Performance Review: Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 - [2019]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar F Type Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid.This particular Jaguar F Type has a 5000cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The F Type shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the F Type's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1735 kgs (3825 lbs) this makes the Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 in the same weight category as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar F Type shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 5000cc 32V V8 engine produces 444 bhp (331 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 428 lb-ft (580.2 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Jaguar F Type you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2016 Audi A8 S8 Plus 4.0 V8 Turbo (280.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar F Type.

The Jaguar F Type has a Power to weight ratio of 255.9 bhp per ton and 246.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 F Type competing with the 2016 Audi A8 S8 Plus 4.0 V8 Turbo (280.9 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster (280.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Jaguar F Type generating around 246.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Drag Pack 4 Speed (271.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1967 Pontiac GTO 6.6 Litre V8 HO (271.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.5 secs, this made the Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the or the 2020 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.40 secs). This Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 is also faster than the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the F Type and the 1998 Mercedes C Class 55 AMG

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar F Type on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.99 secs @ 105.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Mercedes C Class 55 AMG (12.94 secs), the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (12.95 secs), and the 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8 (12.95 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2019 version of the Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 177mph.

Top Speed of the 2019 F Type equals the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (188 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2019 Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 then how about the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (188 mph), the 2020 Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (188 mph), or the 2017 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster (188 mph).

Related Links:

2019 F Type Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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