Performance Review: Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged - [2018]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar F-Pace Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport 110 ans Bugatti.This particular Jaguar F-Pace has a 5000cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The F-Pace shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the F-Pace's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2070 kgs (4563 lbs) this makes the Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar F-Pace shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 5000cc 32V V8 engine produces 542 bhp (404 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 502 lb-ft (680.6 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (479 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Jaguar F-Pace you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 BMW 6 Series M6 4.4 V8 F13 (286.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar F-Pace.

The Jaguar F-Pace has a Power to weight ratio of 261.8 bhp per ton and 242.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 F-Pace competing with the 2012 BMW 6 Series M6 4.4 V8 F13 (286.7 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8 (286.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Jaguar F-Pace generating around 242.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2016 Aston-Martin Vanquish S 5.9 V12 (267.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2011 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Coupe Black Series (267.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.2 secs, this made the Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged as fast as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (4.10 secs) the or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.10 secs). This Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged is also faster than the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs) the and the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the F-Pace and the 1998 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 2d

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar F-Pace on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.38 secs @ 110.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 2d (12.33 secs), the 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster (12.33 secs), and the 1986 Ferrari 208 Turbo 2.0L V8 (12.33 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged has a maximum speed of 176mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 F-Pace equals the 2017 Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 (187 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged then how about the 2017 Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 (187 mph), the 2017 Aston-Martin DB11 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (187 mph), or the 2015 Bentley Bentayga 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo (187 mph).

Related Links:

2018 F-Pace Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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