GKN Driveline and Panasonic Jaguar Racing break electric car record

The record attempt - a partnership between GKN Driveline and the Panasonic Jaguar Racing ABB FIA Formula E Championship team - saw New Zealander Mitch Evans pilot the Jaguar I-TYPE 2 on its dynamic debut in the U.K. on Sunday, 12^th August, breaking the previous record by 6.84 seconds.

GKN Driveline brought Panasonic Jaguar Racing's car, the Jaguar I-TYPE 2, to Shelsley Walsh to coincide with the 113^th anniversary of the very first hill climb at the historic venue.

Mitch Evans' record-setting run up the hill saw one of the most advanced electric vehicles tackling the world's oldest motorsport venue that still uses its original course.

Gordon Day at GKN Innovation Centre, Abingdon, said, "In breaking the electric car course record with the Jaguar I-TYPE 2, we've helped to show the incredible potential of pure electric drive to an ever-broader group of enthusiasts. It was a privilege to partner with Panasonic Jaguar Racing on this endeavour, showcasing the I-TYPE 2 in its U.K. track debut with a suitably thrilling result."

Mitch Evans, Panasonic Jaguar Racing driver, said, "It was a great honour to drive the Jaguar I-TYPE 2 at such a historic venue, and the whole team was elated with the record time we managed to achieve. Formula E fans in the U.K. were incredibly welcoming, and it was great to see them so excited about the car's debut run here. I'm proud to have moved the class-best result a step further towards a potential pure electric outright hill record in the future."