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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/bodyshell
was constructed of a steel space frame with thin aluminium
bodypanels.
The Proteus
C-Type model 1953 presented here is a very exact rebuilt of the
Jaguar C-Type that won Le Mans in 1953. The Proteus C-type was built
under auspices of Jaguar Cars Ltd., and carries the original Jaguar
badge.
The presented C-type was built in 1990 and raced (inter) national
historic races and rallys. The absolute highlight was the invitation by
the organisation of the Targa Florio (driven in southern Italia) to take
part in this race in 1995.
Technical
data
Six-cylinder
engine
carburetors: 3x double Webers
cylinder capacity: 3442 cc.
capacity: 245 DIN hp.
top-speed: 140 mph. - 230 km/h.
gears: 4 manual+ overdrive
bodywork: aluminum body on space frame
suspension: front; independent, coil springs
rear; axle, coil springs (SPAX all round).
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