- F-TYPE Project 7 made its world dynamic debut in front of
packed crowds at Le Mans Classic this weekend as Jaguar also
celebrated the D-type's 60th anniversary
- The Jaguar-entered D-type driven by Gary Pearson and journalist
Chris Harris took overall victory in Grid 3 - for cars from
1957-1961
- F-TYPE Project 7 completed demonstration laps throughout the
weekend alongside the very first D-type, and with fleet of F-TYPE R
Coupés
- F-TYPE Project 7 will be Jaguar's fastest production car to
date: with 575PS and 680Nm from its 5.0-litre supercharged V8
petrol engine, it will reach 60mph in 3.8-sec (0-100 km/h in
3.9-sec) with a top speed of 186mph (300km/h)
F-TYPE Project 7 - the most powerful and fastest production
Jaguar to date - made its dynamic debut in front of packed crowds
during the Le Mans Classic race meeting over the weekend of 4-6
July.
In celebration of the Jaguar D-type's 60th anniversary - a car
which won at Le Mans three times and which inspired Project 7's
genesis - F-TYPE Project 7 completed its demonstration laps
throughout the weekend alongside the very first D-type ever built,
and with several examples of the all-new F-TYPE R
Coupé.
On-track, numerous Jaguars were competing throughout the 24
hours of Le Mans Classic, but the highlight was the victory in Grid
3 (for cars from 1957-1961) by the Jaguar-entered D-type driven by
Gary Pearson and journalist Chris Harris.
F-TYPE Project 7 is a fully road-legal two-seater roadster,
which will be built by Jaguar Land Rover's newly established
Special Operations division. Of all aluminium construction and with
bespoke carbon-fibre aerodynamic aids, a unique suspension tune,
80kg weight reduction and 575PS power output, F-TYPE Project 7 will
deliver a truly focused driving experience. Carbon Ceramic brakes,
Torque Vectoring by Braking and race-inspired seats are all
standard features.
For the full F-TYPE Project 7 press release, images launch film,
see: www.media.jaguar.com
2014 JAGUAR F-TYPE PROJECT 7: TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION\*
\*All figures are manufacturer's estimates and subject to
final confirmation ahead of production
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' |
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 |
255/35/20 (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 |
Editors' notes:
- Jaguar Land Rover's newly created Special Operations team will
focus on delivering halo vehicles, bespoke commissions, heritage
products and branded goods
- F-TYPE Project 7 is the first Jaguar halo product from Special
Operations and will be built at its new state-of-the-art Technical
Centre in the West Midlands
- Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations has the
responsibility within Special Operations to create a range of high
performance production models for both Jaguar and Land Rover,
vehicle personalisation products and low volume, high value Limited
Edition models for both brands
- F-TYPE Project 7 will be available in EU markets, as well as
South Africa, Australia, MENA, Russia, Brazil, Asia Pacific regions
and North America - pricing available from markets
- F-TYPE Project 7 specification, both exterior and interior,
will differ for North America - details will be released in late
summer 2014
- F-TYPE Project 7 customer deliveries will begin from
mid-2015
- For all customer enquiries, contact: + 44 (0) 203 601 1544
- The Jaguar F-TYPE Convertible was launched in 2012, and the
F-TYPE Coupé in 2013. The current F-TYPE range
consists of: F-TYPE Convertible, F-TYPE S Convertible, F-TYPE V8 S
Convertible, F-TYPE Coupé, F-TYPE S Coupé
and F-TYPE R Coupé.
- The Jaguar D-type racing car was launched in 1954
- Jaguar has won the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour race a total of
seven times, a record for a British manufacturer: in 1951, 1953
(both with the C-type), 1955, 1956, 1957 (all D-type), 1988 (XJR-9)
and 1990 (XJR-12)
For more information and images, visit:
media.jaguar.com
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