Jaguar has officially unveiled the Lightweight E-Type ahead of its public debut at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this weekend. Developed by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Operations, only six of these exclusive vehicles will be produced. Each car is assigned one of the remaining chassis numbers originally allocated in 1963 for the “Special GT E-Type” project—an ambitious 18-car run of which only 12 were ever completed.
“The E-Type is an iconic car, and the Lightweight E-Type the most desirable of all. To be able to complete the intended production run of 18, some 50 years after the last Lightweight was completed, was an opportunity we couldn’t miss.” – John Edwards, Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations.
Like the original Lightweight E-Type vehicles, the new models will be powered by a 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine which has received the triple Weber carburetors, producing a total output of 340hp/253.5kW at 6500rpm. The Lightweight is tipped to cost in the region of £1,000,000.
Jaguar’s fascination with reviving its classic heritage continued that same month — designer Ian Callum unveiled a custom-reimagined Mark 2, blending vintage styling with modern engineering.
[ Source: Jaguar ]
