Jaguar F-TYPE rally cars celebrate 70 years of sports car heritage
14 Nov 2018|1,016 views
Jaguar has developed two F-TYPE Convertible rally cars, with design cues from the F-TYPE Chequered Flag Limited Edition, to continue its celebration of 70 years of sports car heritage since the XK120 was revealed in 1948. The one-off F-TYPE rally cars also pay homage to the legendary Jaguar XK120 registered 'NUB 120' which, in the early 1950s in the hands of Ian Appleyard, completed three consecutive Alpine Rallies without incurring a single penalty point, and won the RAC and Tulip.
Both rally-specification F-TYPE Convertibles are powered by Jaguar's 296bhp 2.0-litre Ingenium four-cylinder engine, with modifications overseen by Jaguar Design and Engineering.
Both cars were built to FIA specification, fitted with a protective rollcage, race seats with six-point harness and bonnet-mounted light pod and fire extinguisher. The rally F-TYPEs feature upgrades such as the addition of grooved discs with four-piston calipers front and rear.
Hand-built competition dampers and softer springs ensure the high-performance cars can be driven flat-out over rough rally stages. With motorsport-spec wheels and tyres specifically for use on gravel, a limited-slip differential improves power delivery on loose surfaces while a hydraulic handbrake helps drivers tackle hairpin bends.
The celebratory models were put through their paces at Walters Arena rally stage, South Wales, to demonstrate their performance credentials and will now attend a series of Jaguar events over the next few months.
The rally cars' livery takes design inspiration from the new F-TYPE Chequered Flag Limited Edition, which features a range of subtle exterior visual enhancements, including unique 20-inch Gloss Black wheels with a Diamond Turned finish and a Black Contrast roof on the Coupe. Inside, the luxurious Ebony Windsor Leather interior features Performance seats with embossed Chequered Flag headrests and a Dark Brushed Aluminium centre console trim finisher.
Jaguar has developed two F-TYPE Convertible rally cars, with design cues from the F-TYPE Chequered Flag Limited Edition, to continue its celebration of 70 years of sports car heritage since the XK120 was revealed in 1948. The one-off F-TYPE rally cars also pay homage to the legendary Jaguar XK120 registered 'NUB 120' which, in the early 1950s in the hands of Ian Appleyard, completed three consecutive Alpine Rallies without incurring a single penalty point, and won the RAC and Tulip.
Both rally-specification F-TYPE Convertibles are powered by Jaguar's 296bhp 2.0-litre Ingenium four-cylinder engine, with modifications overseen by Jaguar Design and Engineering.
Both cars were built to FIA specification, fitted with a protective rollcage, race seats with six-point harness and bonnet-mounted light pod and fire extinguisher. The rally F-TYPEs feature upgrades such as the addition of grooved discs with four-piston calipers front and rear.
Hand-built competition dampers and softer springs ensure the high-performance cars can be driven flat-out over rough rally stages. With motorsport-spec wheels and tyres specifically for use on gravel, a limited-slip differential improves power delivery on loose surfaces while a hydraulic handbrake helps drivers tackle hairpin bends.
The celebratory models were put through their paces at Walters Arena rally stage, South Wales, to demonstrate their performance credentials and will now attend a series of Jaguar events over the next few months.
The rally cars' livery takes design inspiration from the new F-TYPE Chequered Flag Limited Edition, which features a range of subtle exterior visual enhancements, including unique 20-inch Gloss Black wheels with a Diamond Turned finish and a Black Contrast roof on the Coupe. Inside, the luxurious Ebony Windsor Leather interior features Performance seats with embossed Chequered Flag headrests and a Dark Brushed Aluminium centre console trim finisher.
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