[Venkatesh]

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the legendary C-type sports racer, Jaguar Classic has announced the limited-run production of the new C-type Continuation cars. These cars will be hand built at the carmaker's Classic Works facility in Coventry, UK.





Eight new C-type Continuation cars will be built ahead of a racing inspired celebration event to be held in 2022. Each new sports racer will reflect the 1953 Le Mans-winning C-type car specification. This will include a 3.4 L straight-six engine with triple Weber 40DCO3 carburettors for 164 kW and disc brakes.



In order to produce authentic new C-types, Jaguar has consulted its archives and cross-referenced scan data taken from an original C-type as well as is using the latest computer aided design technology. Exclusive access to original engineering drawings and company records created by the original C-type development team will help ensure the authentic 1953 specifications are accurately maintained



The prospective owners of these exclusive units will be able to specify their C-type virtually using the new online configurator. Users will be able to compare colour and trim options from 12 authentic exterior colours and eight interior colours available as well as apply optional racing roundels, steering wheel badge and bonnet badging. Additional options such as an FIA-approved Harness Retention System or rollover protection will also be available to customers.





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[Mad Max]

That's one beauty! I really want Jaguar to bring their racing green color to all their cars. It's a beautiful color and would stand out.

[RedTerrano]

What a beauty with sexy curves and smooth flowing lines. Sadly we seem to have moved into an era of angular sides and futuristic designs.

Hopefully some modern designer gets "inspired" enough to bring back the old designs.

[vinya_jag]

Looks Ballistic. I had never seen the top angle of it. You can actually see the entire transmission tunnel inside the car. I wonder how someone could take such a huge risk in designing these cars, those days. Not worrying too much about building a platform, to make 10 other cars, a hatch, a crossover, a bigger SUV, a sedan and countless other things.

I used to love those Jaguar cars, maybe because I loved how Mark Weber drove those F1s so fast, challenging Schumacher. I once wore a Jaguar Cap to a race in Melbourne, watched it from 10 feet away, running those 19000 RPM engines, then walked the Albert park circuit, picked a piece of the Kerb, took a few pictures with another Old Man, a Jaguar fan, owned a few Jaguars and wore the Green top to bottom.

I wish, either of those days could come back.

[SSO]

I really dislike these "continuation" cars. It's really just a cash grab on the part of Jaguar. They are not road legal and its unlikely you could get FIA papers to be able to race one. I would much rather see Jaguar putting resources into developing the next XJ220 or finally finishing the C-X75.

[Venkatesh]

1953 Jaguar C-Type Continuation revealed.



Jaguar has officially unveiled a new-build C-Type sports car as its fourth authentically recreated continuation model.



The limited-run C-Type Continuation has been hand-built using historic parts and equipment specifications to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the original model’s Le Mans victory in 1951.



Eight models will initially be produced, each true to the original Le Mans-winning specification, driven by a hand-built 3.4-litre straight six producing 220bhp and mated to a four-speed manual transmission.



Owners can select from 12 exterior colours, including Suede Green, Cream, Pastel Blue and British Racing Green, and can also add race-inspired roundels.



On the inside of the car, eight colour options are also available for the leather seats, and the car is controlled with a 15in Bluemel steering wheel.



The firm will also continue developing genuine classic parts for the foreseeable future. The C-Type Continuation will make its public debut at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace on Friday 3 September.



1953 Jaguar C-Type Continuation pictures

















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