Jaguar Project 7 Concept, this is the name of one of the surprises that the signature will unveil English these days at the Festival of Speed at Goodwood will be held from 11 to 14 July. The other will be announced the F-Type Concept.
A tribute to the victories at Le Mans
Even the Jaguar Project 7 Concept takes as its basis the new Jaguar roadster, the F-Type, but goes much further. First peculiarity of this unique supercar is the only place, the driver's seat, in the passenger compartment. The passenger seat has in fact been replaced by the helmet with custom design. The name Jaguar Project 7 Concept refers to the seven times that the British brand between 1951 and 1990 - has won at Le Mans. The electric blue color of the body, however, is a tribute to the Jaguar D-Type 1956-57.
Engine
Under the hood, the Jaguar Project 7 Concept is equipped with a powerful V8 power of 550 hp (55 hp more than the V8 in the Jaguar F-Type V8 S) and a maximum torque of 680 Nm
With these figures, the feeling behind the wheel imagine it's pretty exciting.
The power is transmitted directly to the rear axle through the gearbox eight-speed Quickshift.
A step in the F-Type
In essence, the Jaguar Project 7 Concept maintains the essence of F-Type, but it goes in the.
The exterior completely disregard the roof or any element that refers to it. In its place is a kind of hump that is projected forward by offering extra protection for the driver.
The aerodynamic changes, then, are numerous. The bumper has been completely redesigned with huge air intakes and a lower lip in carbon fiber.
The windshield was cut, while the rear stands a huge diffuser with four chrome tailpipes. The wing is fixed and has an angle of 14 degrees.
The wheels, five twin-spoke wheels are 20-inch and give more of a sporty feel to this fantastic concept car.