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Jaguar F-Pace SVR Edition 1 988 It’s not terribly common for Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations Bespoke and Jaguar Design teams to cull inspiration from the same source material. But that’s exactly how the limited production F-Pace SVR Edition 1988 came to be. In 1988, Jaguar shattered its 31-year dry spell at 24 Hours of Le Mans. Jaguar’s XJR-9 crossed the fi nish line in pole position. That monster of a 7.0-liter V12, despite its 34-year vintage, manages to quicken pulses even today. An homage to that vehicle, the 5.0-liter 550 hp supercharged V8 found beneath the Jaguar F-Pace SVR Edition 1988 hood pro ff ers British racing progression. It features a Midnight Amethyst exterior (think deep purple) and Champagne Gold forged alloy wheels. Sunset Gold Satin detailing on the dash, paddle shifters, performance seats and steering wheel spokes greet driver and passengers alike. While many luxury car manufacturers are quick to race to the competition annals for stimulus, in recent years Jaguar has looked to modern design cues to rede fi ne its lineup. It’s refreshing to see the Leaper tap into its past. Only 394 will be built, one for each 24 Hours of Le Mans lap completed. Jaguar F-Pace SVR Edition 1988 from $110,000, jaguarusa.com

Only 394 will be built, one for each 24 Hours of Le Mans lap completed