At Oxford, they are bang in tune with the latest
innovation on the international racing circuit. Jaguar Racing have
launched their first ever electric racing car which has just finished
its first season on the track, achieving promising top positions of 4
th and 8
th
respectively in Mexico in the spring of 2017. The team, headed up by
Nelson Piquet is looking forward to the 2017/2018 season with even
greater enthusiasm. The I-Type 2 car is Panasonic Jaguar’s all electric
Formula E racing car with acceleration from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds
with a capacity to regenerate 150 kW of energy under braking to extend
its range. It has a maximum speed of 140 mph.
Oxford's 1:76 scale replica of this amazing car is painted in dark grey
and turquoise with dark grey driver’s cockpit and black wheels, just
like its real-life counterpart. The colourful graphics include the
Jaguar name printed on the front and rear spoiler and along the sides of
the body. Sponsorship names including Panasonic and Lear E-Systems
also feature on the body. Note too the iconic leaping Jaguar silhouetted
in white along each side.