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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.

httpv://youtu.be/pYuNTurZgcg

Video Source: YouTube via XCAR

July 2, 2014

Jaguar Project 7 Concept Car To Debut At Goodwood [VIDEO]

Jaguar Project 7 Concept Car is going to debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend on 12th of July. This concept of Jaguar’s is based on the 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE. The name of the car – Projcet 7 comes to acknowledge the seven wins of the brand at the Le Mans achieved between 1951-1990. In addition its blue paintwork is reminiscent of the victorious Jaguar D-type cars of 1956/1957.

As a matter of fact, the concept is not a static one, but instead is a fully-functional, high-performance sports car. It has inherited the F-TYPE’s rigid all-aluminum architecture, and additionally it is equipped with 550 hp (405 kW) supercharged 5-liter Jaguar V8 engine.

The power is transferred to the rear wheels via an eight-speed ZF transmission with “Quickshift” technology, and an active electronically controlled limited slip differential. Furthermore, the new racing concept also includes a free-flow exhaust system with a ceramic finish, 10mm lower ride height and a custom-calibrated spring/damper tune.

In the design of the Projct 7 it is visible that the engineers and designers tried to stay as close as possible to the F-TYPE’s two key design ‘heartlines’. The biggest change however is the new D-Type-inspired rear fairing section which embodies a rollover hoop and swoops down from behind the driver.

In order to make the car more aerodynamically enhanced, there were made some modifications such as carbon-fiber front air splitter, side skirts, large rear diffuser and a fixed rear spoiler with a 14-degree angle of attack. What are also made of carbon fiber are the side louvers and bonnet vents. The carbon elements and the aluminum mirrors draw inspiration from those on Jaguar’s C-X16 sports car concept, which inspired the F-TYPE.

Moreover, in this project, the windshield has been lowered, and at the same time a new front fascia design includes revised air intakes and headlights with gloss black surrounds. On the road, the car will run on 20-inch forged-alloy wheels with carbon-fiber inserts.

Going inside, the interior includes a composite bucket seat for the driver, which is 1.2 inches lower than the stock seat, and is gripped by a four-point racing harness. The passenger seat is replaced by a custom fabricated helmet holder, which carries a custom-designed Project 7 helmet in matching blue paint and graphics.

The seat and the inner part of the doors are made of quilted racing-style diamond pattern. There are also visible the carbon-fiber inserts on the console and shift lever, and the steering wheel is equipped with machined aluminum paddles.

httpv://youtu.be/_k0lxEETvgk

Jaguar Project 7 Concept Car 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	Eight-speed ZF transmission with ‘Quickshift’ technology
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph (sec)	4.1
50-75mph (sec)	2.4
Top speed	186 MPH (electronically limited)
Power (HP@rpm)	550@6500
Torque (lb ft@rpm)	502@2500-5500
Wheels	20-inch “Blade” forged-alloy
Tires	Pirelli P Zero 255/30/20 (front) / 295/30/20 (rear)

Jaguar has won Le Mans seven times:

1951	C-Type	Peter Walker, Peter Whitehead
1953	C-Type	Tony Rolt, Duncan Hamilton
1955	D-Type	Mike Hawthorn, Ivor Bueb
1956	D-Type	Ron Flockhart, Ninian Sanderson
1957	D-Type	Ron Flockhart, Ivor Bueb
1988	XJR-9LM	Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace
1990	XJR-12	John Nielsen, Price Cobb, Martin Brundle

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Jaguar

July 10, 2013

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

Jaguar Reveals F-Type Project 7 Details With Video

Jaguar Project 7 Concept Car To Debut At Goodwood [VIDEO]