Jaguar to feature new 'R' performance models at Goodwood

• Three new Jaguar “R” models to make UK public dynamic debuts: XFR-S, XJR and XKR-S GT
• Unique version of Jaguar F-TYPE convertible sports car to be in action on Goodwood Hill
• New short film previews Jaguar’s presence at Festival of Speed
• Jaguar pavilion will showcase current range of Jaguar performance cars and stunning installation by Royal College of Art students
• Sir Chris Hoy, Kazunori Yamauchi and Andy Wallace to star in Jaguar driver line-up
• Heritage heroes including XJR-9, XJ13, D-type and XK 120 to feature for Jaguar

Jaguar will bring its illustrious past and exciting future together in dramatic fashion at Goodwood Festival of Speed (11-14 July 2013).  In addition to entering some of the brand’s most important heritage vehicles for the Goodwood Hill climb, Jaguar will also debut three new “R” vehicles − with a combined power output of 1650 PS − to the UK public and unveil an exciting new design study based on the Jaguar F-TYPE convertible sports car.  All will be available to view up close in the Festival of Speed Supercar Paddock.

The brand new Jaguar XJR, powered by a supercharged, 550 PS, 5.0-litre V8 engine, will make its dynamic debut during the Goodwood Festival of Speed while the limited-edition Jaguar XKR-S GT, the most track-focused road-going Jaguar ever produced, will also be seen in action for the first time in the UK. Six-time Olympic Champion Sir Chris Hoy will drive the XKR-S GT on Friday 12 July in the Supercar Run, with famous Gran Turismo producer Kazunori Yamauchi driving the high performance newcomer the next day. The Jaguar XFR-S high performance saloon, which made its dynamic debut at the Goodwood press preview event in March, will make it first public appearance during the Festival.

One highlight of Jaguar’s Goodwood plans will be the unveiling of an exciting design study. Based on the F-TYPE convertible sports car, Jaguar plans to unleash the unique vehicle on the Goodwood Hill with the company’s Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity, Mike Cross behind the wheel.

Jaguar’s selection of heritage cars will include a record-breaking Jaguar XK 120, which was once driven for seven days and seven nights at an average speed of more than 100mph in 1952 to set a new speed and endurance records with, amongst others, Sir Stirling Moss behind the wheel.  An iconic Jaguar D-type (Chassis No.1 – a development and Le Mans reserve car) will also be on the Hill throughout the weekend, as will the Group C Jaguar XJR-9 which won Le Mans in 1988 in the hands of Andy Wallace, Jan Lammers and Johnny Dumfries. Wallace will once again pilot XJR-9 at Goodwood.  The only Jaguar XJ13 in existence – a thunderous 5.0-litre V12 racer developed for Le Mans but never raced − will also take to the Goodwood Hill.

In addition to the hill climb activities, visitors to the Goodwood Festival of Speed will be able to view a range of new Jaguar vehicles in the brand’s eye-catching, two-storey pavillion, including the XFR-S performance saloon; the new XJR flagship and the recently-launched XF Sportbrake. The new F-TYPE sports car will also be on show, as will an example of an F-TYPE chassis which allows visitors to examine the all-aluminium structure in its high-tech, lightweight glory. A stunning new art installation, inspired by Jaguar design, created by Royal College of Art students and unveiled during the recent Clerkenwell Design Week in London, will also be on display for the duration of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Jaguar Land Rover announce significant increases in sales for the month of June

• Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 10 percent for June 2013: best combined June sales since 2007
• Jaguar U.S.  boasts sales increase of 59 percent for the month of June
• Full month of Jaguar F-TYPE sales adds 417 units; best Jaguar June sales performance since 2006
• Land Rover U.S. sales increase 9 percent YTD
• Land Rover's Range Rover up 23 percent; best sales month for Range Rover since June 2011

Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported June 2013 U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 1,637 units, 59 percent up from 1,030 units in June 2012; Land Rover sales were 3,468 units, 4 percent down from 3,602 units in June 2012. Jaguar Land Rover North America June U.S. sales for both brands hit 5,105 units, a 10 percent increase from 4,632 in June 2012.

Year to date through June, Jaguar Land Rover North America is up 12 percent, with Jaguar up 20 percent and Land Rover up 9 percent.

"June has proven to be a remarkable month for the Jaguar brand and its new product lineup featuring the F-TYPE," said Andy Goss, President, Jaguar Land Rover North America.  "Both brands are in an ideal position for growth as the all-new Range Rover Sport is arriving in showrooms this fall and Jaguar will continue to expand its product offering with the XJR and XKRS-GT."

U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

Land Rover

For the month of June, the volume leader was the all-new Range Rover with 902 sales, an increase of 23 percent from 734 sales in June 2012. Range Rover Evoque continues to grow, with an increase of 19 percent to 790 units from 663 units in June, 2012.  Range Rover Sport is down 28 percent for the month of June. The all new Range Rover Sport goes on sale this fall.

For Land Rover, 2013 YTD sales of 22,984 are the highest first six months in the history of the brand in the United States.

Land Rover's 2013 model year line-up features five models: The 240-hp 2.0 liter powered LR2 and Range Rover Evoque; the LR4 powered by the 375-hp 5.0 liter V8; the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover, both available with the Naturally-aspirated 375-hp V8 and 510-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrains. For MY14 both the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport will come equipped with a choice of supercharged 340-hp 3.0 liter V6 or 510-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrains.

Jaguar

For the month of June, the Jaguar XF continues to be the volume and growth leader with 634 units sold, up 30 percent from 489 sales in June 2012. Year to date, Jaguar sales are 7,798, up 20 percent from 6,506 sales, with the XF sales increasing on the appeal of new powertrains and All Wheel Drive.

After its first full month of retail, the new Jaguar F-TYPE two seat convertible sports car adds sales of 417 units.

At the 2013 New York International Auto Show, Jaguar debuted two new models, the 550-hp Jaguar XJR and Jaguar XKR-S GT, expanding its R performance lineup to six models.

For MY13 the transformed Jaguar U.S. lineup includes:

• Instinctive All Wheel Drive™ - Available on both the XF and XJ
• Supercharged 340hp V6 engines in the XF and XJ
• Turbocharged 240hp four cylinder engine available in the XF
• Eight Speed ZF® Automatic Transmissions on all XF and XJ models
• Auto Engine Stop/Start on select XF and XJ models

Jaguar's 2013 model year line-up features four models: The Jaguar XJ luxury sedan, powered by either the supercharged 3.0 liter V6 in rear wheel or all wheel drive configuration, naturally-aspirated 385-hp 5.0 liter V8, the 470-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 or the 510-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8; the Jaguar XF sports sedan powered by the 240-hp 2.0 liter turbocharged four cylinder,  supercharged 340-hp 3.0 liter V6 in rear wheel or all wheel drive configuration, the naturally-aspirated 385-hp 5.0 liter V8, the 470-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 or, in the XFR, the 510-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrains; and the XK coupe and convertible sports cars powered by either the naturally-aspirated 385-hp V8, or for the XKR, the 510-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrains. Jaguar also offers its highest performance models ever, the 2013 Jaguar XKR-S coupe and convertible with a 550-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrain.  The 2014 MY Jaguar F-TYPE convertible comes in three variants, 340-hp F-TYPE, 380-hp F-TYPE S and 495-hp F-TYPE V8 S.