Jaguar to Celebrate Past, Present and Future of the Brand at Pebble Beach
• Jaguar's 2012 lineup will be on display and available for
first consumer test drives throughout weekend
• Award‑winning Jaguar C‑X75 concept to be shown at Pebble Beach
Concours d'Elegance Concept Car Lawn
• Jaguar to be featured marquee at Rolex Monterey Motorsports
Reunion
• Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance to be culmination of the E‑Type
model's 50th anniversary celebration with extraordinary Jaguar cars
on the show field
MAHWAH, N.J., August, 9, 2011 ‑ Jaguar Cars is celebrating its
50th year anniversary at the Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend with a
series of memorable heritage events, featuring an array of
significant vehicles representing the past, present and future of
the brand. A major highlight of the weekend will be Jaguar's C‑X75
hybrid supercar on display at the Pebble Concours Concept Lawn on
Saturday and Sunday. There will also be opportunities to test drive
Jaguar's current model year line up throughout the weekend.
The weekend culminates on Sunday, at the Pebble Beach Concours
d'Elegance, where one Jaguar will receive a specially designed
trophy by Ian Callum, Jaguar Design Director.
"Jaguar Cars has kept its momentum this year with the celebration
of 50 years of E‑Type and the launch of the new 12MY Jaguar lineup,
which includes the XKR‑S, a 550 hp machine with impressive driving
dynamics," said David Pryor, Brand Vice President, Jaguar North
America,. "The Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend is one of the most
celebrated gatherings of automotive aficionados from around the
world and Jaguar will have a major presence there."
Jaguar's 2012 XF, XK and XJ models, including the all‑new XKR‑S
will be available for consumer test drives at three events
throughout the weekend: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, The
Quail Motorsports Gathering, and on Peter Hay Hill at The Lodge on
Pebble Beach.
Additional Jaguar Cars highlights for Pebble Beach Automotive
Weekend include:
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Friday, August 19 ‑ Sunday, August 21
For a third time, Jaguar is the featured marque at this year's
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion ‑ the brand was a featured
marque in 1976 and 1992. A special display at the Yamaha Exhibition
will feature an unprecedented review of great Jaguar race cars
through the last 75 years.
An event not to be missed at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca includes
the Jaguar Invitation Class E‑Type Race on Saturday, August 20,
from 1 p.m. to 1:20 p.m., where the winner will walk away with a
specially designed trophy by Jaguar Cars Design Director, Ian
Callum, to be awarded on Sunday, August 21. In addition,
ride‑and‑drive opportunities of 12MY Jaguar vehicles are available
on Friday and Saturday.
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Thursday Night Kick‑Off
Party
Thursday, August 18
For the third consecutive year, Jaguar is hosting the Thursday
night Pebble Beach kick‑off party to be held at the Beach and
Tennis Club on August 18. This year's celebration will be in honor
of the 50th Anniversary of the Jaguar E‑Type. The Jaguar E‑Type,
known in North America as the XK‑E, was introduced to the world at
the 1961 Geneva auto show. The E‑Type model's affordability coupled
with its top speed of 150 mph, made it an immediate sensation, with
the first year's production having been sold out within days.
Jaguar's XF, XK and XJ models will be on display alongside a
spectacular collection of Jaguar E‑Type cars.
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
Friday, August 19
Jaguar will again have its full, current model lineup on display
along with a collection of E‑Type cars. Guests are offered
ride‑and‑drive opportunities in current model vehicles.
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Concept Lawn
Saturday, August 20 ‑ Sunday, August 21
As part of Jaguar Cars advanced design and engineering
initiatives, Jaguar Cars design team unveiled the stunning Jaguar
C‑X75 hybrid supercar last year at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It
has since received numerous accolades including being named the
most significant concept vehicle of 2011 by the North American
Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards. Jaguar announced its plans to
launch the remarkable C‑X75 concept car as an exclusive hybrid
supercar. C‑X75 will be on display at the Pebble Concours Concept
Lawn on Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21.
This stunning range‑extended electric supercar concept is capable
of reaching 205 mph, sprinting from 0‑62 mph in just 3.4 seconds
and has zero tailpipe emissions within the first 68 miles, while
running solely on battery power.
Peter Hay Hill, The Lodge at Pebble Beach
Thursday, August 18 ‑ Sunday, August 21
A spectacular display of Jaguar vehicles will be exhibited at
Peter Hay Hill. Ride‑and‑drive opportunities are available each day
to encourage attendees to receive a unique drive experience the
latest Jaguar models.
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Sunday, August 21
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Jaguar E‑Type, there are
four E‑Type vehicles entered in various classes including the
Postwar Preservation Class, Postwar Sports Closed Class, and
Postwar Sports Open Class, among others. The winner will receive an
award specially designed by Jaguar Design Director, Ian
Callum.
Key historic Jaguar E‑Type's on display Sunday, August 21
include:
• 1961 Jaguar E‑Type introduced to the world at the 1961 Geneva
Motor Show
• 1961 Jaguar E‑Type introduced to the North American media and
public on March 15, 1961 at the New York International Auto
Show
• 1959 Jaguar E2A, a racing prototype that retired from 1960 Le
Mans
• 1963 Jaguar E‑Type Lightweight Competition Alloy Roadster
For updated news from Jaguar Cars during Pebble Beach, log onto
www.interactivejaguar.com where there will be blogs, photos and
videos posted throughout the week.