Jaguar Reveals One-Off F-Type Tour de France Support Vehicle

By Santosh

Jaguar's bespoke division, Special Vehicle Operations has revealed a new bike transporter F-Type concept for the 2014 Tour de France. The new car will support Team Sky's riders during Stage 20 of the race.

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The new car is based on the F-Type R Coupe, and will be a strict one-off. Jaguar says engineers were briefed specifically to create one vehicle for Team Sky.

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Jaguar Reveals One-Off F-Type Tour de France Support Vehicle

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Jaguar Reveals One-Off F-Type Tour de France Support Vehicle

The concept uses the same 550PS, 5.0-litre, V8 supercharged engine as the F-Type R Coupe, so there's more than plenty power to handle supporting duty at the time trials.

Jaguar Reveals One-Off F-Type Tour de France Support Vehicle

This limited-to-one Jag sees its rear window replaced by a carbon fibre two-bike rack and Blue Sky livery. The interior gets company detailing as well.

Jaguar Reveals One-Off F-Type Tour de France Support Vehicle

The cabin also features communication equipment that supports conversation between Team Sky's sport director and rider, that includes a separate electric supply in the boot to power radios, amplifiers, horns and televisons.

Jaguar Reveals One-Off F-Type Tour de France Support Vehicle

Jaguar has been officially supplying Team Sky with some high-performance beauties since 2010, notably supplying the team with a fleet of Jaguar XF Sportbrakes in 2012 and 2013.

Jaguar Reveals One-Off F-Type Tour de France Support Vehicle

JLR Global Brand Experience Director, Mark Cameron, says, "The development of this F-TYPE Coupé is the latest example of our shared belief to push the boundaries and provide technologically innovative solutions, both on and off the bike. The visual impact of the F-TYPE Coupé during Stage 20 will also of course bring added attention to Team Sky and our unique partnership," he said.

Article Published On: Tuesday, July 22, 2014, 10:42 [IST]
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