# Ultra-Aggressive Limited Edition Sedans The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Has a Top Speed of 220 MPH By Michael Hines | Published 2017-06-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-xe-sv-project References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2017/6/28/Jaguar-XE-SV-Project-8-Unveiled-With-200-000-Price-Tag-7739870/) & [jaguarusa](https://www.jaguarusa.com/index.html) The [Jaguar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fpace-svr) XE SV Project 8 just made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The track-focused car is based on Jaguar's smallest sedan, yet the XE SV Project 8 is actually the most powerful car ever built by the company. It packs a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine good for 590 horsepower. It can do 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 220 mph. In addition to getting a horsepower boost the Jaguar XE SV Project 8 also has a redone body designed to be lighter and more aerodynamic. The [sporty sedan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-cadillac-ct5v-blackwing) comes in two interior configurations. One that mimics a normal four-door and another that strips out the rear seats in favor of a roll cage and adds a four-point safety harness to the front seats. Only 300 versions of the Jaguar XE SV Project 8 will be made and each one will cost $192,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-performance Sedans:** Opportunity to develop and market limited edition sedans with exceptional speed and power. - **Track-focused Cars:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating vehicles specifically designed for racing circuits. - **Lightweight Aerodynamic Designs:** Innovation opportunities exist in developing car bodies that are lighter and more aerodynamic for enhanced performance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Potential for automotive manufacturers to produce high-performance limited edition sedans. - **Motorsports:** Opportunity for the motorsports industry to create specialized racing cars. - **Advanced Materials:** Innovation possibilities in the development of lightweight materials for car bodies with improved aerodynamics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md) - [Internal-Combustion SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fpace-svr.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [Race-Ready Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bst-edition-270.md) - [Ultra-Exclusive SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-rover-sv-carmel-edition.md) - [Restored All-Aluminum Jaguars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-xk.md) - [Hyper-Fast Electric Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-su7-ultra.md) - [High-Performance Sports Car Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd.md)