Power Play: Top 10 Most Powerful Jaguars Ever Made

The era of internal-combustion Jaguars is drawing to a close. So let’s look back at the most powerful examples of the breed.

“Grace, space, and pace.” Those were the key elements that Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons wanted his creations to reflect. And while it’s been almost four decades since he passed away, those three principles still guide the brand today. Of course, the “pace” part of the whole equation requires horsepower, and over the years, Jaguars have produced plenty of poke. So let’s take a look at the top ten most powerful Jaguars — even if you’re a Jaguar super-fan, you might be surprised at what made the list.

To be clear, this list reflects only road cars that were available for sale to the public. So while there are certainly plenty of factory-built racers which surpassed some of the cars below? They wouldn’t exactly be suited to take on a spirited drive in the countryside, which any proper Jaguar should handle with aplomb. For reference, the numbers cited below come courtesy of our friends at EncyCARpedia, a truly wonderful resource for all things automotive.

10) 2018 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 —395 Horsepower

The idea that electric cars have to be ugly and slow died a long time ago, and the I-Pace certainly helped bury that myth. Stylish and futuristic, the EV packed a wallop, and as any driver lucky enough to have mashed the go pedal on one will attest, instant torque is addicting.