JAGUAR CELEBRATES RELEASE OF ITS THIRD VISION GRAN TURISMO CAR – THE ROADSTER – WITH CREATION OF BESPOKE DESIGNERS’ CHOICE LIVERY

8 March 2022

  • Launched in Gran Turismo 7: Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster joins the Vision GT Coupé and Vision GT SV in the latest edition of the real driving simulator
  • Designers' choice: To celebrate the trilogy of Jaguar Vision GT cars, Jaguar’s design team have released unique imagery of a bespoke curated specification for each
  • Vision Gran Turismo Roadster: All-electric single-seat Jaguar race car designed and developed for the globally-renowned Gran Turismo game
  • Jaguar TCS Racing technology: Roadster’s three light, compact electric motors developed by Jaguar TCS Racing for the Formula E racing series, deliver 1,020PS (750kW)
  • Electrifying performance: 0-60mph in less than two seconds and top speed of more than 200mph, together with the visceral driving experience unique to an open cockpit Jaguar racer
  • Ready to race: The Roadster – and for the first time, the GT SV – are available in Gran Turismo 7 on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles from 4th March 2022

Tuesday 8th March 2022, Gaydon, UK – Jaguar has today unveiled its third all-electric virtual gaming sports car – the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster. Following the success of the original Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupé and the extreme Vision Gran Turismo SV endurance racer, Jaguar’s latest all-electric virtual race car joins the grid for the launch of Gran Turismo 7 – the latest and most immersive iteration yet of the world-renowned racing game. 

In recognition of Jaguar’s trilogy of cars in the Vision GT series, Jaguar’s Design team have developed new bespoke livery for each one. The specially-developed black and grey paints and subtle graphics emphasise the cars’ inherently dramatic, beautiful designs – and are unique to the cars’ in-game liveries*. 

The Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster is an all-electric single-seater which combines the race-proven powertrain from the Coupé with a taut, sculpted form inspired by the iconic, timeless Jaguar D-type. 

Oliver Cattell-Ford, Exterior Designer, Jaguar Advanced Design, said: “As a car designer, being part of the team that has delivered three virtual cars for the Gran Turismo series has been a dream project. Since the reveal of the Vision GT Coupé in 2019 and Vision GT SV in 2020, we wanted to curate the perfect way to present the full line-up of the three cars together when we revealed the Roadster – Gran Turismo 7 is the perfect way to do it.  

“The visual effect is dramatic and wouldn’t look out of place on any track or circuit around the world, from the streets of night-time Tokyo to California’s Laguna Seca raceway.”

Oliver Cattell-Ford
Exterior Designer, Jaguar Advanced Design

Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster 

The Roadster is designed to bring gamers the pure, visceral driving experience of an open-cockpit Jaguar sports car powered by three electric motors generating a total power output of more than 1,020PS (750kW) and instant, maximum torque of 1,200Nm. Acceleration from 0-60mph in under two seconds and a maximum speed in excess of 200mph together with outstanding ride, handling and agility will deliver a truly unforgettable drive. 

The flowing surfaces, dramatic lines and perfect proportions of the first two Jaguar Gran Turismo Vision cars are instantly recognisable, but in place of a deployable canopy the Roadster features a swept-back aero screen directly in front of the driver. 

Behind, there’s a modern interpretation of the fin synonymous of the three-time Le Mans-winning D-type, aerodynamically-optimised using the latest computational fluid dynamics tools to be deployable at speed for enhanced stability with minimal drag.  

The fin also features one of the beautiful details to be found throughout the Roadster, the form of a Union Jack etched – using the Jaguar monogram pattern – into the fin itself, and subtly illuminated by LEDs. The theme continues with the hand-crafted leather straps on the front fenders and iconic roundel lights in the front grille.  

The Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster’s dramatic, driver-focused interior combines lightweight, luxurious materials and finishes with stunningly intricate details. Looking out onto the gracefully long bonnet with the unmatched all-round visibility inherent to open-cockpit racers, gamers will be fully immersed in the action. 

The Roadster’s light, stiff monocoque body is expertly and meticulously crafted from carbon-fibre composites and advanced aluminium alloys. A state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery pack is packaged as low down in the structure as possible, contributing to the low centre of gravity, low roll centre and near 50:50 weight distribution that are fundamental to the car’s outstanding driving dynamics. 

Power from the battery is fed to three light, powerful and compact motors, developed using learning from Jaguar Racing’s Formula E experience. With one motor on the front axle and two on the rear, the total output is 1,020PS (750kW) and 1,200Nm of immediate, electrifying torque. Players will experience this for themselves when they accelerate away from the start line on their way to maximum speed of more than 200mph. 

Enhancing the experience still further are the new features that Polyphony Digital has developed for Gran Turismo 7 which is available for PS4™ and PS5™ consoles from 4th March.

“We are delighted to announce the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster, which completes the trilogy of Jaguar Vision vehicles for Gran Turismo 7. It was a great experience to work with the Design team at Jaguar. We look forward to drivers getting behind the virtual wheel in the new game. All three cars lend themselves perfectly to the exciting new user experience that GT7 will offer.”

Kazunori Yamauchi
Gran Turismo Creator, President of Polyphony Digital Inc.

Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo SV now available in-game 

As well as the new Roadster, players can now – for the first time –drive the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo SV.  First shown in December 2020 and always destined for release in Gran Turismo 7, it is an all-electric virtual endurance race car designed by Jaguar and engineered by Jaguar SV to deliver extremes of performance, traction and high-speed stability. Powered by four electric motors developed by Jaguar Racing to deliver 1,903PS (1,400kW), the GT SV can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 1.65 seconds and reach a 255mph top speed. 

The Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster, Vision Gran Turismo Coupé and Vision Gran Turismo SV will be available for players in Gran Turismo 7.

Further information

About Jaguar 

Jaguar’s heritage of elegant design and breath taking performance has excited and delighted the world for over 80 years. Today’s world-class Jaguar family comprises the award-winning XE, XF and XJ saloons, the dramatic F-TYPE sports car, the F-PACE performance SUV – the fastest-selling Jaguar ever – the E-PACE compact performance SUV and I-PACE, the all-electric performance SUV and 2019 World Car of the Year that puts Jaguar at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution. 

About Jaguar SV 

Special Vehicle Operations’ specialist team of Jaguar SV designers, engineers and technicians are dedicated to amplifying the performance and luxury attributes of Jaguar vehicles. The current Jaguar SV range includes F-PACE SVR and XE SV Project 8. 

Jaguar PR social channels 

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Twitter: http://twitter.com/Jaguar; @Jaguar  

Instagram: http://instagram.com/Jaguar; http://instagram.com/JaguarSV 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/JaguarCars 

 

For more information visit www.media.jaguar.com 

Notes to Editors

Bespoke liveries

In recognition of Jaguar's three versions of their Vision GT car, Jaguar’s Design team created new bespoke liveries of these cars, which are not featured in GT7. These new liveries feature specially developed black and grey paints and subtle graphics which emphasise the cars’ inherently dramatic, beautiful designs. In GT7, players can re-create these new liveries using the Livery Editor feature.

Technical Specifications

Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupe 

Released in October 2019 for Gran Turismo Sport – now available in Gran Turismo 7. 

Powertrain: 3 x electric motors, AWD 

Power: 1020PS (750kW) 

0-60mph: < 2-seconds 

Top speed: > 200mph 

 

Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo SV 

Revealed in December 2020. Now available in-game for the first time with the release of Gran Turismo 7. 

Powertrain: 4 x electric motors, AWD 

Power: 1903PS (1400kW) 

0-60mph: 1.65-seconds 

Top speed: 255mph 

 

Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster 

Revealed in March 2021, available in Gran Turismo 7. 

Powertrain: 3 x electric motors, AWD 

Power: 1020PS (750kW) 

0-60mph: < 2-seconds 

Top speed: > 200mph