Jaguar R and R-S/SVR models are a range of high performance versions of certain car models from the British automotive marque Jaguar Cars, part of parent business Jaguar Land Rover. These cars primarily focus on enhanced "sport" performance. Jaguar began producing R models in 1988 with the introduction of the first XJR, and began producing R-S models in limited production numbers and input from Jaguar SVO (Special Vehicle Operations) with the introduction of the 2012 XKR-S. The R-S mark has since been replaced by the SVR (Special Vehicle Racing) designation, which was first introduced on the 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR, effectively making the XFR-S the last Jaguar SVO car not to carry the SVR moniker.
History
The 1995 XJR was powered by a supercharged 6-cylinder engine, the car produced approximately 322 horsepower. With the revamped line of engines, the powerplant would be based on an eight-cylinder engine with supercharger from 1997 to present. The 1997–2003 XJR produced and of torque, taking the car to in 5 seconds. The new aluminium bodyshell from 2004 to 2009 and increased power to and enhanced computer systems decreased the time to to 4.8 seconds. Starting after year 2000, XJRs were equipped with Jaguar's CATS (Computer Active Technology Suspension), which helped firm up the ride in sporty driving without compromising comfort during day-to-day use.
The first XKR was introduced in 1997 and kept with the same power increases as the XJR except for after 2006 the power in the XKR was boosted to . The S-Type R had a short production run from 2003 to 2008, and came equipped with the same supercharged V8 as the other R models. It was replaced by the XFR, featuring a 5.0 L supercharged V8 producing R-S models were then added to the range starting with the XKR-S in 2012 and later in 2014, the XFR-S. Both these cars produced 550bhp, boasting zero to sixty times of sub 4 seconds. With the introduction of the F Type R some two years later, the then-to-be called Jaguar F-Type R-S was renamed the F-Type SVR along with the all future Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) cars in the model range.
Models Years of Production Model Generation Codename Engine Displacement Engine Format Engine Power Body Front Rear 1988–1993 XJR XJ40 3.6-litre4.0-litre I6
Full-size luxury saloon
1988–1993 XJR-S HE 5.3-litre6.0-litre V12
Coupé
1994–1997 XJR X306 4.0-litre I6
Full-size luxury saloon
1997–2002 Jaguar XKR X100 4.0-litre V8
Coupé and cabriolet
1997–2003 XJR X308 4.0-litre V8
Full-size luxury saloon
2002–2007 S-Type R X308 4.2-litre V8
Executive saloon
2003–2009 XJR X350 4.2-litre V8
Full-size luxury saloon
2006–2014 Jaguar XKR X150 4.2-litre5.0-litre V8
Coupé and cabriolet
2009–2014 Jaguar XKR-S X150 4.2-litre5.0-litre V8
Coupé and cabriolet
2009–2015 XFR X250 5.0-litre V8
Executive saloon
2012–2015 XFR-S X250 5.0-litre V8
Executive saloon and Sportbrake
2013–2019 XJR X351 5.0-litre V8 (XJR575) Full-size luxury saloon
2013–2020 F-Type R X152 5.0-litre V8
Coupé and cabriolet
2016–2020 F-Type SVR X152 5.0-litre V8
Coupé and cabriolet
2017–2019 XE SV Project 8 X760 5.0-litre V8
Super saloon
2018–2025 F-Pace SVR X761 5.0-litre V8 (575 Edition) Luxury compact crossover SUV
2020–2023 F-Type R P575 X152 5.0-litre V8
Coupé and cabriolet
S Models Positioned below the R and SVR ranges, Jaguar offers an S variant on many of their vehicles, which includes sportier styling on both the exterior and interior, more horsepower and a firmer suspension.
F-Type Project 7 Although not carrying SV in its name - unlike the later SV Project 8 - this limited edition speedster variant of the F-Type was developed for production by SVO. It began life as a skunkworks design penned by Italian-Brazilian designer César Pieri. It was discovered by chance when Pieri accidentally showed it to Jaguar then chief designer Ian Callum. The concept then became a functional prototype and eventually reached production.
Powered by the same 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine as the F-Type SVR, both sharing a maximum power output of , it was the joint most powerful Jaguar ever at the time.
Competition BMW's M models, Audi's RS models, Mercedes-Benz's AMG models are often reviewed in direct competition to a similarly-positioned R, R-S or SVR car, as well as models from other manufacturers such as Porsche and Maserati - also being comparable to Alfa Romeo's Quadrifoglio and Lexus' F model ranges.
S models compare closely with BMW's M Sport range, Audi's S models, Mercedes-Benz's lower AMG models in addition to sporting versions of many cars by a variety of makes.
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