Performance Review: Jaguar F Type SVR 5.0 V8 Convertible - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar F Type Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar F Type SVR 5.0 V8 Convertible is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Jaguar F Type 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 Type 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 Type's All Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1720 kgs (3791 lbs) this makes the Jaguar F Type SVR 5.0 V8 Convertible in the same weight category as the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar F Type 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 567 bhp (422 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 516 lb-ft (699.6 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 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 2001 TVR Tuscan S 4.0 (354.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar F Type.

The Jaguar F Type has a Power to weight ratio of 329.6 bhp per ton and 300.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 F Type competing with the 2001 TVR Tuscan S 4.0 (354.5 bhp per ton) or the 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 993 (353.9 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 Type generating around 300.0 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 2003 Ford GT 5.4 V8 (325.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2010 Mercedes S Class 65 AMG (324.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.6 secs, this made the Jaguar F Type SVR 5.0 V8 Convertible as fast as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs) the or the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (3.50 secs). This Jaguar F Type SVR 5.0 V8 Convertible is also faster than the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the and the 2019 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the F Type and the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar F Type on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.5 secs @ 119.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (11.44 secs), the 2005 Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 6.0 V8 VXR (11.45 secs), and the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 300 (11.45 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Jaguar F Type SVR 5.0 V8 Convertible has a maximum speed of 195mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 F Type equals the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Jaguar F Type SVR 5.0 V8 Convertible then how about the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 mph), the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 mph), or the 2019 Audi R8 5.2 V10 Decennium (206 mph).

Related Links:

2016 F Type Rivals List.

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