F-TYPE JAGUAR PROTOYPE MAKES PUBLIC DEBUT AT GOODWOOD

Whitley, UK. (June 21, 2012) - A development prototype example of Jaguar’s new sports car, the F-TYPE, is set to make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Utilizing Jaguar's industry-leading knowledge of all-aluminum construction, the F-TYPE will launch as a convertible, and a strict two-seater with the focus uncompromisingly on delivering driver reward.

The F-TYPE will be driven up the famous Goodwood Hill by Jaguar’s Head of Vehicle Integrity, Mike Cross.

Powered by a mix of supercharged V6 and V8 engines, the F-TYPE is currently undergoing development. Taking on the most challenging roads, extremes of temperature and the harshest environments on the planet, the F-TYPE is being thoroughly tested ahead of its launch. The production car will be shown later in the year and will go on sale mid-2013.

Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars commented; ‘Goodwood Festival of Speed is focused around the dynamic hill runs where the public can see, hear and smell the cars – this is why we have chosen it as the place to showcase an F-TYPE prototype. The development programme is progressing with vigor and we look forward to showing the world the F-TYPE in production form later this year.’

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is this year themed around ‘Young Guns – Born to Win’, celebrating drivers, riders, designers and engineers.

Tickets and further information for the 2012 Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival can be found on the Goodwood website, or via the Ticket Hotline on +44 (0)1243 755055 or on-line via the Ticket section of the website.