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The Jaguar
C-Type won in 1951 and 1953 the 24-hours Le Mans race, which
immortalized the name of Jaguar.
For its technology, the C-Type was based on the XK 120, but the chassis/body shell
was constructed of a steel space frame with thin aluminium body panels.
The Proteus
C-Type shown here is a very exact replica of the Jaguar
C-Type. The Proteus replica was built under auspices of Jaguar Cars Ltd.,
and carries the original Jaguar badge.
Technical
data
Six-cylinder
engine
carburettors: 2x S.U.
cylinder capacity: 3781 cc.
capacity: 240 bhp.
top-speed: > 140 mph. - >230 km/h.
gears: 4 manual+ overdrive
bodywork: aluminium/ GRP body on space frame
suspension: front; independent, coil springs
rear; axle, coil springs.
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