2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR - A 200 MPH Daily Driver?

Well, that's what Jaguar wants you to think, calling the 2017 F-Type SVR a "200mph, all-weather supercar." I can see it now, desperately trying to convince your wife that your $130K Jag is a better choice than your Jeep or Range rover in a snow storm. The saying "A jack of all trades & a master of none" first came to mind, when reading Jaguars press release. I mean you can't top out at 200MPH & also be able to enjoy a comfortable ride in most other driving conditions, can you?

The short answer is yes, yes you can. In case you haven't noticed  technology has come a long way, & the brains of this car allow it to wear two different hats. The 583HP 5.0L Supercharged V8 assisted by the 8 Speed Quickshift transmission is what rockets the F-Type SVR from 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds. We know that there are more powerful cars that go slower & less powerful cars that go faster. Besides the power-weight ratio, the speed is mainly due to how efficiently the vehicle transfers the power to the payment (or snow). You'll have a double wishbone suspension, Adaptive Dynamics, Torque Vectoring, & Dynamic Stability control. These systems will read the road, as well as you constantly making adjustments for a better ride. Yes the car can read you, but this isn't a good reason to stop seeing your therapist or start talking to it when no ones looking.

Remember, speed doesn't kill you, suddenly becoming stationary does, so proper braking should be a part of the F-Type SVR, and it is. The Six & Four piston break calipers coupled with a Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brake system will help you to slow down enough to avoid that telephone pole your headed towards because you were staring at that blonde for a bit too long.

I've always admired the jaguars styling and the F-Type SVR is no exception. It looks like someone took a fighter jet and dialed the angular, aggressive cues down from a 10 to a 6. It looks like it's holding something back, exhibiting a bit of self control if you will.  The 2017 F Type SVR debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show and will be on sale in the USA for about $130K.