Jaguar launches special edition inspired by racing cars for F-Pace SVR

This special edition is built by the division specializing in special cars – SV Bespoke, based on inspiration from the Jaguar XJR-9 LM racing car. This 1988 race car took home glory at the Le Mans 24h race and it was the brand’s closest victory on the de la Sarthe circuit.

That year, the Jaguar XJR-9 LM completed 394 laps and this number will be the number of Jaguar F-Pace SVR Edition 1988 that will be produced.

Inspired by the legendary racing car, the exterior of the Jaguar F-Pace SVR Edition 1988 is painted with a beautiful Midnight Amethyst Gloss paint, combined with a set of large 22-inch wheels painted in bronze, mimicking the paint color and color. the wheel of the racing car.

All of these special edition Jaguar F-Pace SVR cars will get a set of rear logos painted in bronze, a special Edition 1988 logo. Many details on the outside are painted glossy black such as mirror covers, brake pads, wheel center shots…

Stepping inside, the cockpit of this special F-Pace is wrapped in black semi-aniline leather with Sunset Gold Satin painted decorative details. These details appear on the center console, steering wheel, gearshift paddles and front seats. The car also owns a set of special open black logos, the SV Bespoke and Edition 1988 logos are located on the door sill and glow.

Underneath the bonnet, the car is still equipped with the familiar 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine block. This engine produces 550 hp and 700 Nm of torque for the 1988 Jaguar F-Pace Edition.

The design of the F-Pace SVR Edition 1988 was inspired by Jaguar’s legendary endurance racing car, said Richard Woollet, head of the SVO division. In order to create a special glossy metallic paint, we had to make up to 40 different tests until the depth of the paint was pleasing to everyone.”

This SUV will be shown to the public for the first time at Le Mans 24h this year, next to the legendary Jaguar XJR-9 LM.