The Project 7’s roadster body pays tribute to one of the most famous and iconic racing Jaguars: the three-time Le Mans-winning Jaguar D-Type, which reigned supreme at the famous French endurance race in 1965, 1966 and 1967. And this race-inspired F-TYPE’s name is a homage to Jaguar’s seven outright wins at the 24-hour race.
“We were able to secure five orders, giving a select number of customers an opportunity to own a piece of history, and Jaguar fans an opportunity to see this unique model in the flesh,” says Lisa Mallett. “Project 7 is significant for us not only because it embodies both our heritage and our future in a stunningly beautiful car, but also because bespoke, limited-run cars are a true rarity in this era of mass produced cars.”
With power provided by Jaguar’s 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, producing 423kW and 680Nm, the all-aluminium-bodied car – which weighs just 1585kg – is capable of accelerating from a standstill to 100km/h in only 3.9 seconds and onwards to an electronically-limited top speed of 300km/h.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through Jaguar’s eight-speed Quickshift transmission and second generation Electronic Active Differential (EAD). Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes, available as an option on the F-TYPE R Coupé, are fitted as standard on F-TYPE Project 7. Another standard feature is Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVbB) which, working in conjunction with the EAD, enables precise handling. Carbon-fibre aerodynamic aids and a unique suspension set-up enable F-TYPE Project 7 to deliver a truly engaging driving experience.
While F-TYPE Project 7 features performance-focused engineering by Special Vehicle Operations, its design has been kept true to the lines of the original Project 7 concept, which was unveiled in 2013. The F-TYPE Project 7 will be hand-built to exacting standards by Special Operations, and offered in an exclusive, limited-edition production run of up to 250 units globally. Each car will sport a specially numbered plaque, located between the two seats, signed by Ian Callum.
