- Jaguar gives performance car fans the chance to experience the world’s fastest four‑door sedan as 600PS, 200mph, XE SV Project 8 becomes Nürburgring Race Taxi
- Most extreme performance road‑legal Jaguar is the production sedan record holder at the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife, with a 7min 21.23sec lap in November 2017
- Thrill‑seekers can enjoy a hot lap of the world’s most demanding circuit with a professional driver at the wheel for €199
- Gift vouchers for Project 8 or XJR575 Nordschleife passenger experiences are available now at www.jaguar‑experience.de
(Fen End, UK – 24 October 2018) Visitors to the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany can now experience the thrill of the fastest production four‑door car to lap the legendary circuit as the ultimate XE SV Project 8 with Track Pack becomes the latest Jaguar Race Taxi.
Project 8 is the most extreme performance road‑legal Jaguar ever, designed, engineered and hand‑assembled by Special Vehicle Operations. In November 2017 the 600PS 5.0‑litre supercharged V8 sedan beat some of the world’s fastest two‑door coupes and supercars to set a record lap time of 7min 21.23sec.
Thrill‑seekers will get a full demonstration of Project 8’s exceptional performance and handling as Jaguar’s professional drivers take them on a lap of ‘The Green Hell’ at speeds in excess of 250km/h (155mph). Passengers will also experience g‑forces of more than 1.3g around the 20.8km (12.9‑mile), 73‑turn circuit – up to 1.8g in the banked Karussell corner.
The XE SV Project 8 demonstrated its incredible mix of raw speed and dynamic precision by setting a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record last year. Now, visitors to this sensational circuit – which played a pivotal role in the development of the ultimate Jaguar XE – will get the chance to experience the full track capability of the world’s fastest four‑door sedan.
Phil Talboys
Jaguar Land Rover European Engineering Operations Manager
Taxi! Experience Jaguar XE SV Project 8, the world’s fastest sedan on the Nürburgring Nordschleife
The Nürburgring Nordschleife was an essential part of the XE SV Project 8’s development process, with Jaguar’s team of engineers and drivers at the SV Development Centre, located at the circuit, honing the most track‑focused car Special Vehicle Operations has ever produced.
The Jaguar XE, with its dynamic design and aluminium‑intensive monocoque, forms the perfect foundation for the enhanced performance of Project 8. Taking the already agile and responsive handling of the XE, extensive performance enhancements enable Project 8 to sprint from 0‑60mph in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 200mph.
With world‑class motorsport technology throughout, Project 8 has carbon fibre panels, adjustable aerodynamics, a unique suspension setup with adjustable ride height and camber and is the first road car with F1‑style ceramic wheel bearings. It’s also the first Jaguar with a dedicated Track Mode, which activates electronic calibration settings tailored to circuit use.
The two‑seat Track Pack‑equipped Project 8 Race Taxi joins the 575PS four‑seat XJR575 Race Taxi – the fastest and most powerful XJ in the luxury saloon’s 50‑year history.
Jaguar Race Taxi experiences are available until the circuit closes in mid‑November, and will be offered throughout the open season in 2019. Book for €199 per lap online at www.jaguar‑experience.de. Gift vouchers are available.
Further information
For more information please contact:
Conrad Allum
Jaguar UK Senior Press Officer
M: 07468 715 346
E: ceallum@jaguarlandrover.com
Jessica Jay
Jaguar UK Press Officer & Events
M: 07469 021 135
E: jjay3@jaguarlandrover.com
Notes to Editors
About Special Vehicle Operations
Special Vehicle Operations is a specialist team of Jaguar and Land Rover designers, engineers and technicians dedicated to enhancing the performance, luxury and capability attributes of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. See: www.jaguar.com/about‑jaguar/special‑vehicle‑operations/
About Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all‑wheel‑drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques.
We employ more than 44,000 people globally and support around 260,000 more through our retailer network, suppliers and local businesses. Manufacturing is centred in the UK, with additional plants in China, Brazil, Austria and Slovakia.
At Jaguar Land Rover, we are driven by a desire to deliver class‑leading vehicles, which will provide experiences our customers will love, for life. Our products are in demand around the globe. In 2017 Jaguar Land Rover sold 621,109 vehicles in 130 countries, with more than 80 per cent of our vehicles being sold abroad.
Our innovation is continuous: we will spend in the region of £4.5 billion this year on new product creation and capital expenditure.
From 2020 all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be electrified, giving our customers even more choice. We will introduce a portfolio of electrified products across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug‑in hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles as well as continuing to offer ultra‑clean petrol and diesel engines.
