"The world's fastest saloon: And it's made in Coventry"

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The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 is produced at Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations in Ryton



A Coventry-made Jaguar has confirmed its record-breaking status as the fastest production saloon car in the world.

The Jaguar XE SV Project 8, which is produced at Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations in Ryton, entered the record books at a California race track.

Not only is the XE SV Project 8 the fastest production saloon in the world but it is also the most powerful road-legal Jaguar ever.

It can reach 60mph from a standing start in just 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 200mph.

Just 300 of the hand-built models will be produced at Ryton and they are strictly for enthusiasts or collectors with deep pockets - with a starting price of £149,995.

Based on XE’s lightweight aluminium-intensive monocoque, each of the 300 hand-built Project 8 cars are modified at the SV Technical Centre in Ryton to accommodate the specially tuned, supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine and a bespoke rear differential.

The all-wheel-drive XE SV Project 8 is studded with motor racing technology such as F1-style ceramic wheel bearings, adjustable ride height and adjustable camber.

The front and rear fenders are bespoke to accommodate larger, wider, wheels which are necessitated by the larger brakes.

The V8’s power is routed through all four Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres through an eight-speed Quickshift automatic ZF transmission, helping to propel the car from 0-60 mph in 3.3sec and an electronically limited top speed of 200mph.