The Eagle Lightweight GT Was Built Equivalent To The Legendary D-Type XKSS Supercar
Deemed the ultimate road-going evolution of one of the world?s rarest and most beautiful race cars, Jaguar?s Lightweight E-Type showcases a classic supercar with the intoxicating thrills of a 1963 factory Lightweight, thoughtfully and comprehensively re-engineered.
The Eagle Lightweight GT Was Built Equivalent To The Legendary D-Type XKSS Supercar
Highly exclusive and a direct descendent of the legendary C and D-Types, only 12 Lightweights were manufactured by the factory for the 1963 season. Noisy, brutal, exhilarating and exhausting, these brilliant race cars were exhilarating on the track and visceral on the road.
Re -equipping and re-tuning 16 legendary D-Type racers to create the XKSS ? which is revered for being race car fast, yet comfortably refined, thus not only allowing owners such as Steve McQueen to drive them daily, but placing them in an all-new calibre amongst the most highly prized collectors? automobiles.
Long uncontested, especially by Lightweight E-Type equivalents, the world?s most capable E-Type specialist with over 35 years of experience in developing a deep understanding of every nuance of the model, evolving and refining the original design to create ?ultimate? E-Types that meet the quality and performance aspirations of the world?s most demanding enthusiasts, Eagle presents its latest classic supercar transformation.
Replacing each panel with lightweight aluminium of a modern grade more suited to road use that than the thin, fragile material...
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