n 1963 Jaguar started work on 18 special E-Type GTs produced specifically for endurance racing, but only 12 were originally built.
52 years later those final six lightweight E Types have finally been made. Here's what Jethro Bovingdon thinks of one.
Published 3rd June 2021.
BAC’s limited-edition Mono R supercar has lived up to its billing and set The New Reference for a lap time at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit.
The 343bhp, 555kg supercar lapped the 2.4-mile track in an astonishing 1:15.03 on fully road-legal Pirelli P Zero tyres – averaging a remarkable 115mph during the run. British racing driver Oliver Webb was at the wheel for the lap during an official track day.
Published on 12th October 2021.
The limited-edition BAC Mono R claims yet another production car lap record, hitting the top of the leaderboard at the Red Bull Ring in style. With British racing driver Adam Christodoulou at the wheel, the 343bhp, 555kg R lapped the 2.7-mile Formula One circuit in just 1:32.96 to set a new best by almost six seconds.
BAC were on location in Austria with tyre partner Pirelli, as part of the P Zero Experience Central Europe.