After seventy years of claiming victory for Jaguar at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Jaguar Classic is embarking on a mission to produce a limited run of eight C-Type Continuations. Even though the initial triumph at Le Mans for the C-Type was in 1951, these contemporary Continuation vehicles will be assembled following the same specifications as the C-Type which secured Jaguar its second Le Mans championship in 1953, under the guidance of Tony Rolt and Duncan Hamilton. Following the win in ’53, the British marque subsequently clinched the top spot at Le Mans on five more occasions.
Aside from being a pivotal vehicle in Jaguar’s motorsport history, the C-Type is also lauded for introducing the novel concept of disc brakes in both racing and commercial vehicles at the time. You owe gratitude to it for the braking systems most likely fitted on your vehicle right now.
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The Jaguar Land Rover Classic Work’s facility in Coventry will meticulously handcraft the C-Type Continuations, featuring a vintage-inspired, 220-horsepower, 3.4-liter inline-six engine equipped with triple Weber 40DCO3 carburetors, and, naturally, disc brakes. Leveraging modern CAD technology in conjunction with the company’s historical engineering records, Jag Classic’s team has faithfully recreated the C-Types from the 1950s. To enhance safety compared to the originals, an optional FIA-approved Harness Retention System is available, ensuring that the vehicles are genuinely prepared for historical racing and track endeavors.
Given the limited production of only eight units and an undisclosed price likely exceeding seven figures, ownership of a Jaguar C-Type Continuation remains an elusive dream for most enthusiasts of vintage endurance racing. However, indulging in some daydreaming is entirely acceptable, and to facilitate that, Jaguar has crafted an interactive 3D configurator online to assist individuals in visualizing their ideal C-Type models. The array of color options is quite the sight!
