Jaguar Willing to Wean Itself Off V8 Power
Jaguar has admitted that it could be forced to abandon its love for V8 engines in order to meet future emission regulations.
The good news is, Jaguar isn’t abandoning its foundation of performance in every one of its vehicles. As evident in its C-X75 supercar concept, the British automaker has been experimenting extensively with powerplant options. In fact, the C-X75 has been used as a test bed for new technologies that could make their way into production models in the future.
According to Steven de Ploey, Jaguar’s product and marketing director, the automaker isn’t “wedded to V8s,” and can exist without them. But its intentions isn’t to eliminate the V8 until it has found comparable performance from new technologies. In other words, Jaguar is wedded to “intelligent performance.”
de Ploey also said future Jaguar models could move away from superchargers as their method of forced induction. Most automakers today have turned to turbochargers to boost performance while maintaining fuel efficiency, a path that Jaguar will consider. A form of electrification, such as hybrids, is also on the table.
At the end of the day however, Jaguar will choose what’s best for its vehicles in order to maintain the performance its buyers have come to expect.
[Source: Drive]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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