Key exterior design changes include a fairing behind the driver’s head; bespoke carbon-fibre components – a new front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser; lowered windshield and restyled front bumper. Project 7’s unique interior features a composite single-seat with racing harness, a helmet holder and custom trim. Project 7’s name acknowledges Jaguar’s winning of Le Mans seven times between 1951-1990 – a record for a British manufacturer – and its blue paintwork is reminiscent of the victorious Jaguar D-types of 1956\/1957.<\/p>\n
Project 7 is not a static concept, but a fully-functional, high-performance sports car. The F-TYPE’s rigid all-aluminium architecture provides the perfect starting point, power coming from Jaguar’s 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine in 550PS\/680Nm form – an increase of 55PS and 55Nm over the F-TYPE V8 S.<\/p>\n
“The overriding dynamic aim when developing F-TYPE was ensuring connected feel; it’s a true, driver-focused sports car; agile, immediate, fast and, of course, fun. Having achieved that for the road, Project 7 has given us a unique opportunity to go that little bit further. It’s visceral in every sense – its response, its sound and its sheer performance. I’m very much looking forward to driving it at Goodwood.”<\/p>\n
Mike Cross, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity,Jaguar<\/p>\n
In addition to the increase in power – delivered to the rear wheels through Jaguar’s eight-speed Quickshift transmission and electronic active differential – Project 7 also features a free-flow exhaust system with a ceramic finish, 10mm lower ride height and a unique spring\/damper tune.<\/p>\n
“Jaguar’s sporting bloodline and innovative ambition are perfectly embodied by Project 7, both through its sensual design, and its shattering performance. Project 7’s Goodwood debut will provide a great stage to showcase the creativity of our design and engineering teams.”<\/p>\n
Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar<\/h4>\nProject 7: A story of passion<\/h4>\n
Under Director of Design, Ian Callum, who constantly challenges his team to push the boundaries of design, Project 7 went from being an experimental sketch by Jaguar designer Cesar Pieri to the track in just four months.<\/p>\n
Bringing to bear his love for cars and motorsport, his passion for Jaguar’s heritage, and his familiarity with the F-TYPE, Pieri drew a single-seater sports car with a swooping profile, cut-down windscreen and race-inspired livery.<\/p>\n
“When I saw this sketch of a low-screen, single-seat F-TYPE, I felt enthused by it and wanted to take it further. As designers, our very purpose is to disrupt – to turn the norm on its head and see if it still works – and here at Jaguar, we love to push the boundaries.<\/p>\n
“As a team our challenge was to take this gem of an idea, work within the limitations of production feasibility, and create something worthwhile. So I encouraged Cesar and Alister Whelan, Chief Designer, Jaguar, to take it to the next stage and develop a workable concept, and with the support of key departments across the business, Project 7 was born.”<\/p>\n
Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar<\/h4>\n
Following digital modelling, a clay model of Project 7 was produced. With that signed off, and time before Goodwood short, Jaguar’s engineering team worked closely with the design team to ensure that the build stayed true to the concept.<\/p>\n
For Project 7, the F-TYPE’s two key ‘heartlines’ remain, the most prominent change being the completely new, D-type-inspired, rear fairing section that incorporates a rollover hoop and swoops down from behind the driver’s head. The roof system has been completely removed.<\/p>\n
Aerodynamic modifications include a carbon-fibre front splitter, side skirts, large rear diffuser and a fixed rear spoiler with a 14-degree angle of attack, giving Project 7 a low, unified, muscular stance. The side louvres and bonnet vents are also carbon-fibre, while the carbon-fibre and aluminium wing mirrors draw inspiration from those on Jaguar’s C-X16 sports car concept, from which F-TYPE is derived.<\/p>\n
The windshield has been lowered, while a new nose design incorporates revised air intakes and headlights with gloss black surrounds instead of chrome. The car sits on 20-inch Blade forged-alloy wheels with carbon-fibre inserts.<\/p>\n
The cockpit of Project 7 is no less impressive than its exterior. The driver sits in a composite bucket seat, lowered by 30mm, and is gripped by a four-point racing harness. The passenger seat is replaced by a unique helmet holder, which carries a custom-designed Project 7 helmet in matching blue paint and graphics, secured by its own harness.<\/p>\n
The seat and the insides of the doors are finished in a quilted racing-style diamond pattern. There are carbon-fibre inserts on the console and SportShift lever, the start-stop button is gloss black and the steering wheel is equipped with machined aluminium paddles.<\/p>\n
“When you look at this car, it has got an enormous amount of appeal. It’s just full of desire – you can see that its sole purpose is to be enjoyed. Project 7 is a very special car – not just because it’s a one-off, but because of its purity of purpose. It’s pure Jaguar.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 2013 Jaguar Project 7 Jaguar’s Project 7 concept will make a dynamic debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed on 12th July. Project 7 is based on Jaguar’s acclaimed F-TYPE, its all-new, two-seater, convertible sports car and winner of the World Car Design of the Year 2013 award. Key exterior design changes include a fairing behind the driver’s head; bespoke carbon-fibre components – a new front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser; lowered windshield and restyled front bumper. Project […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":70219,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2191,562,9348,17102],"tags":[18323,6826,33,415,472,6462,6895,19949,19977,19976,13061,17405],"class_list":["post-70207","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2010s","category-jaguar","category-guides","category-model-guides-concept-cars","tag-2010s-all","tag-2010s-cars","tag-concept","tag-jaguar","tag-jaguar-f-type","tag-jaguar-model-in-depth","tag-jaguar-concept-in-depth","tag-jaguar-model-guides-f-type","tag-jaguar-model-guides-r-svr","tag-jaguar-r-svr","tag-car-profiles","tag-model-guides-concept-cars"],"yoast_head":"\n
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\n type<\/td>\n Concept \/ Prototype Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n released at<\/td>\n 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n production<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n engine<\/td>\n V8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n position<\/td>\n Front, Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n aspiration<\/td>\n Supercharged<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n valvetrain<\/td>\n DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n displacement<\/td>\n 5000 cc \/ 305.12 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n compression<\/td>\n 9.5:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n power<\/td>\n 405 kw \/ 550 bhp @ 6500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n specific output<\/td>\n 110.0 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n bhp\/weight<\/td>\n 330.33 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n torque<\/td>\n 680.6 nm \/ 502 ft lbs @ 2500 to 5500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n body \/ frame<\/td>\n Aluminum Alloy Body over Aluminum Alloy Monocoque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n driven wheels<\/td>\n RWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n wheel type<\/td>\n 20-inch Blade forged-alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n front tires<\/td>\n 255\/30\/20 Pirelli P Zero<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n rear tires<\/td>\n 295\/30\/20 Pirelli P Zero<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n f suspension<\/td>\n Aluminium Double Wishbones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n r suspension<\/td>\n Aluminium Double Wishbones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n curb weight<\/td>\n 1665 kg \/ 3671 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n wheelbase<\/td>\n 2622 mm \/ 103.2 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n front track<\/td>\n 1585 mm \/ 62.4 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n rear track<\/td>\n 1627 mm \/ 64.1 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n length<\/td>\n 4470 mm \/ 176.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n width<\/td>\n 1923 mm \/ 75.7 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n height<\/td>\n 1319 mm \/ 51.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n transmission<\/td>\n ZF 8-Speed Automatic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n final drive<\/td>\n 3.31:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n