Jaguar F-Type Repurposed as Bike Carrier by SVO
Jaguar Land Rover‘s Special Vehicle Operations division has unveiled a bespoke F-Type coupe.
The unique F-Type was built as a high-performance support vehicle to use during Stage 20 of the 2014 Tour de France and was done as an innovative partner to Team Sky. Based on the F-Type R coupe, powered by a 550-hp 5.0-liter supercharged engine, the Team Sky F-Type will be a one-off featuring a new racking solution and Team Sky’s famous livery.
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The special rack will carry two of the team’s Pinarello Bolide TT bikes while a separate electric supply in the trunk will provide power to the radios, amplifiers, microphones, horns and televisions that support communications between Team Sky’s Sports Director and the rider.
“Jaguar is an iconic British brand that has been an integral partner for Team Sky for over four years,” said Team Sky Team Principal, Sir Dave Brailsford. “We have already benefited from their high performance credentials and expertise in technological capabilities and engineering innovations, particularly with the recent development of the Pinarello Dogma F8.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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