May 31, 2022
The information was prepared by Velocita.
On Monday, May 30, at the Riga race track in Biķernieki, those interested had the opportunity to try out the strongest cars of the English brand Jaguar – F-Type and F-Pace SVR.
“Unique emotions to be enjoyed while such cars are still available,” said similar words after the Jaguar Experience Tour event at the Biķernieki track on Monday, which was attended by Latvian car journalists, motorists and Jaguar enthusiasts.
The cars brought to Riga were equipped with a V8 compressor engine and ready to demonstrate the highest level to the most demanding vehicle connoisseurs. The Jaguar’s 32-valve forced-blow heart is still unique, but Europe’s emission reduction course means the big cats with its chest will soon be on the ranks.
Jaguar also associates its future with environmentally friendly luxury, and the company’s vision is reflected in its ReImagine strategy. It predicts that all new models will be fully electric from 2025, and Jaguar plans to offer only zero-emission cars by the end of the decade.
Jaguar is already offering I-Pace, one of the most advanced in the electric car market, which has proven the many benefits of e-cars, but both experts and ordinary drivers agree that it will take some time for electric vehicles to deliver the emotions they create. most capable internal combustion Jaguar.
“We live in an interesting time. On the one hand, the days of fast internal combustion machines seem to be numbered and it’s a little sad to be aware of it. “The performance is at the zenith of its development. Its performance is simply fantastic, and on an emotional level there is no alternative. participants, TV Auto news producer Aldis Zelmenis.
V8 tradition and SuperSUV
“The third-generation V8 supercharged engine in the Jaguar program has been around since 2009 and has been under development all along. But I think it’s the technical details. “It’s also ideal for everyday use – with low torque at low revs without delay. It’s the engine of a gentleman’s sports car – powerful but without extravagant aggression,” says Raimonds Zandovskis, Delfi Auto’s editor and owner of the classic Jaguar.
The V8 engine has several power levels. In the F-Type R-Dynamic cars delivered to Riga, it developed 450 hp, while in the most extreme version the maximum power reaches 575 hp. The exclusive F-Pace SVR engine offers 550 hp and 700 Nm of torque.
The Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) SVR (from Special Vehicle Ratings) stands out not only for its impressive acceleration (4 seconds to 100 km / h) but also for its excellent handling. This is ensured by specially developed suspension elements, some of which were modernized in 2021. The standard all-wheel drive transmission is tuned to deliver 70 percent torque to the rear wheels, while in Dynamic mode, the F-Pace SVR becomes almost a classic drive car, with the rear wheels receiving 90 percent traction.
The F-Pace can’t go unnoticed on the track or on the street, as it stands out with 22-inch discs, specially designed bumpers and other exclusive design elements, including special paint.
“Super-fast crossovers are a vital segment of the market, so it’s no wonder that Jaguar wanted to take its place – and F-Pace is a good raw material. Sports car Puritans don’t recognize this genre, but “High – quality design and luxury are combined with rather brutal dynamics.
Biķernieki track – a perfect training ground
The recently upgraded F-Type has a body made entirely of aluminum, and the model is available in both coupe and convertible body types. The dynamics required for a sports car are provided by three engines: in the P300 version it is a 2-liter turbocharged engine with 300 hp; P450 – 5 liter V8 compressor engine with 450 hp; while the V8 at the top of the model’s F-Type R develops 575 hp. To achieve 700 Nm of torque efficiently on the road, the most powerful version has all-wheel drive, which is also available as an optional F-Type R-Dynamic with 450 hp engine.
“How closely the F-Type has followed in the footsteps of the legendary E-Type is to be judged by others, but I like that in today’s world of inflated cars, this model is quite compact. There is also a good balance in the interior, is not too narrow, “says Raimonds Zandovskis.
The Bikernieki track, opened in 1966, is the largest motorsport complex in the Baltic States, and it is difficult to imagine a better place to demonstrate the dynamics of sports models and fully feel their potential. In straight sections, the car can develop more than 200 km / h, but as the corners approach, even the best brakes must pass a thorough test. Plus a special challenge for both equipment and riders is the terrain. Such a track demonstrates the best that a car is capable of and does not allow any shortcomings to go unnoticed. Therefore, the vehicles that have passed the test in Biķernieki actually receive an unofficial confirmation of performance – if they have passed here, then they are ready for anything.
“450 horsepower is an impressive number, and after today’s track session I would say it’s optimal, especially when combined with all-wheel drive for added safety. The Jaguar Plus still has strong but comfortable suspension and intuitive handling that requires no special adaptation But my main lesson for the day is that whenever possible, you should enjoy such fast and efficient cars while they’re still available. leave after driving, “admits Delfi Auto editor.
Jaguar Pair
Jaguar has been creating uniquely beautiful luxury cars since 1935 with a passion for making life more unusual for customers. Today, the world-class Jaguar model range includes the XE and XF sedans and XF Sportbrake, the F-Type sports car, the F-Pace performance SUV, the E-Pace compact performance SUV and the electric performance SUV I-Pace. From 2025, Jaguar will become a fully electric, modern luxury brand with an extremely beautiful range of models with an emotionally appealing design and advanced next-generation technology. The road to electrification is already taking place today with a number of lightweight and rechargeable hybrids, as well as 100% electric models.
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