Jaguar TCS Racing has unveiled the new I-Type 6, which is being billed as the “most advanced and efficient electric Jaguar race car ever.” Set to make its racing debut in January, the model is a Gen3 racer that features front and rear powertrains. The front motor-generator provides 250 kW of regeneration, while the rear unit provides 350 kW for a grand total of 600 kW. That’s more than twice the regenerative capability of the Gen2 car and it eliminates the need for conventional rear brakes.
Besides the increased regeneration, the
car is 74 kg lighter and has an additional 134 hp as the model now develops up to 469 hp. Thanks to the weight
loss and extra oomph, the car is now able to hit a top speed of 322
km/h. While the specs are shared with other Gen3 cars, Jaguar’s racers will
sport a new livery that combines carbon black with satin white and gold
accents. Furthermore, the cars have an asymmetric design so fans will be able
to tell drivers Mitch Evans and Sam Bird apart.
Besides providing a glimpse at the new
race car, Jaguar said the model will “continue to be a real-world test bed”
that powers “important race-to-road learning for electric powertrain,
sustainability and software technologies.” The automaker went on to say this
technology transfer will “directly enable the reimagination of Jaguar as an
all-electric, modern luxury brand from 2025.”
