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Jaguar C Type 1951-1953
In 1951 Jaguar developped the road racing sports car C Type with a completely new multitubular frame and aluminium body; the engine was a 6 cylinder 3.412 cc derived from the XK120 and produced 200 h.p. at 5.800 rpm originally.The Jaguar C Type won at 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1951 for its first appearance on the track. Further development in 1952 include replacing drum brakes by disc brakes. For 1952 a new body with longer nose and tail was prepared for Le Mans, but all retired with overheating. Later C Types reverted to the short nose body. 1952 saw the foundation of the Scottish team Ecurie Ecosse, which payed a very important part in Jaguar racing history over the next few years. The Jaguar C Type won again at Le Mans in 1953.
The C Type was built for sale to private owners from August 1952 to 1954 and 54 cars were made in all. Source-A History of Sports Cars -G.N. Georgano -Spring Books 1970
Jaguar C Type 1951-1953 Wallpapers
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