2020 Jaguar XE SV Project 8 - Single-Owner Car, 1531 Miles

Highlights 

• Incredibly rare and highly desirable performance Jaguar

• Limited edition model – one of just 35 allocated to the UK

• 592bhp supercharged V8 engine

• 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 200mph

• Jaguar main dealer service history

• Meticulously maintained

• Especially low mileage

• In superb condition throughout

• Rear suspension parts replaced under warranty

Overview

When it comes to super saloons most people will immediately think of BMW's M output, or perhaps Audi's RS series of cars, but back in the late twenty tens there was another manufacturer that made both look tame in comparison. The company? Jaguar. The car the XE SV Project 8 – an absolute hooligan of a machine that still absolutely impresses to this day, almost a decade after its initial release. 

A true unicorn car, the Project 8 was the culmination of Jaguar's lairy 5.0-litre V8 period whereby the company's Special Vehicle Operations division plonked its biggest engine – the aforementioned 5.0-litre V8 (in supercharged form) – into its smallest saloon – the XE – producing a monster of a car that produced an earth-shattering 592bhp. With all-wheel drive and lightweight carbon fibre body panels 0-60mph was achieved in just 3.3 seconds before topping out at 200mph!

The car's performance was taken care of then – it was the most powerful production Jag ever and the fastest four-door around the 'Ring – but what about the handling department? Well, thanks to a ton of downforce, a wider track and beefed up suspension it was an absolute dream to drive, too. Add in huge carbon ceramic brakes for effective stopping power and the ultimate package was complete.

When announced, production was to be limited to just 300 hand-built models, although it's believed that around 250 were ultimately delivered. It remains an incredibly rare and highly sought-after entry in Jaguar's legendary line-up so when one comes to market, like this particular 2020 example, interest is well and truly piqued.

A one owner from new car that presents in as-new condition throughout having covered just 1.5K miles, this Jaguar XE SV Project 8 has clearly been cherished and comes complete with documented Jaguar main dealer history. And as one of just 27 UK cars specified with the four-seat, non-Track Pack configuration in the UK, it also allows you to take the family along for the ride. 

Described as “epic” by the vendor (a suitable adjective we must admit), the car wants for nothing having had the common rear suspension issues addressed with relevant parts replaced under warranty by Jaguar Ascot. One for connoisseurs and collectors.

History and documentation

• 2020 model year

• V5C present and correct in the vendor's name

• First registered 28 Sep 2020

• In current ownership since new

• Zero registered former keepers

• Original book pack and wallet

• Two keys

• Vehicle specific personalised registration included - PR08JGR

• Full main dealer service history with Jaguar online service history showing inspections at the following intervals: pre-delivery inspection at 48 miles (2019), service at 175 miles (2023 – with supporting invoice), service at 730 miles (2025)

• Jaguar main dealer invoice showing service at 1,373 miles (2026) 

• The vendor informs us that the car has always lived indoors in climate controlled professional storage

• London ULEZ compliant

• 1,531 indicated miles

• This car has a finance agreement in place which will be cleared upon a successful auction prior to collection

Interior

• In incredible, well-maintained condition throughout commensurate with such low mileage

• Clean and original

• No evidence of any damage or significant wear

• The leather and Alcantara upholstery remains in great shape

• Carbon fibre trim pieces present well

• Jaguar SV 1 of 300 badge present and correct

• Jaguar floor mats

• No reports of any electrical issues

• The boot space is clean and tidy and the factory tyre kit is present

• Engine bay presents beautifully

Exterior

• Described as being in as-new condition by the vendor the car has always been professionally stored indoors

• PPF applied to the front end of the car (wings, bonnet, front bumper) which has preserved the original paintwork

• No evidence of any marks and no stone chips to report

• Panel gaps are uniform

• Front splitter and rear wing are both in fine fettle

• No issues with any of the windows, mirrors or light lenses

• The factory 20” wheels carry no damage or kerb marks

• The vendor reports that the original Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres have good tread depth

• Underneath is equally well-presented befitting the mileage, as reported by the vendor

• Two car covers included – one outdoor (Project 8 branded, bespoke from factory) and one indoor (Jaguar branded)

Mechanical

• 592bhp, 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine

• Eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox

• All-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 3.3s

• 200mph top speed 

• Motorsport-derived suspension (rear parts replaced under warranty by Jaguar)

• Carbon ceramic brakes

• No mechanical issues to report

• The vendor states that everything is as-new and working as it should

Summary

One of Jaguar's finest and rarest models, not to mention fastest, the XE SV Project 8 remains an incredibly impressive and hugely desirable machine for fans of visceral V8-powered super saloons. With such impressively low mileage and that all-important Jaguar service history this beautiful example represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire an especially scarce and really rather remarkable slice of Jaguar history that is unlikely to be repeated. Epic indeed.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Surbiton, London.