Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division has just launched a special one-off version of the F-Type Coupé which will take part as a support vehicle in an upcoming stage of the Tour de France. This special edition F-Type Coupé will be used during stage 20 of the 2014 Tour de France that will see riders travel from Bergerac to Périgueux.
Development of this bespoke F-TYPE Coupé by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations follows the successful launch of the Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupé, which went on sale worldwide earlier this year. This unique F-TYPE concept vehicle is based on the F-Type R Coupé and will be supplied with the same 550PS and 680Nm 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine.
Bespoke features include a new racking solution, which carries two of the team’s Pinarello Bolide TT bikes. The vehicle also sports Team Sky’s famous livery, with colour ways and other Team Sky graphic design features also present inside the car. Further specifications include a separate electric supply in the boot which provides power to the radios, amplifiers, microphones, horns and televisions which support communications between Team Sky’s Sports Director and the rider.
“This F-Type concept is a world class vehicle that will help get the best out of the team on the TT stages,” said Sir Dave Brailsford, Team Principal at Team Sky.
Jaguar has been an Official Supplier to Team Sky since its debut in 2010, and has supported the team’s back-to-back winning campaigns in 2012 and 2013 with a fleet of all-new Jaguar XF Sportbrakes.
“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,” JLR Global Brand Experience Director Mark Cameron said.
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