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  • Jaguar Reveals F-Type Project 7 Details With Video

    Jaguar-F-TYPE-Project-7-THUMB2014 Jaguar F-Type Project 7 is a limited edition variant of the hugely popular F-Type sports car. It has already debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Furthermore, Jaguar has announced that the car will go into production run of 250 units. Project 7 is powered by 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine. It produces 575 hp (423 kW) and 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. Given that the car weighs only 1585 kg, the acceleration time it achieves from 0 to 100 km/h is of 3.9 seconds. The top speed is electronically-limited at 186mph (300km/h).

    We have just found an interesting video which shows a little more about the Jaguar F-Type Project 7. Thanks to XCAR Films we can take a look at how this car celebrates the D-Type and uses it as an inspiration.

    In the video, Jaguar’s design director Ian Callum and the head of Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle’s Operations team, talk about the F-Type Project 7. An interesting fact is that this car is the first Jaguar performance vehicle delivered by the SVO team.

    The car’s design and engineering was inspired by the three-time Le Mans winner – Jaguar D-Type. Unlike the concept model on which it is based it features an additional second seat. It also comes with two rollover hoops for both driver and passenger.

    httpv://youtu.be/pYuNTurZgcg

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    Video Source: YouTube via XCAR

  • Jaguar Confirms F-TYPE Project 7 For Production

    Jaguar-F-TYPE-Project-7-THUMB2014 Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 is the latest version of the highly acclaimed F-TYPE sports car range. It production version is going to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed tomorrow. This is the first Jaguar performance vehicle delivered by the Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Operations team. An interesting and very exciting fact is that the car won’t stay in a “concept” form but it is readied for production. Of course, it will be an exclusive, limited-edition run of only 250 units.

    F-TYPE Project 7 has a distinctive roadster body, which we have already seen in the concept on which the car is based: Jaguar Project 7 Concept Car. The exterior pays homage to the iconic three-time Le Mans winning D-type model. The latter is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. And the number “7” in car’s name pays tribute to the seven wins that the D-type has made at Le Mans.

    Project 7 is the most focused,fastest and powerful production off an F-TYPE that Jaguar has ever built. It is powered by 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, which delivers 575 hp (423 kW) and 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. When these figures are combined with the fact that the aluminium-bodied car weighs just 1585kg, the result is an acceleration time of 3.9 seconds for the 0-100 km/h sprint. The top speed is electronically-limited and is of 186mph (300km/h).

    The aforementioned horsepower is send to the rear wheels through an eight-speed Quickshift transmission and second generation Electronic Active Differential (EAD). Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes have been also fitted. The Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVbB) works in conjunction with the EAD and enables extremely precise handling.

    Furthermore, there are also bespoke carbon-fibre aerodynamic elements as well as one-of-a-kind suspension. The result is extremely engaging driving experience. Other key design elements that can’t be seen in the concept include D-type-inspired fairing behind the driver’s head, shorter windshield, new front bumper, carbon-fibre front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser and adjustable rear spoiler.

    Unlike the concept, which is a single-seater, the F-TYPE Project 7 has been transformed into a two-seater and comes with rollover hoops for both driver and passenger.

    2014 Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 Technical Specifications:

    ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
    Engine capacity (cc) 5000
    Cylinders 8
    Valves per cylinder 4
    Compression ratio 9.5:1
    Bore/stroke (mm) 92.5/93.0
    Bore/stroke (inches) 3.64/3.66
    Transmission 8-speed ‘Quickshift’ ZF 8HP70
    PERFORMANCE
    0-60mph (sec) 3.8
    0-100km/h (sec) 3.9
    Top speed (mph) 186, electronically limited
    Top speed (km/h) 300, electronically limited
    Power (PS@rpm) 575@6500
    Power (kW@rpm) 423@6500
    Torque (lb ft@rpm) 502@2500-5500
    Torque (Nm@rpm) 680@2500-5500
    Wheels 20-inch ‘Storm’ alloy, in gloss black
    Tyres – size 255/30/20 (front)
    295/30/20 (rear)
    Tyres – make
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    Optional:    		 Pirelli P Zero
    Continental ForceContact
    DIMENSIONS
    Length (mm) 4519
    Length (in) 178
    Width excl (mm) 1923
    Width excl (in) 75.7
    Height (mm, without roof) 1277
    Height (in, without roof) 50.3
    Wheelbase (mm) 2622
    Wheelbase (in) 103.2
    Fuel tank capacity (litres) 72
    Fuel tank capacity (gallons) 15.8
    Weight (kg) 1585
    Weight (lbs) 3495
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    Source: Jaguar