Jaguar F-Type Project 7 to Make an Appearance at Putrajaya

Kuala Lumpur: The limited edition Jaguar F-Type Project 7 would be on display at the upcoming Asia Klasika Motor Festival 2015 which is to be held from 2nd-4th October at the Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside. It would also mark its first appearance in Malaysia. Project 7 is a hand-built roadster and is limited to just 250 units worldwide. Being the first Jaguar performance vehicle from Jaguar Land Rover's Special Operations team, this car is also the fastest production Jaguar has ever built.

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Apart from this, three other models of Jaguar would also be making their appearance which are the XJ, XF and F-Type. All this is being done to celebrate the British Automaker's 80th Anniversary. Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia's Managing Director, Tuan Syed Mudzhar Syed Ali said “The surprise maiden appearance is a special treat for Jaguar fans and motoring fans in Malaysia as the F-TYPE Project 7 is one of the most coveted supercars today, with production limited to just 250 units globally”.

Under the hood, this car would be powered by a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine which churns out a maximum power of 575 PS along with a peak torque of 680 Nm. From a position of halt, it reaches an acceleration of 100 kmph in a claimed 3.9 seconds and achieves an electronically-limited top speed of 300 kmph. Further, it is mated to an eight-speed Quickshift transmission through which power flows to the rear wheels. It is also fitted with Carbon Ceramic Matrix brakes which provide powerful, consistent and fade-free braking.

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This car has got an all-aluminium body which helps it to weigh 1585 kgs. The project 7 is also designed with aerodynamic modifications which include a carbon fibre front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser and adjustable rear spoiler. Further, it has also got a shorter windscreen, new front bumper and D-type-inspired fairing behind the driver's seat. This two-seater is also integrated with rollover hoops for both driver and passenger.