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Jaguar considering XER-S with 542 bhp V8 engine

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Jaguar is reportedly working on a range-topping version of the 2015 XE that will be powered by a V8 engine. Jaguar already confirmed that the F-Type's V6 3.0-liter supercharged engine will be offered in the XE, but I guess that isn't enough for them!

Auto Express reports that the motor will deliver 542 bhp. That figure matches the 5.0-liter V8 supercharged engine in the F-Type R Coupe. With that engine, the Jaguar XE should have a top speed of more than 186 mph.

The range topping model of XE, the XER-S, will likely be revealed in 2016 following the introduction of lesser S and RS derivatives.

This is something to get excited about.
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That will be crazy, good on Jaguar's part for keeping V8's alive, this is what we needed in a segment like this at a time where it's getting chopped
I knew a V8 would fit and I knew it would come from the F-Type ;) although I speculated on only the R, but regardless excellent to hear. I will probably not be opting for such option but heres to having the choice!

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They could always make it fit and likely they made it in such a way it can fit a V8.
I want to see what that V8 engine looks like under the hood of the XER-S. I wonder how tight of a fit the engine would be in there. This will be a killer top of the line model for Jaguar.
Indeed, it sounds like they really want to go M hunting. C63 is about to lose its title of snarliest sports saloon. ;)
I want to see what that V8 engine looks like under the hood of the XER-S. I wonder how tight of a fit the engine would be in there. This will be a killer top of the line model for Jaguar.
Thats a question I think a number of tuning companies will ask, have to fit some more forced induction in their somewhere!
eh, Jags aren't really a favourite of the tuning houses regardless.
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