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Jaguar's 2017 F-Type SVR hits 200 mph and is more comfortable

The first Jaguar to wears the SVR badge arrives featuring more power, a lighter curb weight, a 200-mph top speed and better on road comfort.

Jon Wong
Jon Wong was a reviews editor for CNET Cars. He test drove and wrote about new cars and oversaw coverage of automotive accessories and garage gear. In his spare time, he enjoys track days, caring for his fleet of old Japanese cars and searching for the next one to add to his garage.
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The new Jaguar F-Type SVR more powerful supercharged V-8 engine produces 575 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque.

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It reaches 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, and features a top speed of 200 mph. .

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Developed by Jaguar Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations, the F-Type is the first Jaguar to wear the SVR badge.

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In base form, the F-Type SVR is 55 pounds lighter than the F-Type R thanks in part to a titanium exhaust system and lighter wheels.

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With optional features such as carbon ceramic brakes, a carbon fiber roof and additional carbon fiber exterior pieces, the SVR can be up to 110 pounds lighter than the F-Type R.

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The eight-speed ZF automatic transmission features special calibration for even quicker shifts in the SVR.

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Carbon ceramic brakes are a $12,000 option on the F-Type SVR.

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The F-Type SVR starts at $125,950 and will arrive in dealers this summer.

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While the exhaust on the F-Type R is loud, the F-Type SVR's titanium exhaust is even louder and weighs 35 pounds less than the R's system.

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Programming for the electric power steering, torque vectoring, all-wheel drive system and dynamic stability is also new helping to optimize the SVR's performance.

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