Modern E-Type

[trv8]

http://www.seriouswheels.com/ghi/Growler-E-2011-by...
http://www.seriouswheels.com/ghi/Growler-E-2011-by...
http://www.seriouswheels.com/ghi/Growler-E-2011-by...

More information here.....
http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/ghi/top-Growler-...

Edited by trv8 on Tuesday 22 February 22:47

Edited by trv8 on Tuesday 22 February 22:48

Edited by trv8 on Tuesday 22 February 22:50

[jas xjr]

Nice .
What is the story here? Is it a styling exercise ? Or just a Photoshop for fun?

[trv8]

(from Vizualtech Press Release) Growler E 2011 - Rebirth of a legend

In 2011, the legendary Jaguar E-Type will celebrate its 50th anniversary, as it was first presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961.

On the occasion of this anniversary and upon the request of a Swiss businessman who wishes to stay anonymous, the designers Bo Zolland from Vizualtech and Robert Palm have developed an exceptional sports car inspired by the legend.

Based on the Jaguar XKR with a supercharged 5.0 Liter V8, the Growler E 2011 Concept produces 600 hp instead of the 510 hp of the XKR, thanks to engine remapping. The composite body is glued on a chassis made of a central carbon fibre core, on which two tubular frames are bolted at the front and rear, supporting engine, steering, transmission and suspensions. The majority of the components and the interior gear are taken from the Jaguar XKR. Thanks to a lighter chassis, the weight is only 1550 kg, about 200 kg less than the Jaguar XKR, which serves as technical basis.

The expected performance should therefore be sensibly better than on the Jaguar XKR, which is already extremely fast. 0-100 km/h should stay under 4 seconds.

Everyone doesn't like the direction taken lately by Jaguar design, initiated by the Jaguar XF and confirmed by the new XJ. There are still many friends of the noble English brand who are nostalgic of the sensual shapes of the XK 120, Mark II, XJ6 and, last but not least, the fantastic Jaguar E-Type. This project was born in the mind of one of these nostalgic fans, who wanted to see the original style again, but up to date and with the latest technology.

The Growler E 2011 Concept is destined to remain unique. However, if there is some demand, a small series could be built by hand, for an unknown price.

Vizualtech is a Swedish design studio, founded by Bo Zolland in 1999.

Robert Palm is an independent designer based in Switzerland.

Information:
Robert Palm
[e-mail]

Vizualtech - Bo Zolland
Pilgatan 10
903 31 Umeå
Sweden
[e-mail]

[jas xjr]

Thanks

[trv8]

I think it's the best looking car I've seen for a long time.

[Simpo Two]

I clicked on the first link and actually said, out loud, 'Oh wow'.


That's all the praise it needs. They have done to the E-Type what BMW did to the Mini. Brilliant.

ETA: Almost. I'd lose the dent in the door; it spoils the lines.

Mid you I just envisaged it as a convertible and had severe consternation in the front trouser department.

Edited by Simpo Two on Tuesday 22 February 23:55

[Marquis Rex]

"Everyone doesn't like the direction taken lately by Jaguar design, initiated by the Jaguar XF and confirmed by the new XJ. There are still many friends of the noble English brand who are nostalgic of the sensual shapes of the XK 120, Mark II, XJ6 and, last but not least, the fantastic Jaguar E-Type. This project was born in the mind of one of these nostalgic fans, who wanted to see the original style again, but up to date and with the latest technology."

Here here!!

Looks nicer to my eye than the X150 and it's lighter to boot!

[a8hex]

Simpo Two said:

I clicked on the first link and actually said, out loud, 'Oh wow'.


That's all the praise it needs. They have done to the E-Type what BMW did to the Mini. Brilliant.

Can't agree about the BMW MiniMaxi it's a great car, but Mini it is not.
Where as this seems much more true to idea of the E.

[Le Mans Visitor]

wow, thats special

[mph]

I like it in parts.

Not keen on the side treatment though - it reminds me of an early corvette - in fact I would say it looks too americanised in general.

[piquet]

i like it generally but really don;t like the corvette side scoops

is this real or just someones fantasy? Has jaguar agreed to supply them the engines?

as this is a direct injection engine, i'm guessing you can;t just strap on a new ecu which means it must run the jag one which won't work with anything apart from the auto gearbox, which kind of ruins it

also are they just doing a beechams, ie taking all the electronics out of an xkr and putting them in a new body? since removing just one part causes problems as beechams discovered. Unless they're planning to buy a new xkr rip out all the bit they need then rebody it in steel and carbon fibre, anyone want to guess the price? do you think there would be much change from half a million?

i'm also intrigued why they don;t use a screw supercharger as normal has shown it produces serious increases in power, mind you i;m not sure how much the jag auto box would take

[tstain]

christ thats special looking.

[Triple7]

It looks like someones two favourite cars are sixities Corvettes and Jag E-Types. Nothing special with the design it's just a chop of the two. Rear end looks very similar to the Jag concept CX75!