Short answer
Jaguar XJ220 reaches 213 mph in Jaguar’s production-car heritage record. Its twin-turbocharged V6 and low, mid-engined body place it ahead of the 200 mph F-TYPE SVR Coupe and XE SV Project 8.
- Data period
- 1990–2021
- Entries
- 15
- Comparison
- Maximum speed · mph
- Topic
- Speed & performance
Top 15 Fastest Jaguar Cars of All Time (by Top Speed) at a Glance
| Rank | Jaguar | Maximum speed | Body style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |  | 213 mph | Coupe |
| 02 |  | 200 mph | Coupe |
| 03 |  | 200 mph | Sedan |
| 04 |  | 195 mph | Convertible |
| 05 |  | 186 mph | Roadster |
| 06 |  | 186 mph | Convertible |
| 07 |  | 186 mph | Coupe |
| 08 |  | 186 mph | Sedan |
| 09 |  | 186 mph | Wagon |
| 10 |  | 186 mph | Sedan |
| 11 |  | 186 mph | Convertible |
| 12 |  | 186 mph | Coupe |
| 13 |  | 186 mph | Coupe |
| 14 |  | 185 mph | Coupe |
| 15 |  | 174 mph | Coupe |
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The scale of the difference
Maximum speed · mph
First 10 entries shown. Bar lengths compare the magnitude of the reported values.
- Jaguar XJ220213 mph
- Jaguar F-TYPE SVR Coupe200 mph
- Jaguar XE SV Project 8200 mph
- Jaguar F-TYPE SVR Convertible195 mph
- Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7186 mph
- Jaguar F-TYPE R Convertible186 mph
- Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupe186 mph
- Jaguar XFR-S Sedan186 mph
- Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake186 mph
- Jaguar XJR575186 mph
Top 15 Fastest Jaguar Cars of All Time (by Top Speed): Entry Details
Jaguar XJ220
1992–1994The mid-engined supercar used a twin-turbocharged V6. Jaguar records this speed from its high-speed development testing at Fort Stockton.
- Body
- Coupe
Jaguar F-TYPE SVR Coupe
2017Special Vehicle Operations reduced drag and revised the chassis to unlock a higher maximum speed than the F-TYPE R.
- Body
- Coupe
Jaguar XE SV Project 8
2018The hand-built XE derivative combines a supercharged V8 with all-wheel drive and extensive aerodynamic changes. The wing-equipped version reaches this speed.
- Body
- Sedan
Jaguar F-TYPE SVR Convertible
2017The open SVR retains the supercharged V8 and all-wheel drive. Its published maximum is lower than the closed coupe.
- Body
- Convertible
Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7
2015The limited-series roadster pays tribute to the D-Type with a distinctive fairing behind the driver. Its top speed is electronically limited.
- Body
- Roadster
Jaguar F-TYPE R Convertible
2021The facelifted R pairs a supercharged V8 with all-wheel drive. Its electronic limiter keeps maximum speed level with the coupe.
- Body
- Convertible
Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupe
2021The facelifted R gains a revised powertrain and chassis calibration. A fixed roof does not raise its electronically limited maximum above the convertible.
- Body
- Coupe
Jaguar XFR-S Sedan
2014The high-performance XF combines a supercharged V8 with revised suspension and aerodynamic additions. Its raised limiter matches the later estate.
- Body
- Sedan
Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake
2015The first high-performance Jaguar estate adds load space without lowering the XFR-S maximum. Its suspension adapts to the heavier rear body.
- Body
- Wagon
Jaguar XJR575
2018The final performance XJ combines a supercharged V8 with an electronic active differential. The full-size luxury sedan reaches the same speed tier as the XFR-S.
- Body
- Sedan
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
2014The open XKR-S has the same electronically limited maximum as the coupe. Its uprated V8 and aerodynamic changes go beyond the regular XKR.
- Body
- Convertible
Jaguar XKR-S Coupe
2014Additional aerodynamic work and chassis development support the supercharged V8. Its spring and damper tuning was developed at the Nürburgring.
- Body
- Coupe
Jaguar XKR-S GT
2014The track-focused XK derivative adds carbon-ceramic brakes and a large rear wing. Its extra downforce leaves the maximum-speed claim unchanged.
- Body
- Coupe
JaguarSport XJR-15
1991The original press pack specifies this maximum as dependent on gearing. A naturally aspirated V12 and carbon-composite chassis link it to endurance-racing machinery.
- Body
- Coupe
Jaguar XKR Coupe Dynamic Pack
2014The optional Dynamic Pack raises the regular XKR speed limiter and adds aerodynamic and chassis upgrades.
- Body
- Coupe
Top 15 Fastest Jaguar Cars of All Time (by Top Speed): Analysis
The XJ220 combines turbo power with a low supercar body
XJ220 reaches 213 mph with a twin-turbocharged V6 in a low, mid-engined body. The production car departed from the original V12 concept, adding a distinct chapter to Jaguar’s performance history.
Project 8 brings the 200 mph tier to a four-door Jaguar
XE SV Project 8 matches the F-TYPE SVR Coupe at 200 mph. Its widened body, aerodynamic changes and all-wheel drive turn the compact XE into a specialist performance car. The XFR-S Sportbrake reaches 186 mph while retaining an estate body and luggage space.
Important context
- F-TYPE SVR Convertible reaches 195 mph, below the coupe’s 200 mph.
- XFR-S Sportbrake matches the XFR-S Sedan at 186 mph.
- The original XJR-15 press specifications list 185 mph, dependent on gearing.
FAQ: Top 15 Fastest Jaguar Cars of All Time (by Top Speed)
What is the fastest Jaguar production car?
XJ220 reaches 213 mph in Jaguar’s heritage record. The later F-TYPE SVR Coupe and XE SV Project 8 are specified at 200 mph.
How fast is the Jaguar F-TYPE SVR Convertible?
The SVR Convertible has a 195 mph maximum, compared with 200 mph for the SVR Coupe.
Did the Jaguar XJR-15 have a V12 engine?
JaguarSport XJR-15 used a naturally aspirated V12. That layout also appears among Ferrari’s fastest road cars, while XJ220 uses a twin-turbocharged V6.
What top speed did Jaguar quote for the XJR-15?
The original 1990 JaguarSport press pack lists 185 mph, dependent on gearing. The period specification also identifies a six-speed TWR gearbox.
Sources & methodology
Jaguar road-car specifications and heritage records in mph, with body styles listed separately. Ties are alphabetical and the final tier is represented by XKR Dynamic Pack. Prototypes, racing cars and aftermarket conversions are excluded.
Maintained by Artsiom Dusau, a software engineer and BMW 4 Series owner. Editorial policy
View sources (10)
- Jaguar XJ220 twentieth-anniversary heritage record
- Jaguar F-TYPE SVR Coupe and Convertible maximum speeds
- Jaguar XE SV Project 8 launch specifications
- Jaguar production F-TYPE Project 7 launch
- Jaguar facelifted F-TYPE R specifications
- Jaguar 2014 XF and XFR-S U.S. specifications
- Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake launch specifications
- Jaguar XJR575 launch specifications
- Jaguar 2014 XK range including XKR-S GT and Dynamic Pack
- JaguarSport original November 1990 XJR-15 press specifications
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