The C-Type is undoubtedly one of Jaguar’s most successful and iconic creations. A dedicated racing variant of the lightweight XK120, the C-Type was converted to competition duty through the use of a stunning body and careful reengineering of all major mechanical systems. Designed by Jaguar’s legendary engineer Malcolm Sayer, the bodywork is
The car is the ultimate expression of Jaguar DNA combining the lineage of iconic C-type and D-type race cars with an exciting design vision for the future; Inspired by Jaguar’s I-TYPE 4 and eTROPHY race cars, the virtual EV boasts three powerful, compact motors producing 1,020PS (750 kW), propelling gamers from 0-100km/h in less than two seconds
Jaguar's entry into Formula E is full of intention. Jaguar Racing. Jaguar has an ambitious vision to go all-electric by 2025 with a new set of EVs. By 2030, the brand plans to launch e-models of
Mitch Evans and Sam Bird will take on the competition at 5:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, June 24. Mahwah, NJ, Wednesday 21 June 2023 – Jaguar TCS Racing head to Portland, one of the greenest cities in the United States, for round twelve of the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The British team are ready to take on the final debut The D-Type was a progression of the XK120C (or C-Type) developed as an endurance racing version to continue the racing legacies of the XK120. Introduced in 1948, the XK120 was Jaguar ’s first sports car after the war, prepped with a 3.4-liter inline-six engine using a sophisticated dual-overhead cam. The engine got married to an 8-speed dual 8 Two Times Le Mans Winner - Jaguar C-Type. 1953 Jaguar C-Type - Front Quarter, Silver (XKC031) Seeing the checkered flag at Le Mans is a huge accomplishment in itself, but winning outright at the first attempt with a new car is something quite astonishing. In 1951 Jaguar did just that, their C-Type essentially a modified XK120C managed to hold Jaguar's XK 120 C, commonly referred to as the C-Type, put the racing world on notice when it won the 1951 24 Hours of Le Mans in its debut year. Built in 1952, C-Type chassis XKC 011 was raced by Sir Stirling Moss and a host of other drivers through the late 1950s, and since 1963 has been in the care of the same family.
October 11, 2023, Mahwah, NJ – Jaguar is commemorating the final production of F-TYPE vehicles with an exclusive limited-edition F-TYPE inspired by two iconic 1960s racing E-type vehicles. Just 150 examples of the F-TYPE ZP Edition will be produced. These 575HP supercharged petrol V8 F-TYPE vehicles feature specially curated interior and
Regardless, Jaguar’s 50-year racing history still stands, and it includes some of the most incredible racing machines each era of competition had to offer. While Jaguar might be more well known for their road-going sportscars, racing icons like the XJR-9 and D-Type still hold special places within the hearts of motorsport fans worldwide. The E-type Lightweight was supposed to be England's response to the all-conquering Ferrari 250 GTO, which made its competition debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March of 1962. One year later, Jaguar’s counter-punch first appeared at the same race, yet its on-track performance proved no match for the Ferrari.
The C-type, which was originally produced between 1951 and 1953, was famed for its exceptionally fluid shape by Jaguar Cars designer, aerodynamicist and artist Malcolm Sayer. The C-type won the 24 Hours of Le Mans at its debut in 1951, scoring the first of seven outright wins for Jaguar at the endurance race.
