(MAHWAH, N.J.) ‑ June 18, 2013 ‑Jaguar North America is proud to announce the all‑new 2014 Jaguar F‑TYPE will be the official pace car of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, presented by SHOP 'n SAVE on July 21, 2013.
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is a ten day celebration closing with the Schenley Park Race Weekend on July 20‑21, 2013. Two 2014 Jaguar F‑TYPE vehicles badged with the official Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix emblem, will pace the vintage races through the streets of Schenley Park. The cars will also serve as the official mascot of the event.
On Sale this summer, the all‑new 2014 F‑TYPE introduces a new sports car design language for Jaguar, incorporating bold, clean lines accented by the discreet use of technology, including a deployable rear spoiler and hidden door handles. This vehicle is the first new sports car that the brand has introduced in over 50 years. With front‑engine, lightweight aluminum architecture and rear‑wheel drive, the F‑TYPE is engineered to be a true high‑performance sports car. The car is powered respectively by the new Jaguar supercharged 3.0‑liter V6 engine in 340hp and 380hp outputs and a 495hp 5.0‑liter supercharged V8.The Jaguar F‑TYPE sports car has a starting MSRP of $69,000* for the 3‑liter supercharged V6, 340hp model and is currently in showrooms.
"Jaguar has built its sports car heritage over 75 years, and the F‑TYPE represents a continuation of a sporting bloodline in a thoroughly modern way," said Stuart Schorr, Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. "And now, the F‑Type, successor of the iconic Jaguar E‑Type, will be on the road alongside the world‑class vintage cars at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix."
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's mission is to produce a world‑class vintage racing event in order to raise funds to help provide residential care, treatment and support for developmentally disabled individuals in the Pittsburgh region. This event remains the nation's largest vintage sports car racing event and the only one run on city streets.
*Price shown is MSRP. Does not include destination and delivery. Excludes, tax, title, license, retailer fees and optional equipment. Dealer price, terms and vehicles availability may vary. See your local authorized Jaguar Retailers for details.
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About Jaguar
Jaguar Cars Limited is a premier manufacturer of luxury sedans and sports cars offering unparalleled design with tremendous performance. The company's vision throughout its storied history has been simple: To produce beautiful, fast cars that are desired the world over. Jaguar strives to provide a world class ownership experience to every owner. Today's Jaguar lineup consists of the XJ luxury sedan, XF sports sedan, the XK coupe and convertible sports cars and the all‑new two‑seater F‑TYPE. Jaguar designs, engineers and manufactures exclusively in the United Kingdom, at the Castle Bromwich manufacturing plant in the British Midlands. Jaguar is fully engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with continuous involvement in environmental and community programs.
About Jaguar Land Rover
• Jaguar Land Rover is the UK's largest automotive manufacturing business built around two iconic British car brands with a rich heritage and powerful consumer appeal and loyalty. Additionally, Jaguar Land Rover is at the centre of the UK automotive industry's drive to deliver technical innovation in all areas of vehicle development.
• As the UK's largest automotive employer, JLR has a world class team of nearly 25,000 people.
• In the 2011/12 fiscal year, JLR achieved record profits of £1.5 billion, an increase of £392m when compared to the previous year.
• Jaguar Land Rover is the largest investor in automotive R&D and engineering in the UK.
• Jaguar Land Rover has two state of the art engineering and design facilities and three advanced manufacturing plants in the UK.
• Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA and Canada and is represented by more than 330 retail outlets.