Development of the Jaguar F-Pace appears to be gaining momentum as more photos and even a video of the upcoming SUV undergoing winter testing have surfaced. First previewed as the Jaguar C-X17 concept in 2013, mules of the F-Pace have since then been spotted running about in the snow, on the track and on road.
In the aforementioned video, a heavily-masked prototype of the Jaguar F-Pace with roof-mounted lights is seen ploughing the frozen roads of northern Europe. Not much can be deduced from said video apart from a segment showing the car’s tail lamps light up at night, further highlighting its F-Type-inspired design.
Accompanying the video are additional photos of said SUV lapping a circuit – probably as part of endurance tests. Set to ride on the aluminium iQ[Al] platform, the Jaguar F-Pace will be able to undercut its rivals in terms of weight by quite a significant margin. Engine options are expected to be that of the Ingenium-derived variants with several petrol and diesel options on offer.
Hotter models will likely employ the supercharged V6 mill from the Jaguar F-Type S while the range-topping F-Pace variant should carry the supercharged V8 from the F-Type R. In its current state of tune, the V8 produces a total of 550 PS and 680 Nm of torque.
The Jaguar F-Pace is expected to send its power to the rear wheels while all-wheel drive could be offered as an option – mid- to high-spec models could feature it as standard, though. ZF’s 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission should present itself as the most likely candidate for application. With progress moving at such a rate, the public can expect to see the Solihull-built F-Pace in full at the Frankfurt show in September.
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So ugly
I for one am looking forward to the F-Pace. Find that it pulls of the F-Type look better than the XE and XF, at least in concept form.
i like this Jaguar/Land Rover revival. More option than the standard German offerings
It’s better than BMW.
BMW and VW is so boring. 2000s and 1990s dashboard.
But this is under camouflage, how to know it’s nice design?
huh? the latest VW Golf GTI is nice what.. im considering to get 1 for myself.. haha
plow twist…range rover to launch S-Class rivalling luxo sedan based on Jaguar XJ