- F‑TYPE Project 7 will make its dynamic debut at Le Mans Classic this weekend in celebration of the Jaguar D‑type's 60th anniversary
- F‑TYPE Project 7 will run throughout the weekend alongside the very first D‑type, and with F‑TYPE R Coupes
- F‑TYPE Project 7 will be Jaguar's fastest production car to date: with 575HP and 680Nm from its 5.0‑litre supercharged V8 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)
(WHITLEY, UK) ‑ July 2, 2014 ‑ F‑TYPE Project 7, the most powerful and fastest production Jaguar to date, will make its dynamic debut in front of packed crowds during this weekend's Le Mans Classic race meeting from July 4‑6.
Following its unveiling at Goodwood's Festival of Speed ‑ where customer interest far exceeded the intended production run of a maximum of 250 units ‑ F‑TYPE Project 7 will complete demonstration laps throughout the Le Mans Classic weekend.
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 will complete its demonstration laps alongside the very first D‑type ever built, and with examples of the all‑new F‑TYPE R Coupé.
With racing over the weekend split into six grids ‑ each
celebrating an era of Le Mans' history ‑ the F‑TYPE Project 7
demonstration laps will take place ahead of qualifying and race
sessions for Grid 2. Spanning 1949‑1956, this grid will include two
Jaguar‑entered D‑types; drivers are 1988 Jaguar Le Mans winner,
Andy Wallace, who will share with Richard Meaden, with Gary Pearson
and Chris Harris also in action.
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 aluminum construction and with bespoke
carbon‑fiber aerodynamic aids, a unique suspension tune, 80kg
weight reduction and 575HP 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.
JAGUAR F‑TYPE PROJECT 7: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS*
*All figures are manufacturer's estimates and subject to final confirmation ahead of production
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ENGINE & TRANSMISSION |
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Engine capacity (cc) |
5000 |
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Cylinders |
8 |
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Valves per cylinder |
4 |
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Compression ratio |
9.5:1 |
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Bore/stroke (mm) |
92.5/93.0 |
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Bore/stroke (inches) |
3.64/3.66 |
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Transmission |
8‑speed 'Quickshift' ZF 8HP70 |
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PERFORMANCE |
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0‑60mph (sec) 1 |
3.8 |
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0‑100km/h (sec) 1 |
3.9 |
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Top speed (mph) 1 |
186, electronically limited |
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Top speed (km/h) 1 |
300, electronically limited |
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Power (HP@rpm) |
575@6500 |
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Torque (lb ft@rpm) |
502@2500‑5500 |
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Wheels |
20‑inch 'Storm' alloy, |
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Tires ‑ size |
255/35/20 (front) 295/30/20 (rear) |
1 Always follow local speed limits.
2 These features are not a substitute for driving safely with
due care and attention, and will not function under all
circumstances, speeds, weather and road conditions. The driver
should not assume that these features will correct errors of
judgment in driving. Please consult your vehicle's owner's manual
or your local authorized Jaguar Retailer for more details.
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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
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exclusively in the United Kingdom, at the Castle Bromwich
manufacturing plant in the British Midlands. Jaguar is fully
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