On Monday, May 30, those interested had the opportunity to try out the English marks on the Biķernieki track “Jaguar“most powerful cars -” F-Type “and” F-Pace SVR “.
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The cars brought to Riga were equipped with a V8 compressor engine – the Jaguar’s 32-valve forced-blow heart is still unique, but the emission reduction course taken by Europe means that the big cats it sounds like will soon be on the list of rare species.
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 the I-Pace, an electric car that 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 of 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. are at the zenith of their development, their performance is simply fantastic and there is no alternative on an emotional level, the dynamics and handling are better than ever, and we’ve made sure again today that this is also true of the fast Jaguar, “says one of them. Alagu Zelmenis, producer of Jaguar Experience Tour.
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. However, these are the technical details. and the engine is also ideal for everyday use – deep torque is available from low revs without delay. Zandowski.
The V8 engine has several power levels. In the “F-Type R-Dynamic” cars brought to Riga, it developed 450 hp, while in the most extreme version the maximum power reaches 575 hp. The F-Pace SVR engine offers 550 hp and 700 Nm of torque.
The SVR (from Special Vehicle Ratings) created by the Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) unit stands out not only for its impressive acceleration (four seconds to 100 km / h) but also for its sporty handling. This is ensured by specially designed suspension elements, some of which were upgraded in 2021. The standard all-wheel drive transmission is tuned to deliver 70 percent of the torque to the rear wheels, while the Dynamic mode makes the F-Pace SVR almost a classic car with 90 percent traction on the rear wheels.
The F-Pace can’t go unnoticed on the track or on the street, as it stands out with its 22-inch discs, specially designed bumpers and other exclusive design elements, including special paint.
“Super-fast crossovers are a vital market segment, 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 I think the English have an interesting niche product. “It combines practicality, high – quality design and luxury with rather brutal dynamics. There is no shortage of buyers in the market who like this alliance of counterparts, and Jaguar is simply different from German and Italian cars,” says Zelmenis.
Biķernieki track – a perfect training ground
The recently upgraded F-Type has an all-aluminum body and is available in both coupe and convertible bodies. The dynamics required for a sports car are provided by three engines: in the “P300” version it is a two-liter turbocharged engine with 300 hp; “P450” – five-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 engines.
“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, as the cab is not big, but it ‘s not too narrow, “says Zandovsky.
Opened in 1966 Biķernieki track 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.
“The 450 horsepower is an impressive number, and after the 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 doesn’t require any But my main lesson of the day is that whenever possible, you should enjoy such fast and efficient cars while they’re still available. and leave after driving, “sums up the” Delfi Auto “editor.
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