IN BRIEF
  • Three new Jaguar "R" models to make UK public dynamic debuts: XFR-S, XJR and XKR-S GT
  • Unique version of Jaguar F-TYPE convertible sports car to be in action on Goodwood Hill
  • New short film previews Jaguar's presence at Festival of Speed
  • Jaguar pavilion will showcase current range of Jaguar performance cars and stunning installation by Royal College of Art students
  • Sir Chris Hoy, Kazunori Yamauchi and Andy Wallace to star in Jaguar driver line-up
  • Heritage heroes including XJR-9, XJ13, D-type and XK 120 to feature for Jaguar

Jaguar will bring its illustrious past and exciting future together in dramatic fashion at Goodwood Festival of Speed (11-14 July 2013). In addition to entering some of the brand's most important heritage vehicles for the Goodwood Hill climb, Jaguar will also debut three new "R" vehicles - with a combined power output of 1215 kW - to the UK public and unveil an exciting new design study based on the Jaguar F-TYPE convertible sports car. All will be available to view up close in the Festival of Speed Supercar Paddock.

The brand new Jaguar XJR, powered by a supercharged, 405kW, 5.0-litre V8 engine, will make its dynamic debut during the Goodwood Festival of Speed while the limited-edition Jaguar XKR-S GT, the most track-focused road-going Jaguar ever produced, will also be seen in action for the first time in the UK. Six-time Olympic Champion Sir Chris Hoy will drive the XKR-S GT on Friday 12 July in the Supercar Run, with famous Gran Turismo producer Kazunori Yamauchi driving the high performance newcomer the next day. The Jaguar XFR-S high performance saloon, which made its dynamic debut at the Goodwood press preview event in March, will make it first public appearance during the Festival.

One highlight of Jaguar's Goodwood plans will be the unveiling of an exciting design study. Based on the F-TYPE convertible sports car, Jaguar plans to unleash the unique vehicle on the Goodwood Hill with the company's Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity, Mike Cross behind the wheel.

Jaguar's selection of heritage cars will include a record-breaking Jaguar XK 120, which was once driven for seven days and seven nights at an average speed of more than 160km/h in 1952 to set a new speed and endurance records with, amongst others, Sir Stirling Moss behind the wheel. An iconic Jaguar D-type (Chassis No.1 - a development and Le Mans reserve car) will also be on the Hill throughout the weekend, as will the Group C Jaguar XJR-9 which won Le Mans in 1988 in the hands of Andy Wallace, Jan Lammers and Johnny Dumfries. Wallace will once again pilot XJR-9 at Goodwood. The only Jaguar XJ13 in existence - a thunderous 5.0-litre V12 racer developed for Le Mans but never raced - will also take to the Goodwood Hill.

In addition to the hill climb activities, visitors to the Goodwood Festival of Speed will be able to view a range of new Jaguar vehicles in the brand's eye-catching, two-storey pavillion, including the XFR-S performance saloon; the new XJR flagship and the recently-launched XF Sportbrake. The new F-TYPE sports car will also be on show, as will an example of an F-TYPE chassis which allows visitors to examine the all-aluminium structure in its high-tech, lightweight glory. A stunning new art installation, inspired by Jaguar design, created by Royal College of Art students and unveiled during the recent Clerkenwell Design Week in London, will also be on display for the duration of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Notes to Editors:

  • Jaguar was recently named Best Brand in the J.D. Power and Associates/What Car? 2013 UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study with Jaguar XF taking the Best Executive Car accolade thanks to its "excellent" owner rating across all categories.
  • Jaguar's new flagship sports saloon, the 405kW XJR, combines supercar performance and assertive looks with the high levels of luxury already associated with the XJ range. It is capable of sprinting from zero to 100km/h in 4.6 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 280km/h.
  • Evolved from the successful XKR-S coupe, the limited-edition, 405kW XKR-S GT features bespoke aerodynamic enhancements and extensive chassis developments, including carbon ceramic brakes - a first for a production Jaguar - and is capable of reaching 100km/h in 4.1 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 300km/h.
  • The new 405kW XFR-S is capable of sprinting from zero to 100km/h in just 4.6 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 300km/h. Even more focused than the XFR, the new Jaguar XFR-S is available to order now, priced in Australia at $222,900 plus on road costs.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Mark Eedle | Brand Manager Australia
E: meedle@jaguar.com | T: 02 9020 1501

Bethany Allsopp | Marketing and Public Affairs Specialist Australia
E:ballsopp@jaguar.com | T: 02 9020 1425