Bought a Jaguar Project 8

Petlizard · 10-21-2023, 10:31 PM

After picking up a F-Pace SVR earlier this summer, I had planned to keep my SVR f-type for the next 5-10 yrs. as the v8 engines slowly die out. At least that was the plan until I came across this Project 8 at a decent price, and with only 4,000 miles. Well, the f-type is now gone.
I’ve had the car for a few months now and with about 1,200-miles on it, so here are some impressions for those who are interested in this unique vehicle.

-It grips like nothing I’ve driven. The closest car comes to mind is a 911 gt2 rest I drive at a track event back in 2022.
-The power is too much for public road. It’s now easily the fastest car in my fleet.
-It draws a whole lot of attention, but most people think it’s some sort of aftermarket kit car.
-The transmission is very good with quick up and down shifts when you call for them. The upshifts comes with a chain saw like snarl that is very addictive.
-It’s a car that is more fun to drive fast vs. just cruising around town (my black series is more fun in this arena).
-The details on the exterior, form the all carbon hood and bumper to the flared out rear arches, are pretty cool to observe.
-The interior is pretty plain for such a special car.

The car came with PPF and ceramic so no extra work is needed here. Now I just need to enjoy it as much as I can before the colder temperature comes due to the fact that it wears cup2 tires.

DanG · 10-21-2023, 10:45 PM

Fun car. Nice purchase.

NickyC · 10-21-2023, 10:47 PM

Super cool, what a unique car!

Did you remove the Jaguar graphic from the rear quarter or did they sell the car without it?

chassis · 10-21-2023, 10:51 PM

Looks good. Well laid-out interior.

M-technik-3 · 10-22-2023, 09:23 AM

I approve!! Funny I had just watched this video the other day. I had seen it when it was on Top Gear but watched again.

ShocknAwe · 10-22-2023, 11:57 AM

One of the coolest cars to come in a while. Nice addition.

NikMN · 10-22-2023, 11:59 AM

Congratulations. Great car and last of its kind

Alfisti · 10-22-2023, 06:39 PM

That is so damn cool, absolutely love it.

Burrcold · 10-22-2023, 06:57 PM

Very cool car! That interior looks better than almost every production interior right now.

Donatello. · 10-22-2023, 08:38 PM

Cool car. Looked at what MSRP was when new. Wow lol

MJBO · 10-22-2023, 08:58 PM

Epic, stunning colour too!

Petlizard · 10-25-2023, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickyC

Super cool, what a unique car!

Did you remove the Jaguar graphic from the rear quarter or did they sell the car without it?

Apparently there are three options for the graphics. First option has the cat, the circle SV on the hood, and the stripe. Second option delete the cat from the trio. Third option, which is what my car has, only have the stripe.

M5Rick · 10-25-2023, 11:04 AM

Love the set up of that.

OGOverkill · 10-25-2023, 11:19 AM

beautiful

Steeler · 10-25-2023, 11:46 AM

Harry can't say enough about it.
Many vids on his but this is a good synopsis.

Enjoy, nice addition.

GOLFFRR · 10-25-2023, 01:07 PM

cool car

dgoldenz · 10-25-2023, 02:23 PM

I forgot these even existed. Pretty awesome

Oldgixxer · 10-26-2023, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dgoldenz

I forgot these even existed. Pretty awesome

I didn't know they even existed lol,definitely a badass machine,congrats and enjoy Petlizard

Rocket455 · 10-26-2023, 04:02 PM

So damn cool!!! Wow! Fantastic purchase, OP.

10-21-2023, 10:31 PM	#1
Petlizard Lieutenant 610 Rep 566 Posts Drives: C63 BS; LC500; F Pace SVR; P8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA iTrader: (3)	Bought a Jaguar Project 8 After picking up a F-Pace SVR earlier this summer, I had planned to keep my SVR f-type for the next 5-10 yrs. as the v8 engines slowly die out. At least that was the plan until I came across this Project 8 at a decent price, and with only 4,000 miles. Well, the f-type is now gone. I’ve had the car for a few months now and with about 1,200-miles on it, so here are some impressions for those who are interested in this unique vehicle. -It grips like nothing I’ve driven. The closest car comes to mind is a 911 gt2 rest I drive at a track event back in 2022. -The power is too much for public road. It’s now easily the fastest car in my fleet. -It draws a whole lot of attention, but most people think it’s some sort of aftermarket kit car. -The transmission is very good with quick up and down shifts when you call for them. The upshifts comes with a chain saw like snarl that is very addictive. -It’s a car that is more fun to drive fast vs. just cruising around town (my black series is more fun in this arena). -The details on the exterior, form the all carbon hood and bumper to the flared out rear arches, are pretty cool to observe. -The interior is pretty plain for such a special car. The car came with PPF and ceramic so no extra work is needed here. Now I just need to enjoy it as much as I can before the colder temperature comes due to the fact that it wears cup2 tires. Attached Images
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