The jaguar xtype is a great alternative to some superb luxury sedans. Alex from great dunmow, essex, started his racing career in karting at the age eleven, he has excelled in both single seaters and sports cars. Norman dewis was a true legend and his stories are amazing. Legendary jaguar test driver norman dewis passes away aged. Panasonic jaguar racing welcomes british driver alex lynn back to the team as reserve and test driver.
All at petrolicious are very sad to learn that jaguar legend norman dewis has passed away at the age of 98, following a spell of ill health. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. The jaguar etype is still an object of desire the new york. Dewis participated in the development of the following cars. Then, there was his legendary run to geneva with an etype. The jaguar etype is a timeless piece of design that has rightly been exhibited at the museum of modern art, while the austinhealey 3000 is a quintessential british roadster that is. The jaguar e type, or the jaguar xk e for the north american market, is a british sports car that was manufactured by jaguar cars ltd between 1961 and 1975. Jaguar etype test driver norman dewis later commented, sayer had his own way of designing, hed have an 8ft foolscap sheet covered in different coloured. Jaguar introduces the refined 2020 ftype sports car.
This was also the first publication of a register begun a year or two earlier when the etype was just out of production. The epaces power makes itself felt in the first few miles of the test route. The man who helped build jaguar has passed away top gear. Jun 10, 2019 joined jaguar cars ltd, coventry 1st january 1952 as chief test development driver reporting directly to william munger heynes, jaguar s chief engineer did the vast majority of highspeed durability testing of the d type jaguar from 1954, this car winning le mans in 1955, 1956 and 1957. The e type was revealed at the geneva motor show in march 1961. Everyone wants a jaguar etype, but which one is best. Nov 07, 2014 full test with performance data of jaguars truly great ftype r coupe. Lineup jaguar offers its small sedan in two models. Jaguars chief test driver and legendary racer norman. Norman dewis, jaguars legendary test driver who developed disc brakes, the dtype, and set a production car speed record of 172. Pace takes the rewarding jaguar driving experience and adds everyday. Petrolicious is a leading automotive lifestyle brand providing world class short films and tasteful editorial around the worlds finest classic vehicles.
In this film he talks through some of the most incredible moments in. Jaguars chief test driver also played a huge role in developing dunlops disc brakes, which allowed jaguar to dominate both the milla miglia, and the only race company boss william lyons cared. Jaguar had provided a short and twisty autocross course, which certainly allowed us to test the awd of the second fastest jaguar that they make. Click here to book a test drive with your local retailer. A jaguar ftype is a great alternative to a porsche or corvette, and the ftype r is one of the best sports cars on the road today. Panasonic jaguar racing welcomes test driver sacha fenestraz to drive the jaguar itype 4 in the oneday rookie test on 1 march following the marrakesh eprix twentyyearold sacha has raced in some of the most competitive singleseater series in the world.
Jaguars chief test driver also played a huge role in developing dunlops disc. On the track or on your own personal test drive, there is no better way to experience the exhilaration of a jaguar than getting behind the wheel yourself. The car failed to finish the race, retiring 106 laps into the race. Jaguar epace video guides driver aids how to operate. Five questions with jaguars 1960s test driver norman dewis. And as test driver, he was given a multitude of tasks, including one. The jaguar etype, or the jaguar xke for the north american market, is a british sports car that was manufactured by jaguar cars ltd between 1961 and 1975. A range of how to guides covering your ftypes suite of innovative driver aids. Jaguar etype jaguar xj jaguar mark x jaguar xj6 jaguar xjs jaguar xj40. Viewpoint phoenix, arizona, resident chris boillot is the owner of 1965 etype chassis number 1e. Norman dewis obe 3 august 1920 8 june 2019 was a british car test driver, who was the test driver for jaguar cars from 1952 to 1985. Dewis also held a storied racing career, piloting a.
Jaguars chief test driver and legendary racer norman dewis dead at 98 dewis is heralded as the greatest test driver in all of automotive history, and is. Incontrol includes standard and optional driving assistance features to help you make the most of your jaguar, delivering the safest possible drive wherever you choose to go. Jun 10, 2019 all at petrolicious are very sad to learn that jaguar legend norman dewis has passed away at the age of 98, following a spell of ill health. Twentyyearold sacha has raced in some of the most competitive singleseater series in the world. Steering wheel controls a guide to incontrol touch pros smart, relevant technologies that ensure you enjoy a relaxed and stressfree experience behind the wheel of your e. Joined jaguar cars ltd, coventry 1st january 1952 as chief test development driver reporting directly to william munger heynes, jaguars chief engineer did the vast majority of highspeed durability testing of the dtype jaguar from 1954, this car winning le mans in 1955, 1956 and 1957. The jaguar e type series 3 is the ugly duckling of the e type family as well as the swansong of the legendary car. Philip porter talks to legendary jaguar test driver norman dewis at the etype meet at silverstone classic 2011. Our 2015 jaguar ftype r coupe was the top model offering. The impact on the motoring press and the motoring public was huge.
Saying goodbye to legendary jaguar test driver norman dewis. It was a result of the mathematical and engineering talent of malcolm sayer and became the first largescale production car based on aircraft principles. Viewpoint phoenix, arizona, resident chris boillot is the owner of 1965 e type chassis number 1e. Jaguar stype left driver power seat track 1999200020012002 fits. The final s3 instalment of the etype arrived in 1971, sporting a new 5. From 1952 to 1985 norman dewis had a hand in signing off every new jaguar, famously drove an etype overnight from coventry to geneva. If its not convenient for you to visit a jaguar retailer, we. With personal contract hire pch, the jaguar epace could be more affordable than you think. The launch of the jaguar etype at the 1961 geneva motor show was so popular. Jaguar could have played home advantage and routed us onto suitably smooth and flattering roads. Jul 27, 2011 philip porter talks to legendary jaguar test driver norman dewis at the e type meet at silverstone classic 2011. It was produced between 1971 and 1975 and came with further body modifications.
Legendary jaguar test driver norman dewis passes away aged 98. They also gave a test to a rising scottish singleseater driver, who immediately posted the best time ever posted by an e type. Now a sprightly 93yearold, he recalls that day for autoweek. Jaguar s type left driver power seat track 1999200020012002 fits. The jaguar e type is the most commonly desired car in the world. Classic continuations iconic car recreations jaguar. Car and drivers 1971 jaguar xke series 3 convertible test yielded these numbers. The e type s claimed 150 mph 241 kmh top speed, sub7second.
Subsequently books exclusively on the etype began to come out, including chris harveys etype end of an era in 1977, paul skilleters the jaguar etype, a collectors guide in. Panasonic jaguar racing welcomes test driver sacha fenestraz to drive the jaguar itype 4 in the oneday rookie test on 1 march following the marrakesh eprix. Now is the time to reappraise jaguars supersmooth v12. May 16, 2011 norman dewis, jaguars test driver in the 1960s, played a pivotal role in the etype launch at geneva in 1961. Norman dewis obe 3 august 1920 8 june 2019 was a british car test driver, who was the test driver for jaguar cars from 1952. With the great sir william lyons at the helm, jaguar never felt the need to look back. On its 1961 geneva show debut the e type caused a sensation, with all the promise of its looks confirmed by independent road test results that not only recorded a 150mph top speed, but also 060mph and 0l00mph in 6. Buy a new jaguar epace before 1st april 2020 and beat the road tax increase of up to. British driver alex lynn returns to panasonic jaguar racing as reserve and test driver for season six, after racing seven times for the team during 201819 abb fia formula e championship. Jaguars chief test driver and legendary racer norman dewis.
Feb 08, 2011 the jaguar etypes first test driver, norman dewis, 91, takes retired formula one driver john surtees for a spin. Formula e championship meet the racing team jaguar. The jaguar etype series 3 is the ugly duckling of the etype family as well as the swansong of the legendary car. Its combination of beauty, high performance, and competitive pricing established the model as an icon of the motoring world.
The occasion was the international motor show in paris and the production f type was a. Norman dewis, jaguars test driver in the 1960s, played a pivotal role in the etype launch at geneva in 1961. Owned and raced for the past 20 years with no expense spared fia papers valid until 2026. This is an excellent matching numbers series 2 etype roadster to consider in addition to our many other etypes offered for sale currently. Dewis drove a jaguar d type in the 1955 24 hours of le mans, with don beauman. Dewis drove a jaguar dtype in the 1955 24 hours of le mans, with don beauman. New e type and goldfinger db5 in same issue tester got a little carried away on this page. The 26 year old driver returns to panasonic jaguar racing after racing seven times for the team during the 201819 abb fia formula e championship. This meant a last minute dash from coventry to geneva in an etype roadster by norman dewis, jaguars now renowned test driver. Jaguar first revealed the contemporary take on the muchloved etype in 2012. The etypes slim build is a bonus on narrow lanes, where it is far more adept than its image as a relaxed cruiser will have you believe. Jaguar s former test driver talks about his time developing the technology that made the e type so distinctive when you were developing the c type, d type and e type in the 1950s, did it feel like you were right at the cutting edge of new automotive technology.
Fast indeed, and the match of any exotic thoroughbred then available, combined with. Norman dewis, who developed the jaguar ctype, dtype and etype, as well as disc brakes, has died. Even carhaters swoon in its presence and, if you want to be taken seriously as a classic car dealer, you must have one on your forecourt. Jun 16, 2019 jaguar s chief test driver also played a huge role in developing dunlops disc brakes, which allowed jaguar to dominate both the milla miglia, and the only race company boss william lyons cared. Sep 07, 2011 the jaguar e type uk or xk e us is a british automobile, manufactured by jaguar between 1961 and 1975. Check with your retailer to discover the options that are best for you. Kev riches, jaguar classic engineering manager, said. The etypes claimed 150 mph 241 kmh top speed, sub7second 0 to 60 mph 97 kmh acceleration, unitary. Legendary former jaguar test driver and works racer, norman dewis obe. Jaguar etype voted best british car ever but the mini is. Jaguar first revealed the contemporary take on the muchloved e type in 2012.
On its 1961 geneva show debut the etype caused a sensation, with all the promise of its looks confirmed by independent road test results that not only recorded a 150mph top speed, but also 060mph and 0l00mph in 6. F40 motorsports is proud to offer this 1967 jaguar etype xke convertible. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Personalised test drive experience jaguar jaguar uk. The story of the e type started long before this legendary eleventh. Jun 23, 2017 this meant a last minute dash from coventry to geneva in an e type roadster by norman dewis, jaguar s now renowned test driver. He was one of the jaguar dtype drivers in the 1955 le mans. For 1964, hill and coombs modified lightweight e type 4 wpd with wider wheels, higherlift camshafts and stiffer suspension, giving the car a new lease of life. A personal tribute to jaguars renowned test driver, norman dewis. If the subject is the jaguar etype, the worlds most recognisable, most iconic classic car, oddson the order would be. We had the opportunity to drive the 2016 jaguar ftype r at his years coronado festival of speed in san diego a few weeks ago.
He soon became involved in disc brake tests, as jaguar, together with the dunlop company. Jaguar showed the world their latest sports car the likes of which had never been seen before and unlikely to be seen again. Driving jaguars new etype 700 miles overnight to get the car from. Available as coupe or convertible, the coupes are particularly handsome and are the best expression of the design, with a plunging rear that evokes the original 1962 e. Well, is anyone outside of trumpland really going to argue for the s3. Norman worked on the development of the worldbeating etype. His 33year career, as chief development driver at the british manufacturer, gave him a pivotal role in the creation of 25 jaguars, including the ctype, dtype and roadgoing models such as.
Across 33 years, jaguar test driver, norman dewis obe honed some of jaguars most iconic cars including the multiple le manswinning c and dtype racing cars, he has passed away aged 98. Jaguar etype v12 coventrys alluring sophisticate is a great classic that you can really use. Its most recent outing was the le mans classic last year featured in many magazines eligible for a variety. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news.
Jaguar dtype le mans 1957 123 finishers are reunited for the first time in 60 years with chief test driver norman dewis. Norman dewis obituary jaguar land rover the guardian. Mar 06, 2011 celebration norman dewis, who served as the test driver during the etypes engineering development, took part in a 50th anniversary event last month in london. Dewis was by consensus thought britains greatest test driver, and in a varied career spanning 33 years he developed a host of famous jaguar cars in an era considered a golden age of jaguar motorsport success in the 1950s. The e paces power makes itself felt in the first few miles of the test route.
1343 388 215 1131 1409 1629 780 1067 28 502 1618 940 834 1616 1158 658 759 966 763 1558 577 547 215 1018 693 587 94 1455 335 143 1058 454 407 574 1054 998 1466 498 281 222 990 1451 976