New F-Type gets to be the official pace car at Pittsburgh Vintage GP

Jaguar North America is proud to announce the all-new 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE will be the official pace car of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, presented by SHOP 'n SAVE on July 21, 2013.

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is a ten day celebration closing with the Schenley Park Race Weekend on July 20-21, 2013.  Two 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE vehicles badged with the official Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix emblem, will pace the vintage races through the streets of Schenley Park. The cars will also serve as the official mascot of the event.

On Sale this summer, the all-new 2014 F-TYPE introduces a new sports car design language for Jaguar, incorporating bold, clean lines accented by the discreet use of technology, including a deployable rear spoiler and hidden door handles. This vehicle is the first new sports car that the brand has introduced in over 50 years. With front-engine, lightweight aluminum architecture and rear-wheel drive, the F-TYPE is engineered to be a true high-performance sports car. The car is powered respectively by the new Jaguar supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine in 340hp and 380hp outputs and a 495hp 5.0-liter supercharged V8.The Jaguar F-TYPE sports car has a starting MSRP of $69,000* for the 3-liter supercharged V6, 340hp model and is currently in showrooms.

"Jaguar has built its sports car heritage over 75 years, and the F-TYPE represents a continuation of a sporting bloodline in a thoroughly modern way," said Stuart Schorr, Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. "And now, the F-Type, successor of the iconic Jaguar E-Type, will be on the road alongside the world-class vintage cars at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix."

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's mission is to produce a world-class vintage racing event in order to raise funds to help provide residential care, treatment and support for developmentally disabled individuals in the Pittsburgh region. This event remains the nation's largest vintage sports car racing event and the only one run on city streets.

*Price shown is MSRP. Does not include destination and delivery. Excludes, tax, title, license, retailer fees and optional equipment. Dealer price, terms and vehicles availability may vary. See your local authorized Jaguar Retailers for details.