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The sportiest Jaguar developed by the SVO (Special Vehicle Operations) department will be presented to the public during the Jaguar parade retracing the Le Mans history and sportiness of the brand - from the first XK, Type C, D, E, Mk II, l unique XJ-13 celebrating its 50th anniversary and the XJR-9 victorious in 1988 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (notably driven by Andy Wallace and which will be present this weekend) - until the very latest F-TYPE, Project 7 and SVR, as well as the new F-PACE.

The event will also mark the anniversary of the 60th anniversary of the Type D, winner of the 24h of Le Mans in 1956 (driven by Duncan Hamilton and Ivor Bueb) and who will join the historic and sporty Jaguar vehicles during the parade. History will make the Type D one of the brand's most iconic vehicles.

This year, the Group C plateau (1982-1993) is added. In addition to the six other fields, it has 40 cars entered, including the XJR12, which won Le Mans in 1990.

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The Jaguar SVO (Special Vehicle Operation) exhibit

SVO, also in charge of the “Jaguar Classic” department, will present the XJ-13 to the public, another way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this prototype developed by the brand in 1966. It will be exhibited there alongside the XJR-9, victorious at Le Mans in 1988, driven by Andy Wallace, Jan Lammers and Johny Dumfries.

The Jaguar Classic race

This year, Le Mans Classic will also be animated by the race organized by Jaguar Classic HSCC. 61 vehicles are entered, such as the XK, Mk I, Mk II or the Type C, D, and Type E pre 1966. 60 years after its last victory at Le Mans, the Type D will race again with Andy Wallace on board who will take the wheel of the Type D chassis 505.

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The F TYPE SVR at Le Mans Classic

The F TYPE SVR, a new production from SVO, is the fastest Jaguar ever designed. More powerful, with a revised chassis and transmission as well as active aerodynamic elements, the F-TYPE SVR is available in Coupé and Cabriolet versions.

Motorized by the 8-liter supercharged Jaguar V5.0 of 575hp / 700Nm, it is lighter, covers 0 to 100 km / h in 3,7 seconds and can reach a maximum speed of 322 km / h for the coupe and 314km / h for the convertible.

In line with the F TYPE, the F TYPE SVR uses the same lines, to which are added a rear spoiler, specific side air vents and a rear diffuser which increase dynamism and offer better stability and behavior of the vehicle.

More than 20 copies will participate in the Jaguar parade.

Marc Luini, Executive Director of Jaguar Land Rover France said: "I am delighted to see that
this event remains an essential moment for enthusiasts of historic vehicles. This year, Jaguar is strengthening its participation, so it will be a new highlight for us, marked by the presence of the F TYPE SVR that the 110 spectators expected will be able to discover during the parade and on display in the paddock 000 ”.

The F-TYPE and F TYPE Project 7 rally

Jaguar France invites 20 crews to participate in a rally which will start on Friday July 8 for an arrival at Le Mans on July 9. The owners of F-Type and Project 7 will have the opportunity to share a friendly moment around regularity tests that will enliven their courses before joining the Le Mans circuit and taking part in the Jaguar parade.

For more information : www.jaguar.fr