Jaguar unveils Le Mans-inspired SUV

Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a limited-edition high-performance SUV, with just 394 of the vehicles being built worldwide.

The exclusive F-PACE SVR Edition 1988 is inspired by Jaguar 's rich racing heritage and boasts Midnight Amethyst Gloss paintwork, Champagne Gold Satin 22-inch forged alloy wheels, Sunset Gold Satin exterior and interior detailing, plus a 'One of 394 ' SV Bespoke commissioning graphic.

The Edition 1988 name, and the total number of cars to be built by Jaguar 's Special Vehicle Operations division, pays tribute to the number of laps completed by the winning XJR-9 LM at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1988.

Mark Turner, commercial director of special vehicle operations, Jaguar, said: “Since its introduction in 2019, the Jaguar F-PACE SVR has established itself as a highly characterful and rewarding high-performance car. Pairing these qualities with a level of SV Bespoke personalisation and exclusivity never offered before on F-PACE makes Edition 1988 an even more captivating proposition. With strictly limited availability, we 're confident this will quickly become the most sought-after F-PACE SVR yet. ”

Midnight Amethyst Gloss paintwork is a new colour that will only be offered to Jaguar F-PACE SVR Edition 1988 customers.

Richard Woolley, Special Vehicle Operations Creative Director, Jaguar said: “The design of the F-PACE SVR Edition 1988 is inspired by legendary Jaguar endurance racing cars. The Midnight Amethyst Gloss paintwork appears black until its amethyst undertones are revealed in bright sunshine, emphasising the SVR 's dynamic exterior. To achieve this dramatic Ultra Metallic Gloss finish, we assessed more than 40 variations to create the desired depth of colour. ”

Edition 1988 is also unique in featuring a Sunset Gold Satin Jaguar leaper and script on the tailgate. A laser-etched Edition 1988 logo is applied to each front wing panel. Gloss Black finishes are extended to the door mirror caps, brake calipers, wheel centre caps and the letter R on the SVR badging.

The Jaguar F-PACE SVR Edition 1988 will be presented alongside the 1988 Le Mans-winning XJR-9 on Special Vehicle Operations ' display at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, June 8-12, and makes its debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 23-26.

The new model is available to order now from Jaguar retailers worldwide, priced from £101,550 in the UK.

For details, visit: www.jaguar.com/SVO