Michael SatterfieldThe SCV8 Jaguar X-Type has not been seen in public for over 15 years. The unique race car that never raced has emerged for sale 18 years after its original reveal. This special car was the last built by four-time BTCC champion and Touring Car legend Andy Rouse for the SCV8 championship in 2003. The spaceframe cars were designed to feature a production body wrapped around a bespoke spaceframe chassis and run 550bhp 3.2 Nicholson McLaren V8s.
The SCV8 Jaguar X-Type was tested by Justin Wilson when new and is being sold by former Rouse employee and Touring Car Specialist Alan Strachan through CNC AWS. It can be purchased as either a rolling chassis or track prepared with a Lotus V8 engine. The car comes with all the drawings, paperwork, and a small cache of spares that Andy Rouse has kept. Beautifully built and engineered by Rouse Hall Motorsport, the car was designed to be easy to maintain, affordable to run, yet quicker and more thrilling than rival saloon series.
Rear view of the SCV8 Jaguar X-Type
SCV8 Jaguar X-Type had the public support of both Jaguar and Peugeot, and other manufacturers expressed interest in the high-powered dramatic silhouette concept, which draws parallels with the direction other championships have subsequently taken. Sadly, the timing and turmoil in UK motorsport led to its demise before any races were held, and Rouse has kept the car ever since.
