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Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7:
The name recognises Jaguar's seven wins at Le Mans.
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Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7
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25th June, 2014
- Jaguar confirms F-TYPE Project 7
- Right hand drive not yet confirmed
- Deliveries begin from mid-2015
- Jaguar’s most powerful production model
- Exclusive run of up to 250 units
- Hand-built by Special Operations team
- 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine
- 0-100 km/h in 3.9 sec
"Special Operations exists to develop a suite of products and services that enable our most discerning and
enthusiastic customers to indulge their passion for our cars. F-TYPE Project 7 is a perfect example of one such product.
It's the most powerful production Jaguar ever built, and pays homage to Jaguar's seven outright Le Mans victories with
distinctive design cues inspired by the Jaguar D-type which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year." said John
Edwards, Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations.
The F-TYPE Project 7, the latest model in Jaguar’s acclaimed F-TYPE sports car range, is set to make its debut at
England's 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed on 26th June.
F-TYPE Project 7 is the first Jaguar performance vehicle from Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Operations team, and will be
produced in an exclusive, limited-edition run of up to 250 units. Its distinctive roadster body, introduced in concept
form last year, pays tribute to one of the most famous and iconic racing Jaguars: the three-time Le Mans winning D-type,
which in 2014 is celebrating its 60th anniversary year. F-TYPE Project 7’s name pays homage to Jaguar’s seven outright Le
Mans wins.
The 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 is not only the most focussed derivative of the F-TYPE range, but is also the fastest
and most powerful production Jaguar ever built.
F-TYPE Project 7’s power comes from Jaguar’s 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, now in 575PS/680Nm form, enabling the
all-aluminium-bodied car – which weighs 1,585kg – to achieve acceleration from 0-100km/h in 3.9-seconds and an
electronically-limited top speed of 300km/h.
Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 is fully road-legal, with a removable roof and 196-litre stowage space.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through Jaguar’s eight-speed Quickshift transmission and second generation Electronic
Active Differential (EAD). Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes, available as an option on the F-TYPE R Coupé, are fitted
as standard on F-TYPE Project 7, offering powerful, consistent, fade-free braking. Another standard feature is Torque
Vectoring by Braking (TVbB) which, working in conjunction with the EAD, enables extremely precise handling. Bespoke
carbon-fibre aerodynamic aids and a unique suspension set-up enable F-TYPE Project 7 to deliver a truly engaging driving
experience.
While F-TYPE Project 7 features performance-focussed engineering by Special Vehicle Operations – the engineering and
vehicle division of Special Operations – its design has been kept true to the head-turning lines of the original Project
7 concept, which was unveiled last summer.
Key design elements include the D-type-inspired fairing behind the driver’s head, shorter windshield, new front bumper
and downforce-increasing aerodynamic modifications – including a carbon-fibre front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser
and adjustable rear spoiler. However, the single-seater concept has been transformed into a two-seater, with roll-over
hoops for both driver and passenger now integrated into the design.
Engineering
The 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 is a product of pure passion, and the pinnacle of Jaguar’s performance sports car
range. The most focussed derivative of the highly acclaimed F-TYPE range, it is the fastest and most powerful production
Jaguar ever made.
The Special Vehicle Operations-engineered F-TYPE Project 7 is powered by Jaguar’s 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, as
seen in the F-TYPE R Coupé, but in an even further enhanced form: it produces 575PS (an increase of 25PS over the F-TYPE
R Coupé) and 680Nm of torque. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through Jaguar’s eight-speed Quickshift transmission
and second-generation Electronic Active Differential. Special Vehicle Operations engineers have developed a bespoke
transmission calibration for the F-TYPE Project 7, with revised shift points and characteristics.
This enables the lightweight, all-aluminium bodied roadster – which, at 1,585kg, weighs 80kg less than the F-TYPE V8 S
Convertible – to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The increased performance, combined with the handling and
aerodynamic enhancements, make F-TYPE Project 7 the new benchmark in high-performance Jaguars.
F-TYPE Project 7 features a switchable Active Sports Exhaust system with quad, matt-black ceramic coated,
outboard-mounted tailpipes. The system uses electronically-controlled bypass valves in the rear section of the exhaust
which are mapped to open according to a range of parameters, effectively altering the exhaust gas routing into a
free-flowing straight-through arrangement to both reduce back pressure and enhance sound quality.
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Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 rides on 20-inch Storm alloy wheels in gloss black, which customers can opt to have fitted
with high-performance Continental ForceContact tyres. Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes – with 398mm front and 380mm
rear discs allied to six- and four-piston monobloc callipers respectively – are fitted as standard.
Made from a matrix of carbon-fibre and ceramic, which is extremely hard and highly resistant to wear, the CCM system
offers consistent performance and excellent fade resistance even during sustained extreme driving conditions. Jaguar’s
CCM brakes feature a pre-fill system function that applies a low brake pressure to all four callipers when the throttle
is released – and before the brake pedal is pressed again – to ensure consistent brake pedal feel.
F-TYPE Project 7 benefits from bespoke, Special Vehicle Operations-engineered front suspension knuckles which give
increased negative camber, revised top mounts and new front/rear anti-roll bars. The front and rear spring and damper
units are height adjustable, and both spring rates and damper internals have been tailored specifically to F-TYPE Project
7.
Jaguar’s Adaptive Dynamics system actively controls vertical body movement, roll and pitch rates by continuously
monitoring driver inputs and the attitude of the car on the road, adjusting damper rates accordingly up to 500 times a
second to optimise stability. The Adaptive Dynamics controlling software has been precisely re-calibrated to suit F-TYPE
Project 7, the Dynamic Stability Control system also having a unique state of tune.
Engaging Dynamic Mode delivers enhanced body control through firmer damping rates, increased steering weighting,
faster gear changes and sharper throttle response. Dynamic Mode is configurable as standard via the central 8-inch
touchscreen, allowing the driver to select and save settings according to their preference.
Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVbB), which intelligently and rapidly applies precise amounts of braking force to
individual wheels to accurately sharpen the car’s line through a corner, is standard. TVbB works in conjunction with the
Electronic Active Differential (which can go from open to full locking torque in 200 milliseconds) and the car’s Dynamic
Stability Control system to optimise traction, cornering ability and, most importantly, to maximise steering feel and
agility.
“Above all – F-TYPE Project 7 is fast… It uses all the key technologies we’ve proven on F-TYPE R Coupe to deliver
absolute immediacy of response to all driver inputs, yet its focussed nature has given us the opportunity to go further
still. The result is a driving experience that’s pure and involving in every sense.” said Mike Cross, Chief Engineer
- Vehicle Integrity, Jaguar.
Design
The Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 retains the distinctive, minimalist design of the original 2013 concept. That design study
was penned as a spare-time experiment that blended Jaguar’s rich racing heritage with its then-new, ground breaking
sports car line, the F-TYPE. Under Jaguar Director of Design, Ian Callum, the sketch – of a single-seater sports car with
a swooping profile, 'muscular' stance and cut-down windscreen – went from paper to digital model to the Goodwood hill
climb in the space of just a few months, and has now lead to a production car.
“F-TYPE Project 7 is the perfect example of how, as a design team, we can move quickly with our engineering
colleagues to go from concept vehicle to production reality – we’ve pushed the boundaries of what’s possible without
losing any purity of form.”
Modern, purposeful and with a stance that screams intent, F-TYPE Project 7 is the perfect contemporary embodiment
of the D-type that inspired it.” said Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar.
F-TYPE Project 7’s key ‘heartlines’ remain those of the World Car Design Award-winning F-TYPE sports car. They
effortlessly blend with the D-type-inspired rear fairing section that incorporates a roll-over hoop and swoops rearwards
and down from behind the driver’s head. Being a two-seater, F-TYPE Project 7 features a second roll-over hoop, behind the
passenger seat.
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Extensive aerodynamic modifications on F-TYPE Project 7 include a front splitter with a lower section made of moulded
plastic and an upper section in carbon-fibre. Side skirts, rear diffuser and an adjustable rear spoiler are all made of
carbon-fibre. These components together mean the F-TYPE Project 7 generates 177% more downforce than F-TYPE Convertible
at its top speed.
The boot lid, bonnet vents, side vent louvres and mirror caps are also all made of carbon-fibre. The windscreen length
is reduced by 114mm, reducing overall height by 30.5mm, with new side windows to match the profile. A Bimini roof has
been specially designed for F-TYPE Project 7. It clips on to the convertible header rail, and can be conveniently folded
and, when not in use, stowed in the boot area – which offers 196-litres of load space.
The driver and passenger of F-TYPE Project 7 sit in lightweight race-inspired bucket seats, which are finished in a
quilted racing-style diamond pattern. Four-point racing harnesses are available as an accessory. The interior features
carbon-fibre veneer inserts on the console, an Alcantara steering wheel (with leather option), machined aluminium
gearshift paddles and bespoke treadplates with the Project 7 logo.
Enhancing its unique appeal, the 2014 F-TYPE Project 7 will be hand-built to exacting standards by Special Operations,
and offered in an exclusive, limited-edition production run of up to 250 units globally. Each car will sport a specially
numbered plaque, located between the two seats, signed by Ian Callum.
F-TYPE Project 7, whose name acknowledges Jaguar’s seven historic Le Mans race wins, will be offered in five metallic
colours: Ultra Blue, Caldera Red, British Racing Green (all with white decal options), Ultimate Black and Glacier
White (both with grey decal options).
2014 JAGUAR F-TYPE PROJECT 7: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
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Engine capacity (cc) |
5,000 |
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Cylinders |
8 |
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Valves per cylinder |
4 |
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Compression ratio |
9.5:1 |
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Bore/stroke (mm) |
92.5/93.0 |
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Bore/stroke (inches) |
3.64/3.66 |
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Transmission |
8-speed ‘Quickshift’ ZF 8HP70 |
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PERFORMANCE |
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0-60mph (sec) |
3.8 |
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0-100km/h (sec) |
3.9 |
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Top speed (mph) |
186, electronically limited |
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Top speed (km/h) |
300, electronically limited |
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Power (PS@rpm) |
575@6,500 |
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Power (kW@rpm) |
423@6,500 |
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Torque (lb ft@rpm) |
502@2,500-5,500 |
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Torque (Nm@rpm) |
680@2,500-5,500 |
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Wheels |
20-inch ‘Storm’ alloy,
in gloss black |
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Tyres - size |
255/35/20 (front)
295/30/20 (rear) |
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Tyres - make
Standard:
Optional: |
Pirelli P Zero
Continental ForceContact |
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DIMENSIONS |
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Length (mm) |
4,519 |
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Length (in) |
178 |
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Width excl (mm) |
1,923 |
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Width excl (in) |
75.7 |
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Height (mm, without roof) |
1,277 |
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Height (in, without roof) |
50.3 |
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Wheelbase (mm) |
2,622 |
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Wheelbase (in) |
103.2 |
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Fuel tank capacity (litres) |
72 |
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Fuel tank capacity (gallons) |
15.8 |
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Weight (kg) |
1,585 |
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Weight (lbs) |
3,495 |
All figures are manufacturer’s estimates and subject to final confirmation ahead of production.
NOTE:
* Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory charges (commonly known as
on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges are subject to change without notice, as are
the specifications.
E&OE.
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