gave the SVO team the best possible starting point for developing the
SVR’s vehicle dynamics. That the vehicle is 25kg lighter as standard
than the AWD F-TYPE R – and 50kg lighter with options including the
Carbon Ceramic Matrix brake system and carbon fibre roof – brings
immediate benefits in terms of handling. Optimised aerodynamics
produce further gains: the rear wing delivers reductions in lift whether
in the raised or lowered position.
These fundamental improvements are matched by a raft of other
hardware and software changes designed to extract the full potential
from every part of the chassis. The rear anti-roll bar is thicker. The valves
inside the continuously-variable dampers have been revised and the
control software – the heart of Jaguar’s Adaptive Dynamics system –
has been recalibrated. The overall effect is that both low speed comfort
and high speed control are improved. The rear knuckle is completely
new. Now an intricate, weight-optimised aluminium die casting, the
design of the part enables a 37 per cent increase in camber stiffness
and a 41 per cent increase in toe stiffness, which translates into greater
control of the tyre contact patch and an even more connected steering
feel.
The front anti-roll bar diameter has been reduced slightly. Together
with the revised damper control software, a unique tune for the Torque
Vectoring system which enables even more precise control of the
braking applied to the inner wheels, the changes mitigate understeer
– even at high corner entry speeds. Fitted as standard with Jaguar’s
Super Performance braking system featuring large, 380mm and
376mm front and rear brake discs, the F-TYPE SVR can be specified with
Jaguar’s Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) braking system. Featuring even
larger 398mm and 380mm discs and six- and four-piston monobloc
calipers, this system delivers exceptional braking performance
with outstanding fade resistance. The brake prefill system ensures
consistent pedal feel, stop after stop.
The wider, specially-developed 265/35/ZR20 and 305/30/ZR20 tyres
provide exceptional levels of grip with no detriment to ride quality
or refinement. The range of 9J and 11J forged aluminium wheels
deliver savings of up to 13.8kg per vehicle – another weight reduction
which beat the development target – and the open spoke design
also improves brake cooling. Exclusive to the F-TYPE SVR, the range
comprises Coriolis wheels in Satin Technical Grey or Gloss Black, and
– for models fitted with the CCM braking system – Maelstrom wheels
with a Satin Black polished finish.
The F-TYPE’s EPAS system already sets the benchmark for feel and
response – especially off-centre. Further tuning of the control
software delivers even better feedback and, combined with the stiffer
rear knuckle assembly, the new wheels and tyres and the revised
damper settings, means that the F-TYPE SVR steers with even greater
immediacy and precision.
AERODYNAMICS
Reducing drag and lift contributes to the enhanced dynamics and
performance and subtly enhances the F-TYPE’s award-winning design.
The effort made in developing the chassis was matched by the work
done on the F-TYPE SVR’s aerodynamics. Asked to solve the often
conflicting requirements of reducing drag and reducing lift, the SVO
team designed a full suite of features which work together to improve
dynamics, stability, performance and efficiency.