2016 Jaguar F-Type SVR Roadster Photos, engines & full specs

While BMW had the M and Mercedes-Benz had the AMG, the British Jaguar-Land Rover had the SVR, which produced high-performance vehicles for these two brands, and the F-Type SVR was a perfect example of what this special department could do.

Jaguar launched the SVR version of the F-Type in 2016 as the most powerful Jaguar to that date. Thus, besides the sexy styling, the sporty coupe also provided impressive performances. In addition, the interior was luxurious.

Unlike its regular F-Type sibling, the SVR version featured a new front fascia fitted with enlarged side scoops in the lower bumper to cool the massive front brakes. Jaguar installed extracting vents on the front fenders to release the air trapped inside the wheel wells, thus reducing the aerodynamic lift at higher speeds. Another significant change was at the back, where the SVR received a quad exhaust system instead o the twin pipes offered on the rest of the F-Type range. Finally, to complete the car's sporty image, Jaguar added a wing on the trunk.

The cabin was fit for two passengers, with bucket-type seats that could hold their occupants during high-speed cornering. Atop the center stack, the automaker installed an eight-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system that could've been paired with a dedicated app, which allowed the owner to start the engine, locate the vehicle, and precondition the car before driving it right from their smartphones or smartwatches.

Under the hood, Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations department (SVR) installed a supercharged V8 engine that sent the power in all corners via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Even though it was slightly slower than its coupe sibling, the SVR Roadster offered performances that could fit in the supercar territory.