2020 JAGUAR XE | SAJAT4GX4LCP58076
❯2020 JAGUAR XE | SAJAT4GX4LCP58076
Argentina
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Vehicle specifications
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~$190,000
Engine: 5.0L supercharged V8
Torque: 700 Nm
0–100 km/h: ~3.3 s
At the core of the Jaguar XE lineup lies a focus on driver engagement and chassis balance, but in the case of the SV Project 8, the XE transforms into a true motorsport-bred weapon. With 600 PS and 700 Nm from a supercharged 5.0L V8, it explodes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 322 km/h. It is the most powerful road-legal Jaguar ever produced and held the Nürburgring lap record for sedans at 7:18.361.
Project 8 goes far beyond a power increase—it features a wide-body carbon fiber kit, adjustable aerodynamic elements, a fully reworked suspension with manually adjustable coilovers, carbon-ceramic brakes, and rear-biased AWD tuned specifically for track driving. The optional Track Pack replaces the rear seats with a roll cage and adds carbon racing buckets with four-point harnesses, transforming the XE into a homologation-style super-sedan.
Even the standard XE trims like the P300 AWD offer engaging handling and a sporty demeanor. With 400 Nm of torque and a 5.9 s 0–100 km/h time, the P300 delivers a rewarding drive with a rear-wheel-biased AWD system and the brilliant 8-speed ZF automatic. Adaptive dynamics and double wishbone front suspension make every XE feel planted and composed, with tactile steering and a chassis that encourages enthusiastic cornering.
From comfortable premium sedan to limited-run track car, the XE spectrum embodies Jaguar’s dual spirit of elegance and performance.
Body Styles
The Jaguar XE is a four-door compact sports sedan with a coupe-like roofline and a long hood–short deck proportion. Its aluminum-intensive structure results in a stiff yet lightweight body. Project 8 builds on this by adding a wider track, bespoke fender flares, adjustable front splitter, carbon bonnet with functional vents, and a massive adjustable rear wing. While base models prioritize visual balance and fluidity, Project 8 looks ready to lap Spa-Francorchamps the moment it leaves the garage. All variants retain the signature J-blade LED lighting and taut shoulder lines that define the XE’s subtle, athletic identity.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
"XE" denotes Jaguar's compact executive entry, with the "X" referencing its saloon series and "E" aligning with its positioning just below the XF. The "SV Project 8" designation stems from Special Vehicle Operations (SVO), with "Project" signaling a limited, experimental run and "8" referring to its V8 heart—an homage to racing and engineering ambition.
Model Name Meaning (Languages)
"XE" sounds precise and technical, echoing Jaguar’s modern design and engineering ethos. "Project 8" adds mystique and a sense of exclusivity, evoking visions of skunkworks programs and prototype-level engineering. Together, they reflect both refinement and unrestrained experimentation in equal measure.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
Standard XE models are offered in shades like Fuji White, Eiger Grey, Firenze Red, and Carpathian Grey. R-Dynamic variants include gloss black trim, sportier bumpers, and 19–20-inch wheels in dark or diamond-turned finishes. Interiors feature Windsor leather in Ebony, Oyster, or Mars Red, with contrast stitching and aluminum or piano black trim.
The Project 8, however, is available in exclusive hues like Velocity Blue, Valencia Orange, and British Racing Green Satin, with optional bare carbon fiber panels. Wheels are forged 20-inch alloys with center-lock look, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Inside, the cabin is minimalist and motorsport-focused—featuring Alcantara steering wheel, carbon fiber trim, fixed carbon buckets (Track Pack), and a numbered plaque denoting its limited status (1 of 300).
Top Expensive Options
- Track Pack with rear seat delete and roll cage: $12,000
- Carbon Ceramic Brakes with Yellow Calipers: $10,500
- Carbon Hood, Roof & Aero Package: $9,000
- Project 8 Bespoke Paint Finish: $7,500
- Windsor Leather with Performance Front Seats (non-Track): $2,200
- Adaptive Dynamics with Configurable Driving Modes: $1,400
- 20-inch Forged Lightweight Wheels: $2,000
- Meridian Surround Sound System (825W): $950
- Full Pivi Pro Digital Cockpit with Navigation: $1,100
- Suedecloth Headliner and Carbon Interior Pack: $1,300
vs Competitors
The standard Jaguar XE competes with the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Audi A4, offering a more driver-focused alternative with classic rear-drive dynamics. Project 8, however, goes after super sedans like the BMW M4 GTS, Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm, and Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door—cars that cost more and often deliver less exclusivity.
Project 8 trades refinement for raw capability: no other sedan in its class offers this combination of aero, noise, and Nürburgring-tuned chassis. While a BMW M5 CS might be faster in a straight line, the Project 8 feels more hand-built, more visceral, and more like a race car wearing license plates. It’s a halo car for collectors and track-day purists alike.
Fun Fact
Each Jaguar XE SV Project 8 was hand-assembled by 20 technicians at the SVO Technical Centre in Warwickshire, UK. With only 300 units produced, it is not only the most powerful Jaguar sedan ever, but also the only one to feature height-adjustable coilovers, track camber settings, and a factory rear-seat delete—all in a street-legal package.