If you've ever wanted to drive off in a new Jaguar with a roaring V8 engine, this is your last chance. The British carmaker has started to phase the venerable 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine from all its model lines as it set sights on electric vehicles. US dealers are reporting these high-performance models are selling a lot faster than expected and even some configurations are gone for good. This isn't just a model change - it's the end of an era for one of the most iconic engines in the luxury performance segment.
Which Jaguar Models Still Offer a V8?
There are only three Jaguar models that currently have the incredible V8 option and they won't be available forever. The F-TYPE R Sports Car is the purest sports car representation of Jaguar's performance DNA, and it still includes 575 horsepower in a coupe or convertible. The F-PACE SVR it also delivers that performance in an SUV package. The XF R-Dynamic sedan offers a more personable version of the same power. As per Jaguar, production will stop by late 2024, so whatever is left on dealer lots now is basically the last insane stock of V8 Jaguars.
Why Jag is Killing the V8
The writing has been on the wall. More stringent emissions regulations throughout the world have made it more and more difficult to rationalize large displacement engines. Jaguar just finalized their commitment to be an all-electric brand by 2025 and that was the last nail in the coffin. This is particularly bittersweet because Jaguar does not even build these V8s; they are sourced through BMW under a supply agreement that will not be renewed. That means once Jaguar sells the last of the current inventory, it is game over for the V8 in Jags. The last V8 onwards will be an instant collector's item.
What Makes These Final V8s Special
Apart from the glorious engine note, the last V8 Jags represent the end of Jaguar's combustion engine tradition. The F-TYPE R is capable of hitting 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, with an exhaust note that will thrill any enthusiast when it gets close to redline. This performance is even more incredible when you consider the F-TYPE R is half the price of most similarly performing exotic cars. The F-PACE SVR demonstrates that an SUV can be all-purpose and offer thrills even for the most discerning enthusiast. It is truly tragic for all the automotive enthusiasts that although Jaguar's upcoming all-electric EV products are clearly going to be fast, their character and theater will not even be closely comparable to these combustion-powered beasts.
Last Minute Purchases Reported by Usual Dealerships
Jaguar dealerships throughout America are reporting overwhelming interest in their remaining V8 inventory. "We've had collectors and enthusiasts calling us across state lines," said Michael R., the sales manager at a Jaguar dealer in southern California. "The F-TYPE R in British Racing Green with the tan interior? That color combo is basically extinct already.", Some buyers are paying over sticker price to get the last examples, anticipating these vehicles will appreciate in value like the last V12 Jaguars.
Specifications: Jaguar's Last V8 Models
| Model | Engine | Horsepower | 0-60 mph | Top Speed | Starting Price |
| F-TYPE R | 5.0L Supercharged V8 | 575 hp | 3.5 sec | 186 mph | $103,000 |
| F-PACE SVR | 5.0L Supercharged V8 | 542 hp | 4.1 sec | 176 mph | $89,000 |
| XF R-Dynamic | 5.0L Supercharged V8 | 444 hp | 4.6 sec | 155 mph | $72,000 |
conclusion
The growl of Jaguar's iconic V8 engines is giving way to silence quickly. The British brand is headed toward an all-electric future, and so it's phasing out the final supercharged 5.0L V8 versions of the F-TYPE R, F-PACE SVR, and XF R-Dynamic from US dealerships. These represent the last of an era where performance defined by sonic-wall-bursting acceleration and spine-tingling exhaust notes giving way to silence of instant torque.
Dealers report dwindling inventories, and even blanked-out configurations have been selling. Enthusiasts are snapping the rest of them up, believing that they will instantly become collector's items. When they are gone, Jaguar's electric future - as compelling as it will be - will never match the uncertain hope that resides in the beast of combustion.
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