Celebrating the Past, Present and Future: Jaguar takes lead at Goodwood
June 27, 2011, MAHWAH, N.J. ‑ The 50th anniversary of the launch
of the
E‑type is set to be celebrated in style with cars from the past
present and a little way into the future as Jaguar is honored as
featured marque at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Capturing the attention of the crowds expected to number in excess
of 175,000 over the three days (July 1‑3) of the Festival will be a
dramatic Jaguar‑themed sculpture erected on the lawn in front of
Goodwood House. Measuring 92 feet in height and weighing 330,690
pounds the sculpture, designed by Gerry Judah, promises to be a
striking centrepiece for the celebrations.
The main focus of the event will be the action on the notorious
Goodwood Hill. The high speed 1.16‑mile run will feature key Jaguar
cars from the past, including an E‑type Group 44 racer, D‑type,
XK140 and the iconic XJ13 racer.
The event will also celebrate significant current and future
Jaguar cars. The XKR‑S, the fastest Jaguar car in a generation,
capable of accelerating to 100 mph in a little over 8‑seconds will
take to the hill with Mike Cross at the wheel. Joining it will be
the new XFR making its UK public debut ‑ the same 510 HP model
having won the 'Most Spirited Getaway' at the Festival of Speed
press day earlier in the year.
Likely to cause a stir will be the beautiful C‑X75 concept car
which will be on display on the Jaguar stand. Serving as
inspiration for a future, highly innovative road‑going version
being developed at the moment by Jaguar and Williams F1, the C‑X75
embodies the key attributes of advanced, forward‑looking design,
innovation and engineering that made the E‑type a world‑beating
sports car.
Now in its 19th year, the Goodwood Festival of Speed also allows
visitors to take part through the innovative Moving Motor Show,
held on Thursday June 30. Jaguar will be taking part with the
latest models being represented and available to be driven by
invited guests up the Goodwood Hill.
More information on the Festival can be found at
www.goodwood.com
Video available to view/embed at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qMIzkyRwIfw
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About Jaguar
From its beginning as a manufacturer of motorcycle sidecars in
1922, Jaguar Cars has grown to become one of the world's premier
manufacturers of luxury sedans and sports cars and with that, one
of the most recognized commercial brands. The company's vision is
simple: To produce beautiful fast cars that are desired the world
over. The company operates two manufacturing plants in the United
Kingdom and is fully engaged in environmental programs, community
work and brand awareness exercises such as motorsports.