Jaguar showcases past, present and future at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Jaguar is again making its mark at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with a unique display of its past, present and future sports cars.FUTURE
Jaguar's final engineering prototype of the new XKR makes a special appearance just a week before the global debut of the new supercharged sports car at the British International Motor Show. This one off vehicle – painted in a modern interpretation of the Primrose Yellow used on E-Types of the 1960s – has been specially prepared for the Goodwood ‘hill’ by a team of Jaguar engineers and designers; a modern day version of Jaguar's 'Saturday club'.
Jaguar's Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity Mike Cross will drive it up the hill in a skilled demonstration as part of the action.
This new supercharged sports car builds on the excellence of the XK and will be available as a Coupe or Convertible; with all the attractions and attributes of the XK, but amplified in 'R' form to complement the extra power and performance.
PRESENT
Next, having just claimed the prize of 'Car of the Year' and 'Best Coupe' at the Auto Express New Car Honours 2006, the new XK is continuing to turn heads and will be on display and taking part in the hill climb at the Festival. So far this year more than 1,000 UK customers have taken delivery of the new XK. Globally, Jaguar has already sold more than 8,000 XK's, with the order bank still growing.
PAST
And finally, as always Jaguar is not only preserving its rich motoring heritage but keeping it oiled, fuelled and very much alive as clearly demonstrated by the magnificent 1953 C-Type,
1956 long nose D-Type, 1954 short nose D-Type and famous 1974 group 44 E-Type racing car which will all make appearances at the Festival.
The 1956 Le Mans-winning Jaguar D-Type will also be on display and taking part in the hill climb at the festival, in its second public appearance this year following a recent lap of honour at Le Mans to mark the 50th anniversary of its victory.*
Geoff Cousins, UK Managing Director at Jaguar Cars, said: "Goodwood's celebration provides the perfect platform to showcase the rich lineage of the XK on home turf. Following the resounding success of the XK since it went on sale earlier this year, we are confident that the much awaited XKR will also continue to build on the momentum the car has generated and this exciting last XKR prototype will offer festival goers a dramatic insight into its appearance and ability."
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is open from Friday 7 July to Sunday 9 July 2006. All Jaguar cars will be on display and heading up the famous Goodwood hill climb.