Jaguar is now taking orders for what is described as the fastest version of its F-Type sports car yet built.
The F-Type SVR has been developed by Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations ? in coupe form it boasts a 3.5-second 0-60mph time and a 200mph top speed.
Its Convertible sister returns the same 0-60mph time but tops out at 195mph, while both variants return combined cycle fuel economy of 25mpg and CO2 emissions of 269g/km.
The F-Type SVR is set to be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 1st March, with first customers receiving their cars in summer 2016 at a price from £110,000 for the Coupe and £115,485 for the Convertible.
Currently the most powerful Coupe, the F-Type R in 541bhp 5.0 V8 Supercharged AWD format, costs £91,660 and offers a 4.1-second sprint time and a 186mph top speed. Its mileage and emissions figures match those of the SVR. The SVR achieves its extra pace through a wide-ranging programme of upgrades. It too is all-wheel-drive, and uses the 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine, but producing 566bhp, plus a torque figure boosted from 502 to 516lbft.
Allied to the extra power is a weight saving, of at least 25kg over the F-Type R and as much as 50kg depending on options fitted such as the carbon ceramic brake package and carbon fibre roof. The SVR includes an uprated chassis, lighter 20-inch aluminium forged wheels with wider tyres acted on new dampers, thicker anti-roll bars and stiffer rear knuckles.
The car has a new aerodynamic package, wi...