration software and enabled better breathing on both air intake and exhaust sides of the
engine.
The air intake system is unique to the Project 8 and is optimized to increase airflow efficiency and reduce
air circulation and pressure drop within the airbox. It’s fed by ducts in the front Carbon Fiber Bumper
molding.
The Project 8 uses a unique lightweight Titanium Variable Active Exhaust designed to provide consistent
performance during extended periods of track use. The system exits through the rear diffuser, finishing
with quad 3.5-in/89mm tailpipes for a phenomenal snarling soundtrack.
The cooling system of the V8 is extensively modified, ensuring stamina and endurance under extreme
track conditions and in hot climates. The vent in the Carbon Fiber Hood plays an active part in managing
under-hood temperatures as well. Located in a low-pressure area, the vent has a dual benefit of reducing
drag and helping manage the airflow through the engine compartment by sucking hot air out.
TRANSMISSION
To enhance traction and delivery of the 5.0-liter Supercharged V8’s power and torque specification, the
Project 8 utilizes a re-calibrated version of the brand’s eight-speed Quickshift All-Wheel Drive system.4
Capable of selecting gears in just 200 milliseconds, and shifting non-sequentially, such as from 8th to 2nd
gear in extreme situations, the transmission helps deliver outstanding precision and confidence with a
strong torque-rich shift quality unique to this vehicle.
Project 8 also introduces an Electronic Active Differential (EAD) for the first time on the Jaguar XE, which
works with the Intelligent Driveline Dynamics system to precisely manage torque delivery to each of the
rear wheels. In conjunction with enhanced large diameter front and rear driveshafts, the EAD is designed
to ensure optimum ability to put power and traction to the road in varying situations and contributes to the
exceptional lap times achievable by the Project 8.
To keep differential temperatures under control, particularly during sustained track use, the Project 8
incorporates a differential cooler housed in the rear diffuser.
The Project 8 is also the first Jaguar to receive a dedicated Track Mode, which enhances body control
and sharpens both throttle and steering responses for ultimate precision, control and driver feedback.
Following the successful F-TYPE Project 7 of 2014, the XE SV Project 8, the second Collector’s Edition by SVO, is a hand-built four-door sedan with supercar performance – designed to thrill driving enthusiasts, with an extraordinary combination of explosive power, dynamic agility and all-wheel-drive traction. No more than 300 examples will be created for global sale, each to be assembled at the SVO Technical Center in Coventry, England.
“SVO's raison d'être is to produce halo vehicles that push the boundaries in terms of luxury, performance and all-terrain capability. Project 8 is a great example of what happens when enthusiastic designers, engineers and manufacturing specialists are given the opportunity to create an extreme performance sports car without compromise,” said John Edwards, Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations Managing Director. “Project 8 will be assembled by hand in the new SVO Technical Center, and we're confident that our enthusiastic and demanding clients will love driving Project 8 as much we do!"
The Project 8 exclusively features the most powerful version of the Jaguar Land Rover 5.0-liter Supercharged V8 gasoline powertrain. The 592HP power unit, which has a Titanium Variable Active Exhaust, is complemented by a standard All Wheel Drive (AWD) system4 and motorsport-derived aerodynamics to deliver a 200mph top speed and 0-60mph in 3.3sec1, making Project 8 the fastest accelerating Jaguar yet. Fundamental to the performance of the most track-focused car SVO has ever produced, Project 8 features a number of purposeful modifications to the lightweight aluminum body panels of the awardwinning
Globally, the Project 8 will be available in two- and four-seat specification. In North America the vehicle is available exclusively as a four-seat model featuring the brand’s latest front Performance seats with magnesium frames, plus a more heavily contoured rear seat cushion to maximize support. In some global markets, an optional two-seat Track Pack includes lightweight front Carbon Fiber Racing Seats with Four- Point Harnesses fixed to a Harness Retention Hoop in place of the rear seat. All Project 8 models will be built in left-hand drive configuration only.
Full details of Project 8 are now online at www.jaguarusa.com, including eight body color choices – three eye-catching standard colors: Fuji White, Narvik Black and Caldera Red; plus five enhanced SVO Design options incorporating colors and finishes from the SVO Premium Palette: Valencia Orange, Velocity Blue, Meribel White, Verbier Silver and Corris Grey (satin matte).
Owners of the Project 8 will also be able to personalize their car by opting for further colors and finishes from the SVO Premium Palette range, which includes 19 colors in tri-coat, tinted clear coat, pearlescent, ChromaFlair™ and satin matte finishes. Race-inspired decal packs, accentuating the high-performance attributes of the Project 8, are also available.
The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 will make its world debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, UK, which runs from June 29 – July 2. The Project 8 will make its dynamic world debut on the famous Goodwood Hill on Friday, June 30.
BODY DESIGN AND AERODYNAMICS Jaguar has a rich history of producing stunning, aerodynamically-efficient cars. The XE SV Project 8 takes that tradition of uncompromised form and function to the next level, with purposeful bodywork revisions by the SVO design and engineering experts to meet the car’s 200mph1 performance target. The exterior body panels of the Project 8 emphasize the dynamic cab-rearward proportions of the compact sedan’s design, with only the roof and front door skins unaltered. There are also a number of revisions to the lightweight aluminum-intensive monocoque including:
Extensive rolling road wind tunnel and Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation testing has refined the aerodynamic package, which includes a Flat Underbody, to achieve a 205 percent reduction in lift with Front Splitter and Rear Aerodynamic Wing in Track Mode, delivering more than 269-lbs/122kg of downforce at 186mph Every Project 8 gets unique badges on the Front Splitter and endplates of the Rear Aerodynamic Wing, plus an SVO roundel on the rear panel.
INTERIOR Reflecting the purposeful nature of the Project 8, the interior is designed to emphasize the feeling of connection between the driver and the car, with minimal distractions or embellishments. In North America, the Project 8 is available only in a four-seat specification featuring the latest magnesium-framed front Performance seats with unique Oyster contrast-stitched Premium Jet leather bolsters and Miko suedecloth centers. Project 8 logos are stitched into the headrests.
The rear seats, for two occupants only, are redesigned with additional lateral support built in to the seat squabs and bolsters.
Helping to reduce reflections in the windscreen, black soft-touch Alcantara covers the instrument panel and dash topper. The same material is used on the door panels and rim of the Project 8-branded Sports Steering Wheel. Gloss Carbon Fiber detailing, mirroring its use for exterior components, extends to the Project 8-branded Tread Plates, the Riva Hoop incorporating ‘1 of 300’ Project 8 aluminum Commission Plaque, and the gear selector surround.
In addition to aluminum gearshift paddles mounted behind the steering wheel, Project 8 features a dimpled leather-wrapped Pistolshift lever with Command Shift, giving multiple ways to select the desired ratio from the eight-speed Quickshift® transmission.
Giving the driver all the required information on speed, revs and dynamic performance, whether on road or track, Project 8 features the latest virtual 12.3-inch TFT Instrument Panel Display with full-screen 3D Map View navigation5, a 200mph-plus speedometer and Track Mode interface directly behind the steering wheel.
As standard, the Project 8 is fitted with the 10.2-inch tablet-style touchscreen of the Jaguar InControl® Touch Pro™ infotainment system6 featuring Dynamic-i, which adds a stopwatch, g-meter readout and accelerator and braking graphics to the central touchscreen display.
The Project 8 also functions as a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot7, enabling up to eight devices to connect to the internet, and fully supports Jaguar InControl® Apps™6.
The Jaguar InControl® Remote™ app allows users of iOS® and Android™ devices to connect to the car from anywhere. The technology enables a range of functions, including checking how much fuel is in the tank, unlocking or locking the doors, and seven-day timed pre-setting of the climate control system. A superb 380W MeridianTM Sound System developed specifically for the Jaguar XE features 11 speakers (including subwoofer) and incorporates smart functions such as ‘Play more like this’ which automatically compiles playlists, or Music Queue, which makes it easy to search for and place songs, albums or artists into to a music queue while the current track is still playing.
As well as media streaming from smartphones and tablets via two USB ports, Touch Pro™6 offers AM/FM/HD Radio and Bluetooth®. The system also supports satellite radio, and delivers features such as buffering, enabling users to skip back to the start of tracks.
ENGINE At the heart of the Project 8 is the latest evolution of the well proven Jaguar 5.0-liter Supercharged V8 engine modified to give a targeted power output of 592HP and 516-lb. ft. of torque – the highest output of any Jaguar road car.
To achieve the outputs required for a 200mph1 performance sedan, SVO engineers have tuned the engine calibration software and enabled better breathing on both air intake and exhaust sides of the engine.
The air intake system is unique to the Project 8 and is optimized to increase airflow efficiency and reduce air circulation and pressure drop within the airbox. It’s fed by ducts in the front Carbon Fiber Bumper molding.
The Project 8 uses a unique lightweight Titanium Variable Active Exhaust designed to provide consistent performance during extended periods of track use. The system exits through the rear diffuser, finishing with quad 3.5-in/89mm tailpipes for a phenomenal snarling soundtrack.
The cooling system of the V8 is extensively modified, ensuring stamina and endurance under extreme track conditions and in hot climates. The vent in the Carbon Fiber Hood plays an active part in managing under-hood temperatures as well. Located in a low-pressure area, the vent has a dual benefit of reducing drag and helping manage the airflow through the engine compartment by sucking hot air out.
TRANSMISSION To enhance traction and delivery of the 5.0-liter Supercharged V8’s power and torque specification, the Project 8 utilizes a re-calibrated version of the brand’s eight-speed Quickshift All-Wheel Drive system.4 Capable of selecting gears in just 200 milliseconds, and shifting non-sequentially, such as from 8th to 2nd gear in extreme situations, the transmission helps deliver outstanding precision and confidence with a strong torque-rich shift quality unique to this vehicle.
Project 8 also introduces an Electronic Active Differential (EAD) for the first time on the Jaguar XE, which works with the Intelligent Driveline Dynamics system to precisely manage torque delivery to each of the rear wheels. In conjunction with enhanced large diameter front and rear driveshafts, the EAD is designed to ensure optimum ability to put power and traction to the road in varying situations and contributes to the exceptional lap times achievable by the Project 8.
To keep differential temperatures under control, particularly during sustained track use, the Project 8 incorporates a differential cooler housed in the rear diffuser.
The Project 8 is also the first Jaguar to receive a dedicated Track Mode, which enhances body control and sharpens both throttle and steering responses for ultimate precision, control and driver feedback.
