The Jaguar F-Type dons its finest rally livery to celebrate the brand's 70 years of building sports cars

The automotive industry has always stood out for developing a very special segment, that of sports cars, in which Jaguar established itself as one of the pioneers. The British firm has spent 70 years building this type of vehicle, with the aim of offering an alternative capable of combining elegance and performance in equal measure. To commemorate this occasion, Jaguar has decided to dress up its sports car par excellence, the F-Type, with an exclusive rally-ready preparation that enhances both the aesthetics and the mechanics of the English big cat with the aim of offering even more radical sensations.

It was in 1948 that the British brand unveiled the iconic XK 120 to the world, and the F-Type Convertible Rally Car -the name of this version- has decided to take over from its predecessor. To do so, Jaguar used two convertible units from the Chequered Flag Limited Edition special series as the basis for developing this striking sports car focused on the world of rallying and on running over any type of terrain regardless of the adversities it presents.

At first glance, one might consider it a simple preparation, but nothing could be further from the truth, since Jaguar has applied to this variant all the appropriate modifications so that the FIA will admit it as a rally vehicle. A roll cage, safety harnesses and various components are what make up this new variant of the Jaguar F-Type, along with a new lighting unit that sits on its bonnet.

Mechanically, significant changes have also been made, where competition-grade suspension and brakes join the already emblematic setup of this F-Type. Furthermore, it also features a hydraulic handbrake and specific tyres to fulfil its purpose and run at full speed over locations with little concrete presence.

The powertrain hidden in the heart of the F-Type Convertible Rally Car is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder capable of generating 300 CV of power. This well-known engine will drive the English big cat, aiming to deliver more than sufficient performance to enjoy every bend and reach the finish line as quickly as possible.

For the time being, Jaguar has not shown any clear intention of introducing this variant into production lines as a special edition but, without a doubt, it has already marked a before and after in the brand’s history. However, fans of the brand will be able to get their hands on the F-Type Chequered Flag Limited Edition, a model available from 62,335 euros, 71,604 euros at the current exchange rate.

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