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Jaguar has announced a limited run V8 special based on the XE saloon boasting a whopping 600hp. The XE SV Project 8 is the latest car from Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) and just 300 will be made. Jaguar claims that the Project 8, which uses the ultimate iteration of the long-serving 5.0-litre V8 engine, will have "supercar performance and dynamics in a sedan."
A heavily camouflaged prototype is currently testing at the Nurburgring race track in Germany, and John Edwards, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations said: "The time is right for SVO to produce the most extreme performance road car in the history of Jaguar. The SVO team is possessed by the spirit of performance and committed to creating the most thrilling driving experience imaginable.
"Our clients worldwide were thrilled by the F-Type Project 7. The new XE SV Project 8 takes aerodynamics and performance engineering to another level - it is conceived for enthusiasts and the most discerning collectors. The price for such an extreme performance sports car available in strictly limited numbers will reflect that."
Full details of the Project 8's development, specs, and performance will be made public at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed in late June.