1954-1957 Jaguar D-type
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The D-type was Jaguar’s first monocoque-based racing car, replacing the space-frame C-type but, like its predecessor, having just one purpose: to win the Le Mans 24 Hours. The car’s lines were the work of Malco...
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“Amazingly futuristic and highly effective 180mph racing weapon with one objective: to win at Le Mans, which it did. Three times. A Spitfire for the road”
Information
Years built: | 1954-1957 |
Make: | Jaguar |
Model: | D-type |
Coachbuilder: | Factory |
Body: | Open |
Engine Size: | 3442cc DOHC straight-six |
Bhp: | 250 |
0-60 secs: | 4.7 secs |
Top Speed Mph: | 160 mph |
Category: | Sports-Racing |
Event Eligibility: | Colorado Grand | Goodwood Revival | Le Mans Classic | Mille Miglia | Pebble Beach Concours | Villa d'Este |
Did You Know?
Such was Sayer’s painstaking attention to aerodynamic purity, he worked closely with the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough to test and improve the long-nose D-type’s streamlin...
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