When Car and Driver tested the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace, it was able to launch the all-electric crossover to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. The I-Pace could become slightly quicker now that tuning specialist Lister, which is known for giving Jaguars more oomph, is making the British automaker’s EV lighter and faster.
The company has a long history of special versions of Jaguars and explained the current SUV-E project this way: “Whilst at Lister petrol runs through our veins instead of blood, we cannot ignore the interest in electric vehicles.” Lister claims that the SUV-E will reach 60 mph in close to four seconds, and that is largely thanks to 220 pounds trimmed off compared to the standard I-Pace. A majority of the weight saving comes from carbon-fiber front and rear bumpers, front and rear splitter, hood, and spoiler.
Also helping with the increased acceleration is a software update that gives it a slight boost in horsepower and torque, although official specs have yet to be released. However, if that four-second zero-to-60-mph time is true, we can speculate that there won’t be that much added power. We say that because every 100-pound decrease in curb weight translates to a roughly tenth of a second improvement in acceleration times.
The SUV-E also has slightly larger fender flares with Lister titanium wheels and carbon ceramic brakes. Also assisting with the aggressive stance is a fully adjustable lowered suspension. It’ll even have a “more aggressive exhaust sound” compared to the standard I-Pace.
Only a limited number of SUV-Es will be produced, and pricing is expected to start at around $161,000. Lister says that it’ll only be produced if people are actually interested in it.
From: Car and Driver
Source: Read Full Article