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