Sportscar/GT (and Le Mans) Rumours and Repetition - Page 154

jaguarista · 12 Aug 2013, 21:07 (Ref:3288999)

F-Type Coupé GT3 (render) by Road&Track

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Except for the RSR XKR GT2, which qualified dead last in 2010, there hasn't been a single Jaguar on the grid at Le Mans since 1997. As far as factory-backed racing of any type, the Jaguar name hasn't been seen at a racetrack since a poor showing in F1 during the 2000-2004 seasons. With the new F-type coupe coming, we think it's time for the company to jump back into motorsports, and with concepts like the Jaguar Project 7 harkening back to the legendary D-type, Jaguar seems interested in reviving its racing efforts.

With that in mind, meet our exclusive artist's render of what a Jaguar F-type GT3 would look like. The F-type's slinky shape, which was all but completely previewed by the C-X16 concept, wears the GT3 kit naturally. Already aggressive, it rocks huge diffusers, big fender flares, and quad exhausts like it was always meant to. Of course, in our mind, the car would be smothered in classic British Racing Green like many of the previous race-winning Jaguars.

As the smallest Jaguar, the F-type is the perfect size for racing. It's longer than the Aston Martin Vantage but shorter than the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette and the Ferrari 458. The F-type is also wider than the Vantage and the Corvette, but narrower than the 458 Italia. It seems to be a "Goldilocks" car in the exterior dimensions department.

Jaguar would likely turn to the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 found in the XF and XK for power. ACO regulations for forced-induction cars are much stricter, and with a 4.0-liter maximum engine size, Jaguar would be required to use the company's supercharged V6. With a maximum engine displacement of 5.5-liters for naturally aspirated engines, the 5.0-liter would be a solid fit. With a bit of fettling, Jaguar could easily push the V8 to 475-500 hp. For comparison, the Ferrari teams use a 4.5-liter V8 that pumps out around 470 hp, and the Porsche 911 RSR is a 4.0-liter unit with around 460 hp.

This is also a great time to re-enter racing, as many marques have started to increase their motorsport presence. Aston Martin began competing again in 2005 after a 16-year hiatus; Bentley announced its GT3 Racer in 2012; and BMW is back in DTM after it left in 1992. Even Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Nissan are jumping in with entries into Australia's V8 Supercar series.

The timing is right, and the hardtop F-type gives Jaguar the tool it needs to re-enter into the world of wheel-to-wheel competition.

deggis · 12 Aug 2013, 23:04 (Ref:3289044)

Sorry if I sound really annoying, but if I make a drawing of a half-imaginery car, does it become a rumor?

These should go to the general chat thread:

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...37558&page=999

avvelenamento · 13 Aug 2013, 08:04 (Ref:3289145)

Nice renders. Just a question: are you the same jaguarista that I used to read on motorblogsport.it?

jaguarista · 13 Aug 2013, 09:00 (Ref:3289172)

it is a bit 'rumored that on the return of Jaguar's competition and the F-Type is the right base. Following these rumors road & track made this render

Gingers4Justice · 13 Aug 2013, 09:06 (Ref:3289176)

Is that render supposed to be of the GT3 car?

avvelenamento · 13 Aug 2013, 09:44 (Ref:3289188)

Judging by pics, is more an high performance version of the street F-type. More similiar to a GT4, if the class still exists.

TF110 · 13 Aug 2013, 19:21 (Ref:3289410)

Right, thats a far cry from what GT3's look like. Will have to be wider and a much bigger wing.

FstrthnU · 2 Sep 2013, 12:49 (Ref:3297775)

http://www.racecar-engineering.com/b...-announcement/
This technically isn't sportscar news, but it's interesting to hear that Michelin may have been testing for F1 tires with the 4th Audi at the Le Mans Test Day (since it's a hybrid on a high-speed track).

deggis · 2 Sep 2013, 12:59 (Ref:3297778)

I really don't get that Audi test link.

In any case the tyre isn't the same and still very different type of car, KERS or not. Sounds really far fetched and so does this whole deal becoming reality, considering that is already September. Seems more like flirting from Michelin and posturing from FIA directed to Pirelli.

Cotton repeats that Michelin does not want to be a sole supplier but apparently that is no longer a problem.

Christian Mogami · 2 Sep 2013, 15:01 (Ref:3297827)

Michelin wants to be a tire supplier in F1 but with tires that relate to production car tires.

13 inch tires do not relate to production cars today! (17-20 inch does)

Next year, the whole point of the 2014 tech rules was to have a powertrain that would be a testing bed that would improve future production cars.

FIA thinks the same way as Michelin but the F1 Boss already spent Pirelli's bribe money so he is staying with Pirelli

The teams are like autistic children,they doin't like no changes!

Matt · 2 Sep 2013, 16:12 (Ref:3297872)

An open wheel car with 17-20" wheels would look stupid.

Salamus · 2 Sep 2013, 16:16 (Ref:3297874)

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Originally Posted by Christian Mogami

The teams are like autistic children,they doin't like no changes!

What is that supposed to mean?

jsTrecu · 2 Sep 2013, 16:18 (Ref:3297877)

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Originally Posted by Matt

An open wheel car with 17-20" wheels would look stupid.

There must be some photoshoped picture of it somewhere surely ?

Victor_RO · 2 Sep 2013, 16:25 (Ref:3297880)

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Originally Posted by Salamus

What is that supposed to mean?

I thought he was talking about the F1 teams, and tbh he's rather right on that aspect (when it comes to the F1 teams).

Matt · 2 Sep 2013, 16:27 (Ref:3297882)

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Originally Posted by jsTrecu

There must be some photoshoped picture of it somewhere surely ?

onm 18's

BullMan · 2 Sep 2013, 16:29 (Ref:3297885)

Bling bling.

jsTrecu · 2 Sep 2013, 17:07 (Ref:3297913)

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Originally Posted by Matt

onm 18's

Thanks, TBH I like it... That fin is awful but otherwise it looks good enough for me.
We would get used to it quickly in my opinion.

Beetle · 2 Sep 2013, 17:12 (Ref:3297916)

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Originally Posted by jsTrecu

Thanks, TBH I like it... That fin is awful but otherwise it looks good enough for me.
We would get used to it quickly in my opinion.

I find "big honking fins" excellent.

Gingers4Justice · 2 Sep 2013, 17:24 (Ref:3297920)

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Originally Posted by Christian Mogami

The teams are like autistic children,they doin't like no changes!

I get your point but perhaps you could have chosen a more sensitive way of putting it?

Christian Mogami · 2 Sep 2013, 17:45 (Ref:3297933)

Takes one to know one

born with high-functioning austism

**Aysedasi** · 2 Sep 2013, 18:33 (Ref:3297951)

Back to topic then please.......

TF110 · 2 Sep 2013, 20:53 (Ref:3298052)

Even 16" wheels on F1 would be great. Their diameter isn't the only problem but also their width. Something Mercedes wants to change.

Matt · 2 Sep 2013, 21:42 (Ref:3298079)

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Originally Posted by jsTrecu

Thanks, TBH I like it... That fin is awful but otherwise it looks good enough for me.
We would get used to it quickly in my opinion.

Those fins were outlawed after 2010, iirc.

jsTrecu · 2 Sep 2013, 23:26 (Ref:3298125)

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Originally Posted by Matt

Those fins were outlawed after 2010, iirc.

I know, but I still hate them... On LMPs too.

Matt · 3 Sep 2013, 04:06 (Ref:3298176)

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Originally Posted by jsTrecu

I know, but I still hate them... On LMPs too.

Me as well.

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