Jaguar F-Pace SVR 2019 revealed in New York

Jaguar has lifted the silk off its new F-Pace SVR at the New York motor show, sporting enhanced styling, more engine and a host of go-fast upgrades over the current F-Pace range.

Confirmed for an Australian launch around November this year, the high-performance mid-size SUV is motivated by a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 tuned to produce 404kW of power and 680Nm of torque courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) tuning division Special Vehicle Operations (SVO).

This translates to a zero to 100km/h dash of 4.3 seconds and a maximum velocity of 283km/h with the eight-speed automatic transmission at full tilt.

For comparison, the current top-dog F-Pace, the S 35t, makes a strong 280kW and 450Nm of torque from its supercharged V6, and runs the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 5.5s.

Sharper handling can also be expected with stiffer adaptive suspension onboard, as well as a more rigid chassis and a revised power steering calibration.

While all-wheel-drive is standard across the F-Pace range, the SVR's driveline has been upgraded with torque vectoring capability and an electronic limited-slip differential at the rear to manage the added grunt.

The SVR F-Pace gets a more aggressive body kit, 25mm-wider rear hoops and a set of quad tailpipes.

Styling has been tweaked too, with a more aggressive body kit, 25mm-wider rear hoops and a set of quad tailpipes that finish the SVR's bespoke Variable Active Exhaust System.

The new forged wheels will be available in ‘lightweight’ 21-inch or 22-inch sizing, shielding the mid-size Brit's 395mm front and 396mm rear two-piece brake discs.

On the inside, the F-Pace SVR has been treated to slimline leather ‘sports’ seats, a 10.0-inch infotainment system and a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster – the latter two carried over from the standard F-Pace range.

Inside, the F-Pace SVR gets a 10.0-inch infotainment system and a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster.

Interior colour options include Red with Jet black, Light Oyster with Jet black, Siena Tan with Jet black and Jet black with Light Oyster stitching.

Local pricing and specifications are expected to be revealed in the coming months before the Jaguar F-Pace SVR blasts into local showrooms before year’s end.

Check out all the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace price and spec here.

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