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Jaguar today unveiled its first electrically powered virtual sports car in Tokyo at the Tokyo Motor Show – the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupe. It was developed specifically for the PlayStation 4 Gran Turismo Sport racing game and is available for download from late November.

Jaguar really designed a complete vehicle and not just a chassis full of fictional technical data. Jaguar has developed an all-electric, four-wheel-drive race car from the well-known video game series and features design-type C and D race car elements. The front wheel arches resemble the C-Type, the top view was inspired by the “Long Nose” -D-Type and the cab refers to the E-Type Lightweight. Vision GT Coupe utilizes an active, extendable rear wing that improves energy efficiency and increases contact pressure at high speeds.

D-Type 603 Dual Charging and Sound Ports

Vision GT Coupe is made of carbon fiber and aluminum composite material. The weight of the e-sports car is 3086 pounds, with a nearly even axle load distribution of 50:50. The electric charging doors on both sides resemble the 1968 XJ sedan with its gasoline neck – also separate -. The sound engineers were also able to let off steam and adapt to the Vision GT Coupé’s new soundtrack recordings of the 3.8-liter XK engine “Long -Nose” D-Type 603, the 1957 Le Mans second in the overall standings . has won.



Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupe for Gran Turismo on PlayStation 4- photo: Jaguar

1,200 hp and 1,200 Nm for 198 miles / h

The technology in the form of three electric motors, however, comes from the Jaguar I-TYPE 4 Formula E and I-PACE eTROPHY. With 750 kW (1,200 hp) and 1,200 Nm of torque, the Jaguar Vision GT Coupé. The top speed is over 198 miles / h.

Interior with KI and Holography

Inside, a KI-E called KI is used, which can display three-dimensional maps and vehicle data for the driver. Side windows provide augmented reality and indicate hazards and obstacles. The rear view camera image is also projected on the side windows.

We delivered this project completely to our young designers. For them, there was a unique opportunity to design a model rooted in our history, which at the same time changes the boundaries of future design. The team did an amazing job creating a new Jaguar sports car. Inspired by, but not inhibited by our iconic past. Julian Thomson, Design Director, Jaguar

The Gran Turismo racing series has always been known for its detailed and realistic vehicle models in which driving characteristics are transmitted as authentically as possible to the game.