Jaguar Project 8
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Unveiled in 2017 and capped at 300 cars, the XE SV Project 8 is the most powerful road‑legal Jaguar to date. Each was hand‑assembled at Jaguar Land Rover’s SVO Technical Centre in Warwickshire, with a specification aimed squarely at track use whilst remaining road‑legal. Power comes from the supercharged 5.0‑litre AJ‑series V8 rated at 600 PS (592 bhp) and 516 lb ft, driving through a ZF eight‑speed automatic to a reworked all‑wheel‑drive system. Jaguar quoted 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds and 200 mph, putting the car in rare company for a saloon. The chassis was comprehensively re‑engineered: height‑adjustable coil‑over suspension, new bushings and geometry, and Jaguar’s first carbon‑ceramic braking system.
Market & values
Prices, market context and value bands
UK buyers are paying roughly £95,000–£125,000 for good Jaguar XE SV Project 8s in 2026, with mileage and provenance swinging results either side. A UK Collecting Cars sale in September 2025 at £107,200 is a fair marker. Supply is thin, all cars are left-hand drive, and low‑mile, well‑documented examples hold firm.
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Known issues, inspection and provenance
Jaguar’s XE SV Project 8 (announced 2017; c.300 built by SVO) is the most powerful road‑legal Jaguar to date. It uses the AJ133 5.0‑litre supercharged V8 rated at 592 bhp and 516 lb ft, driving through an 8‑speed automatic to a rear‑biased all‑wheel‑drive system with an active electronic rear differential.
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Servicing, running costs and major bills
Hand-built SVO special with bespoke suspension, aero and carbon‑ceramics. Routine servicing is manageable, but consumables and accident damage are expensive and parts can take time. Budget like a GT3: light annual use is fine; track days move the needle fast.
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Technical specification and factory options
Engine: 5.0-litre AJ133 supercharged V8, aluminium block/heads, DOHC 32‑valve. Power: 592 bhp (600 PS, 441 kW). Transmission: ZF 8HP ‘Quickshift’ 8‑speed automatic with paddle shift. Acceleration: 0–62 mph in 3.7 s (Jaguar claim)
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Where to look and how to source an example
For cars still within a decade of first registration, start with franchised Jaguar retailers and the Approved Used network; they do occasionally surface Project 8s and can validate provenance. Beyond that, supply concentrates with marque specialists, independent performance dealers and the major catalogued auctions.
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