Benetton Formula
But given the Jaguar-Ford connection, it was a decided to utilise the 3.5-litre Ford HB V8 Formula One power plant. Developed by Geoff Goddard and most notably used by the Benetton Formula One team, but now badged as a Jaguar, the Ford HB was detuned to about 11,500 rpm (compared to about 13,000 rpm) and aimed to produce slightly less power (about vs. around 700 bhp) with aims at enhanced reliability.