Jaguar Land Rover’s special vehicle Operations (SVO) division, accountable for the new XE SV job 8, will develop its own bespoke designs in the future, according to brand manager John Edwards.
Rather than staying with improved versions of existing designs like F-Type-based job 7 as well as XE-based job 8, the SVO division will likewise target vehicles like the Mercedes-AMG GT by producing a totally unique sports vehicle of its own.
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“Deep down we want to make our own model,” Edwards told auto Express. “Just look at the success of the [Mercedes] AMG GT.”
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It’s possible that Jaguar might produce a rival for the AMG GT by using the mechanical cosmetics of the F-Type SVR (right) as well as dressing it in a bespoke body, with a unique interior.
Edwards emphasised the requirement for SVO to get its early ‘Project’ vehicles right before embarking on standalone models, however. While it’s currently uncertain which JLR products are next in line for the SVO treatment, Edwards explained that the Jaguar F-Pace as well as upcoming variety Rover Velar SUVs had “great potential”.
The new XE SV job 8 went from very first sketch to official expose in 12 months, proving JLR has the capability to accelerate advancement of its future bespoke sports vehicle should it wish. Edwards applauded the flexibility his team of engineers had been provided for the job 7 as well as job 8, in fact, as well as verified he was looking towards the next generation of products.
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