We’ve all heard whispers that Jaguar 
has plans to crown its highly popular F-Type family with a top-of-the-line model. Some even said that the company was enlisting its SVR division to help in the development of said range-topper. Well, recent spy shots of a souped-up F-Type made the rounds, and if there’s any truth to all these rumors, you can put one and one together and say that the Jaguar F-Type SVR might just be the real deal.
The first spy shots of the possible F-Type SVR came by way of CAR Magazine, which captured a prototype of the potential supercar — yes, we said supercar — doing some test runs with a surprisingly small amount of camouflage to hide it from eagle-eyed spy photographers. Not that we have any problems with it because the less swirly wraps a car has, the more we get to see.
Adding more weight to the possibility of a Jaguar F-Type SVR is a separate report coming from Motoring Australia, which said that it received word from Jaguar Australia that it already has 10 customers on a holding list to order the F-Type SVR as soon as it’s launched.
Chalk that up as the latest indication that a Jaguar F-Type SVR is in the works.
Updated: 08/18/2015: Our team of spy photographers sent more recent images of the F-Type SVR Roadster while being thrashed on the Nurburgring.
Click past the jump to read more about the 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR.
Rendering
Exterior
The test mule of the F-Type SVR is surprisingly devoid of camouflage. The overall look of the F-Type SVR doesn’t deviate too much from the standard model, but there are some notable changes. Take for example the lower lip just below the grille and side skirts. Apparently, Jaguar’s using exposed carbon fiber on that part, a fairly distinctive upgrade from the standard F-Type.
The F-Type SVR prototype also has a new rear wing and the rear diffuser is effectively a less stylized version of the Project 7’s. Just like the limited-edition F-Type, the SVR also gets four exhaust pipes, which are already begging the question of how much power the latter will have at its disposal. The F-Type SVR also appears to draw inspiration from the Range Rover SVR, specifically the splashes of black paint on the A pillars, mirror caps, and roof section.
The last detail we can see is the large set of 20-inch alloys that, other than their color, are identical to the Project 7. Whereas the Project 7’s rollers sport a polished-black finish, these wheels are less striking in their grey finish. Also, large carbon-ceramic brakes can also be seen peeking from behind the alloy wheels while SVR badging in the lower section of the grille concludes our investigative walkthrough of the F-Type SVR.
Interior
Sadly, there’s not a lot to be discerned from the F-Type SVR’s interior because these spy shots don’t have a clear picture of the cabin. We can at least tell you that the SVR isn’t likely to come with the rollover hoop that was so distinctive on the Project 7. A little intel from a source also claims that the range-topping F-Type will get similar lightweight, race-style bucket seats as the F-Type and that these seats will sport their own SVR badges.
The extra use of carbon fiber on the F-Type SVR’s body also leads us to assume that the cabin will also receive generous doses of the lightweight material, possibly as inserts spread throughout the interior. An Alcantara steering wheel could also be part of the equation, although we won’t be surprised if Jaguar eschews that in favor of using a leather-wrapped wheel.
Drivetrain
Logic dictates that Jaguar will use the same 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 engine in the F-Type SVR as it uses in the R models and the Project 7. That said, Jaguar was able to squeeze out an extra 25 horsepower for the Project 7 to bring the limited edition sports car’s numbers up to 567 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque.
As the range-topping F-Type, the SVR could have in excess of 600 horsepower , bringing it up to entry-level supercar levels. That would make the F-Type SVR more powerful than the Project 7, forcing the latter to give up the reigns to the SVR as the fastest and most powerful production Jaguar ever.
Prices
The Jaguar F-Type SVR is anticipated to become the range-topping version of the entire F-Type family so expect it to carry a price tag well north of six digits. Our best guess is that the SVR will be the most expensive F-Type around, even more expensive than the $165,000 Project 7.
We’re just putting down a number here but with its status as the top-of-the-line F-Type, maybe a price of around $180,000 to $200,000 is a safe assumption.
Competition
2015 Aston Martin Vantage V12 S Roadster
Since the Jaguar F-Type SVR proudly waves the Union Jack as its home flag, we should line it up against the only other British sports car that can stare it down without flinching: the Aston Martin Vantage V12 S. Just like the F-Type SVR, the Vantage ranks right up there as one of the most fanciful supercars in the market, effortlessly blending British luxury and Italian performance in one dynamic package.
The Vantage V12 S Roadster does pack a bigger, naturally aspirated, 6.0-liter, V-12 engine, but its output figures sit significantly lower at 565 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque. That’s not to say the Aston is a slouch, as it can hit 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, but it would make it slower than the F-Type SVR. Pricing for the Vantage would sits closer to the SVR’s sticker though at nearly $200,000.
Read more about the Vantage V12 S Roadster in our review here .
2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S Convertible
Okay, this might be a bit of a stretch given no F-Type will ever be as quick as the Turbo S from 0 to 60 mph (that’s three seconds!), but the Jag does pack more horsepower than the German sports car and would cost about the same. Of course, nothing compared to a Turbo S and this monster is basically unbeatable in its segment as far as performance goes, but most enthusiasts like to compare the F-Type to the 911 .
While the British sports car would likely be no match for the Turbo S in terms of speed, acceleration, and even handling, it should be on par as far as interior amenities go. The F-Type is as luxurious as any other Jag and the company might even through a few extras, such as carbon-fiber inserts, to keep customers happy. The 911 Turbo S Convertible starts from $194,600, making it the most expensive turbo-fed 911 in production.
Read more about it in our detailed review here .
Conclusion
We’re legitimately excited to see what Jaguar has in store with the F-Type SVR. But right now, there are still too many questions about the car, which makes it hard to know how we totally feel about it. Will it have the same amount of bespoke upgrades as the Range Rover SVR? How much power will it have? Most importantly, how much will it cost?
Hopefully, Jaguar gives us the answers soon enough.
Updates
Updated 07/15/2015: The upcoming Jaguar F-Type SVR Roadster was caught testing around Nurburgring. Enjoy the video.