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Jaguar D-Type Leads the Parade at 2014 Goodwood Revival

Jaguar’s presence at the 2014 Goodwood Revival will feature one of company’s most amazing models including the Lightweight E-type which is making its European debut there, the F-TYPE Project 7 and more importantly the 60th anniversary of the legendary Jaguar D-type. The last car will be featured in the Lavant Cup race, which will be dedicated to the D-type with more than 20 examples of this legendary competition model. What is more, the ex-Jaguar Le Mans winner Andy Wallace will be competing in a 1955 ‘long-nose’ D-type.

Parade of D-types will take place around the Goodwood circuit on Revival Friday and Sunday. In fact, this event makes a record number of examples of the racing Jaguar gathered in one place. Furthermore, the Lightweight E-type continuation model will make its European debut at the Goodwood Revival

The next car to be seen at the event is the F-TYPE Project 7 designed and constructed by Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations. The vehicle will be exhibited within the popular Earls Court Motor Show at the Revival. Another car that will be on display there is the Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupe.

Over the Revival weekend, there will be another 25 plus Jaguars and Jaguar-powered cars, which will be competing at the Goodwood motor circuit. For instance, there will be seen models sucha s C-types and E-types, plus Mark I and Mark VII saloons and more. In addition, various historic Jaguar models will be present at Goodwood too, like examples of almost every classic Jaguar model.

Source: Jaguar

September 2, 2014

Jaguar Mark 2 by Ian Callum [VIDEO]

Jaguar Mark 2 by Ian Callum is a very special car as it visible from the pictures. The unique car was redesigned by Ian Callum, who is the Director of Design at Jaguar Cars, and reengineered by leading restorers Classic Motor Cars Limited. To accomplish the project, both parties needed 18 months. They have retained the integrity of the original Mark 2, whilst making it even more exciting in shape and performance.

The car boasts a huge number of aesthetic and technical modifications which make it more practical, reliable, enjoyable and exciting. For instance, the car is powered by the modified and uprated 4.3 litre XK engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It also features unique independent rear suspension and upgraded front brakes.

Furthermore, the Jaguar is now 30 mm lower to the ground and runs on 17” split rim spoke wheels. The bumpers are now part of the overall form. Four louvres appear on the side of the car and add a sense of power and individuality.

CMC worked on the suspension. The front includes a bespoke power assisted rack, uprated coil springs, roll bar and wishbone bushes, adjustable dampers and solid subframe mountings, repositioned to improve anti-dive characteristics. Next, the independent rear suspension now features uprated coil springs, blade control wishbones, outboard disc brakes, an anti-roll bar and adjustable dampers.

Inside, the car has been fitted with Clarion’s NZ502E single DIN multimedia station. It includes 16 cm flip-out touch screen and component loudspeakers in specially-designed housings. The car will make its first public debut at Salon Prive between 3rd and 5th of September at Syon House in Brentford.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Classic Motor Cars

August 29, 2014

Arden Jaguar F-Type R Coupe

Arden has presented the astonishing Jaguar F-Type R Coupe coming with some impressive modifications.

The exterior features a set of Sportline 21” multi-spoke wheels available in the same colour as the car. There is also a new sport suspension lowering the ride height by 25 mm. This not only improves the stance, but the handling as well. There is also a new front splitter as well as different color accents for the front and rear.

2014 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe is powered by a 5.0 liter supercharged V8 – 550HP (404 kW) and 680Nm (504 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). There is a performance package boosting the engine with 40HP (29 kW) and 52Nm (39 lb-ft).

Some of the highlights of the F-Type R Coupe include a performance braking system with red calipers; switchable Active sports exhaust system; quad exhaust pipes; configurable Dynamics System; Electronic Active Differential with Torque Vectoring by braking; performance seats with premium leather facings and R embossing; 3-spoke leather flat-bottomed steering wheel with Ignis gear shift paddles; dark technical weave aluminium console finisher with R graphic; configurable ambient interior lighting with selectable palette.

Source: Arden

August 22, 2014

2015 Jaguar XE to Feature Advanced Connectivity

2015 Jaguar XE which will be company’s latest addition to its range of vehicle will be premiered in London on 8th of September. This is a well known fact, but what we don’t know is that it will be equipped with equipped with a wide range of technologies offering smooth ride, sharp steering, quiet cabin and seamless connectivity. In other words the XE is designed to make every journey an enjoyable experience.

Jaguar will introduce its InControl infotainment system on the 2015 XE. This system was designed around an 8-inch touchscreen and features a clear, intuitive user interface. The latter ensures quick and easy access to all features and functions. On the other hand the voice control function utilizes plain speech means that drivers can keep their eyes on the road at all times.

Furthermore, the new vehicle will also allow drivers to stay connected via their smartphones. Precisely, Jaguar InControl Remote allows users of iOS and Android smartphones to connect to the car from wherever they are and control variety of vehicle functions such as seven-day timed pre-setting of the climate control system, locking and unlocking the doors and starting the engine.

We can’t speak about smartphones without mentioning applications. Jaguar InControl Apps allows users to access smartphone apps through the vehicle’s touchscreen. This technology is of course making much easier to operate functions such as calling someone, finding a parking lot or booking a hotel room. XE can also function as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

An advanced driver assistance system, which is available as an option here is the new laser Heads-Up Display (HUD). It projects colorful images onto the windshield and provides driver with information such as speed and navigation instructions.

Source: Jaguar

August 19, 2014

Jaguar unveils continuation E-Type vehicle

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The famous car maker Jaguar has unveiled the prototype of its continuation Lightweight E—Type vehicle, six of which will be built and sold.

Jaguar announced in May 2014 that it would create six continuation Lightweight E-Type vehicles, each built by Jaguar Heritage, part of Jaguar Land Rover’s new Special Operations division. Each of the six cars will be built to the specification of the last Lightweight E-Type delivered in 1964 and will be hand-crafted at a new Heritage facility located at the spiritual home of the E-Type, Browns Lane in Coventry, England. The cars will be sold as competition vehicles and all will be suitable for FIA homologation for historic motorsport purposes.

These six cars are special – they are the “missing” six vehicles from the “Special GT E-Type” project, which originally started in February 1963 with the objective of building 18 cars. Only 12 of the aluminum-bodied Lightweight E-Type vehicles were eventually built and the remaining six designated chassis numbers have lain dormant, until now. The six new cars will carry these unused Lightweight E-Type chassis numbers. A race winner in the hands of a variety of famous drivers during its competitive career, the car achieved worldwide fame, and today, original examples are highly sought after.

The upcoming Lightweight E-Type will come with an aluminum body shell that reduces the car weight by 250 lbs (114 kg) versus the production steel bodywork. Although no modern materials and build methods will be used the new vehicles will have advanced technology applied to ensure the highest quality and most faithful rendition of the Lightweight E-Type. Using advanced scanning technology, the inner and outer surfaces of a Lightweight body shell were digitally mapped. The resulting detailed scan, which recorded dimensions and shape down to a fraction of a millimeter, was assessed to validate how the body was assembled in the 1960s. This also revealed how consistent the structure was side-to-side, and how it could be engineered today to produce the highest quality results.

There are 230 individual elements in the body of the continuation Lightweight E-Type. About 75 per cent of them are made in-house at Jaguar Land Rover but some of them are delivered by external partners of the company. The aluminum used is almost the same when compared to the material used for the first cars. The aluminum body will be completed with the addition of an aluminum hood, doors and trunk lid. An aluminum hard top is standard, just like in the original.

The new Lightweight E-Type will have an engine, based on the 3,868 cc (236 cu. in.) engine, which won Le Mans in 1957 in the D-Type. A similar cylinder head is used, but in place of the D-Type’s cast iron block, Jaguar introduced an aluminum block with steel liners for the Lightweight E-Type, which substantially reduced the amount of weight over the front wheels. A dry sump lubrication system reduces oil windage, maintains oil pressure during fast cornering and allows for higher oil capacity. The compression ratio is 10:1 and the car also comes with three 45 DCOE carburetors. This results in over 300 horsepower (221 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque at 4500 rpm. The power is transferred to the road via a lightweight, low inertia flywheel, a single-plate clutch, and a close-ratio, four-speed, fully-synchronized manual gearbox. The standard rear axle ratio is 3.31:1 and a variety of final drive ratios will be available. All Lightweight E-Type vehicles will be delivered with the Powr-Lok limited-slip differential.

The car will be built at the Jaguar Land Rover facility in Whitley, England where it is mated to its tubular engine sub-frame and then shipped to the JLR Gaydon facility for painting. It is then taken to Jaguar Heritage facility at Browns Lane where the car receives its’ powertrain, suspension, brakes, steering, electrical items, instrument panel and soft trim. This process takes place in a dedicated work area close to where the original Lightweight E-Type vehicles were assembled. No word on pricing and availability though.

Source: Jaguar

August 12, 2014

Jaguar Land Rover to show three new models at 2014 Pebble Beach

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Jaguar Land Rover has announced three new product debuts that will happen at the Pebble Beach Automotive weekend – the company will present the new 550 horsepower (404 kW) Range Rover Sport SVR (global debut), the US version of the Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 and the prototype of the new Jaguar Lightweight E-Type, of which just six cars will be built.

All three vehicles are from Jaguar Land Rover’s newly created Special Operations division which, under the leadership of Managing Director, John Edwards, will focus on designing and engineering high specification vehicles, bespoke commissions, heritage products and branded goods.

Perhaps, the most interesting model of the three is the F-TYPE Project 7, which is an all-aluminum, fully road-legal, two-seated roadster that features bespoke carbon-fiber aerodynamic aids. F-TYPE Project 7 is based on the 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE and features a Jaguar D-type inspired fairing, as this year marks the 60^th anniversary of the iconic Jaguar D-type. The all-new Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe will also be on display at the Monterey Jet Center as part of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s World’s Greatest Sports Coupes Exhibit.

At Pebble Beach Jaguar Land Rover will also present its full model line-up including the high-performance Range Rover Sport SVR, the Range Rover Long-wheelbase and the Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Black. Some event guests will also have the chance to drive current model year lineups including the Range Rover Supercharged, the Range Rover Sport Supercharged and others.

Source: Jaguar Land Rover

August 5, 2014

Jaguar XE To Feature Lightweight Aluminum-Intensive Construction

Jaguar XE is company’s upcoming premium sports sedan, which, as it was recently announced, will debut on 8th of September in London. Now, Jaguar is announcing that the car will also be built around aluminum-intensive construction. The new modular architecture was developed around the fifth-generation of bonded and riveted aluminum technology. This technology results not only in the lightweight of the car, but also delivers strength and rigidity to its body.

As a matter of fact the lightweight aluminum accounts for 75 percent of XE’s structure. This lightweight construction is one of the key elements in the design of Jaguar. For instance, around such are built the Jaguar XJ, XK and F-TYPE. They have all been developed with the utilization of the stiff bonded and riveted aluminum structures.

Another interesting fact around this technology is that it is aerospace-inspired. It is light and strong and has the capability of offering exceptional torsional stiffness. In addition, it will incorporate advanced suspension systems. What is more, the new XE model will sport world class driving dynamics – with supple ride and precise handling.

Jaguar XE will use new grade of high strength aluminum. It is named RC 5754 and includes high level of recycled material. This fact adds to Jaguar’s goal to use 75 percent recycled material by 2020. In addition, this aluminum also reduces energy consumption and lifecycle CO2.

Source: Jaguar

July 29, 2014

Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe High Performance Support Vehicle [VIDEO]

Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe High Performance Support Vehicle has been built to support the Team Sky during Stage 20 of the 2014 Tour de France, when riders will traverse from Bergerac to Périgueux. Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupe is the most dynamic and capable performance-focused production Jaguar ever built. It went on sale globally earlier this year. This current bespoke F-TYPE concept vehicle is based on the F-TYPE R Coupe and will be also driven by the 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine, which produces 550 horsepower (404 kW) and 680 Nm (502 lb-ft).

There are no current plans for a series production of this unique F-TYPE Coupe. This exciting version of the sports car will only support some of the Team Sky riders this Saturday on 26th of July during the time trial (TT).

The car is built in such way so that it can accommodate two of the team’s Pinarello Bolide TT bikes. The exterior of the car is finished in Team Sky’s livery, with colourways and other Team Sky graphic design cues.

The same can be also seen inside the car. Furthermore, other specifications feature a separate electric supply in the boot that delivers power to the radios, amplifiers, microphones, horns and televisions this supporting communications between Team Sky’s Sports Director and the rider.

Jaguar is the Official Supplier to Team Sky since 2010. Back in the victorious 2012 and 2013, the British engineering leaders supplied Team Sky with a fleet of performance Jaguar XF Sportbrakes.

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Source: Jaguar

July 22, 2014

2015 Jaguar XE coming out in September

The 2015 Jaguar XE has been in the news for quite some time but until now no official release date has been mentioned. Well, we now know that the new vehicle will debut on September 8 this year.

In addition to the official release date Jaguar has treated fans and media-related people with some more details on the new car. The 2015 Jaguar XE will come out with an “aluminum-intensive architecture” that sports integral link rear suspension forged or hollow-cast from aluminum too. The construction is said to deliver “sharp response and handling while retaining a refined, luxurious ride”. The front suspension is a bit different though – it is based on the Jaguar F-Type with a double wishbone setup and XFR levels of stiffness thanks to changes in a few components. Jaguar again promises “agility and connected steering wheel” thanks to the integrated latest generation of electric power steering – a first for the company. The car will also come with “all surface progress control” that improves the Jaguar XE handling in difficult and slippery conditions.

As to engines the new Jaguar XE will offer a shiny new family of lightweight and turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. The so-called “Ingenium” line of engines that will be included in the new vehicle are some 80 kilograms lighter than the previous JLR units and will also include a 2.0-liter diesel engine. In addition the engines that will be used in the new XE line are built around 500cc cylinders, which means that Jaguar is likely to offer a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine as well as some more powerful 3.0-liter straight-six units.

There’s no word on the pricing of the new 2015 Jaguar XE but like we said the car will come out in less than two months time so we will have more information on the price by then for sure.

Source: Topgear

July 16, 2014

Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 Makes Dynamic Debut At Le Mans Classic

Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 made an official world debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed just recently. Then details about it were released via an exclusive video. Now, the road-legal two-seater roadster is making a dynamic debut at the Le Mans Classic between 4th and 6th of July. There F-TYPE Project 7 will complete demonstration laps on the race track. This model is the most powerful and fastest production Jaguar ever built, and it is the first project of Jaguar Land Rover‘s newly established Special Operations division.

Its construction is all aluminum and also includes carbon-fiber aerodynamic aids, a unique suspension tuning and it with 80kg less in weight when in comparison to the concept model on which it is based. The car is powered by 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, which produces 575 hp (423 kW) and 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque.

Carbon Ceramic brakes, Torque Vectoring by Braking and race-inspired seats are all included as a standard. In fact, at the official world premiere of the car at Goodwood, customer’s interest of exceeded the intended production run of a maximum of 250 units.

Furthermore, Jaguar celebrates this year D-type’s 60th anniversary. For this purpose, the F-TYPE Project 7 will complete its demonstration laps alongside the very first D-type ever built and with examples of the all-new F-TYPE R Coupe. The drivers behind the wheel are going to be 1988 Jaguar Le Mans winner Andy Wallace, Richard Meaden, Gary Pearson and Chris Harris.

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) 1	3.8
0-100km/h (sec) 1	3.9
Top speed (mph) 1	186, electronically limited
Top speed (km/h) 1	300, electronically limited
Power (HP@rpm)	575@6500
Torque (lb ft@rpm)	502@2500-5500
Wheels	20-inch ‘Storm’ alloy, in gloss black
Tires – size	255/35/20 (front) 295/30/20 (rear)

Source: Jaguar

July 4, 2014

Jaguar Reveals F-Type Project 7 Details With Video

2014 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.

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Video Source: YouTube via XCAR

July 2, 2014

Jaguar Confirms F-TYPE Project 7 For Production

2014 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 Standard: 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

Source: Jaguar

June 25, 2014

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