The Jaguar D-Type is a sports racing car that was produced by Jaguar Cars Ltd. between 1954 and 1957. Designed specifically to win the Le Mans 24-hour race, it shared the straight-6 XK engine and many mechanical components with its C-Type predecessor.

Designed specifically to win the Le Mans 24-hour race, the D-Type was produced by Jaguar Cars Ltd. between 1954 and 1957. Sharing the straight-6 XK engine and many mechanical components with its C-Type predecessor its structure however was radically different.

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6 days ago · The D-type’s record at Le Mans — three wins in the four years from 1954 to ’57, albeit only one of those by a works car — is eloquent justification of Sayer’s excellent chassis and aerodynamic design in particular, but also of Jaguar’s racing programme in general.

The Jaguar D-Type was a purebred racing machine, a direct evolution of the successful C-Type. With its slippery, wind-cheating body shaped by advanced aviation-inspired aerodynamics, it was built for one thing: outright victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Sep 10, 2017 · The Jaguar D-type is one of the most iconic cars in motorsport history. Packed with innovation, this sports car was designed to take on Ferrari and win the legendary Le Mans 24-hour race....

1954 Jaguar D-Type Continuing their successful motor sports program, Jaguar created the D-Type as a logical progression of the XK120C, or C-Type. After an eighteen month development period, the D-Type was launched and intended to assault the 1954 Le Mans.

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The Jaguar D-Type was designed specifically to win the Le Mans 24-hour race, it shared the straight-6 XK engine and many mechanical components with its C-Type. Its structure, however, was radically different, with innovative monocoque construction and slippery aerodynamics that integrated aviation technology,...

D-type Continuation is available as a 1955-specification shortnose with ‘single hump’ or 1956-specification longnose with ‘tail fin’. Sixteen exterior colours and nine interior leather choices are offered alongside an optional race roundel pack echoing the original racing livery.