DRIVEN + VIDEO: So, What Happens When Jaguar Takes The XE, Sprinkles Some 911 GT3 DNA On It And The XE SV Project 8 Is Born?

Although hybrids and electric vehicles are taking over vehicle fleets, there's some extremely nutty things being created by skunkworks teams. Take, for example, the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon that's drag ready, or how about the BMW M4 GTS that requires you to refill its water injection system.

Joining the fray is the Jaguar XE SV Project 8. As they say in the UK, it's a cracker.

Purpose built for track duty, this is another wacky creation thanks to the Special Vehicles Operations (SVO) division. And, once again, its outdone itself. With nearly 600 horsepower and essentially reengineered from the ground up, this XE is more in line with the Porsche 911 GT3 than say a BMW M3.

So, what's it like on the track? See for yourself, below.



The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 is not only the most hardcore Jaguar saloon ever - it’s arguably the most extreme four-door car ever built.

Autocar’s Dan Prosser puts the 592bhp Project 8 through its paces on Portimao circuit to find out if there’s more to the car than big power and big wings.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 6/30/2018 11:55:31 PM

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The big rear wing is a sorry addition to an otherwise very good car.

TomM - 7/1/2018 6:21:24 AM

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I am sorry to say - but Jaguar had a stately elegance - even on their performance cars - for decades - that this car simply does not have. You could spot a Jaguar a mile away - and except for its reliability problems getting in the way - everyone wanted one. And that big Jaguar 12 Cylinder was just icing on the cake.

The current styling of the big Jags has run its course - at least to me.

garysandiego - 7/2/2018 4:42:43 PM

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Couldn't agree more. Jaguar has given up it niche. What it is doing, it seems to be doing well. But the boy racer crowd will not give a Jag a second look. I'd rather they spend this SVO research money on NVH research and perfect the gentlemen's sporting vehicle.

MDarringer - 7/1/2018 10:31:20 AM

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What's the point? The XE is dead for sales and no one takes it seriously for sporting intent.

Truthy - 7/2/2018 2:34:38 PM

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Another unreliable overpowered car. Jaguar needs to get the basics on this car right before hoping an "extreme 4 door sedan" is going to win any buyers. I saw an XE in a parking lot this morning an it struck me it is the first XE I have seen out in public.