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Jaguar creates special F-Type for Team Sky

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Author: | Updated: 21 Jul 2014 14:22

Jaguar’s sponsorship of Team Sky has allowed it to showcase the XF Sportbrake at the Tour de France, but for the time trial stage (TT) between Bergerac and Périgueux, the company’s Special Vehicle Operations department has come up with something a little more dramatic in the shape of the F-Type.

Jaguar F Type R Team Sky

Based on a production F-Type R, complete with 550hp V8, the special car has been fitted with a special new bike rack, which will carry two of Team Sky’s Pinarello TT bikes. Other modifications include the Team Sky paint job, seats in Team Sky colours and a separate electrical supply in the boot to power the radios, amplifiers, microphones, horns and televisions which are used to aid communications between team and rider.

Sir Dave Brailsford, Team Principal at Team Sky, said: “Jaguar is an iconic British brand that has been an integral partner for Team Sky for over four years. We have already benefited from their high performance credentials and expertise in technological capabilities and engineering innovations, particularly with the recent development of the Pinarello Dogma F8. This F-TYPE concept is a world class vehicle that will help get the best out of the team on the TT stages.”

JLR Global Brand Experience Director, Mark Cameron added: “Jaguar has supplied high performance support vehicles to Team Sky since its first season in 2010. The development of this F-Type Coupe 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 Coupe during the stage will also of course bring added attention to Team Sky and our unique partnership.”

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