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Jaguar's
C-Type hardly needs any introduction, being one of the most
famous and well documented racing cars of all time. Images
of this fabulous car beating all comers at Le Mans in 1951
and 1953 form a major part of motor racing's history. The
D-Type of 1954 was a very successful vehicle, but it is the
C-Type that today is viewed as the true starting point of
Jaguar's legendary racing program. |
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the C-Type was based on the bulletproof 3.4 liter engine and
driveline from the XK120. However, the 120's heavy chassis frame
(itself based on that of the Mk 7 saloon) was discarded and
replaced with a new, lightweight tubular steel frame |
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essential for a racing car. Malcom Sayer designed the evocative,
all-enveloping body that combined advanced aerodynamics with
a stunning visual appeal that has never dated. |
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The C-Type
was very much a starting point for Jaguar's racing development.
In 1951 it first appeared with the XK120's standard drum brakes
and twin SU carburettors, but by 1953 it featured reduced
weight, plus all-round disk brakes and triple Webers, all
of which helped Jaguar to win 1st, 2nd and 4th places at Le
Mans. |
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At Temperos,
the C-Type was one of the very first cars that we released
as a re-creation in the early 1980's. This was closely followed
by the D-Type and now forms a major part of our own manufacturing
history. |
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| True
to the original design concepts, the Tempero C-Type is based
on a steel tube chassis that is unique to this car. Jaguar's
C-Type was designed purely for racing and as such was light
and somewhat fragile. The Tempero car has been suitably strengthened
and reinforced to withstand generations of use on the road or
track. The slight increase in weight is more than offset by
its toughness and durability. |
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As with
all Tempero cars, the body is created by craftsmen from 16
gauge sheet aluminium. Wooden bucks (or formers) were developed
by ourselves to exactly duplicate the fabulous lines of Malcom
Sayers' original creation. |
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| Mechanically,
the Tempero C-Type is based on the same components as our
D-Type, except for the use of the 3.4 liter version of the
XK engine. The 3.8 liter and 4.2 liter engines are available
as an option. Triple Webers and upgraded multi-pot disk brakes
are standard equipment on all versions. |
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those of us who have a love of Jaguar's original designs,
the C-Type will always be the most enduring example of a true
sports racing car. |
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