Jaguar Project 7 – Dedication To Tradition

When a manufacturer like Jaguar, has a rich history of success in motorsports, you will naturally want to remind the public of their tradition. That's why they created the concept of project 7. The number 7 in the title symbolizes this unique automaker Jaguar Le Mans victories achieved in the period 1951-1990. Project 7 is designed for only four months, and the last base used Jaguar commercial advantage, the F-Type.

However, the basis for the retro style of this car is its famous Jaguar D-Type, which "borrowed" the look of the body, behind the driver, which is integrated roll bar protection in the case of a beat. Compared with the F-type has also changed the face of the car with the large side air intakes and different bumpers. Additionally, several aerodynamic additions of carbon fiber, such as a large rear spoiler. Project 7 is equipped with alloy wheels 20-inch Pirelli P Zero tires.

Cabin atmosphere is retro through racing seat specially sewn. Items In addition, the interior is refined are also made of carbon fiber. Since the car is designed for race track competition, the front passenger seat was ejected as superfluous, and instead there is a tray that can be placed helmet. In order to design the car had adequate support, the 5.0-liter V8 Jaguar F-Type has been improved to 405 kW / 550 hp, while maximum torque is 680 Nm The engine is mated to an automatic transmission Quickshift eight changes. Jaguar Project 7 speeds to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and top speed is limited to 180 mph. The project concept 7 released in the next edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​2013.