The Jaguar D-type '54 is a race car produced by Jaguar. It appears in Gran Turismo Sport (as part of Update 1.41) and Gran Turismo 7.
The car appears to be the #12, driven by Stirling Moss and Peter Walker, who participated in the 1954 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car, however, failed to finish the race.
In-game description[]
The D-Type is Jaguar's racing sports car announced in 1954, with 68 cars produced until 1957. The D-Type is the successor of the C-Type, and its fundamental mechanisms are a direct evolution of its predecessor. However, the central part of the tubular frame was now a monocoque structure, and the 3.4L inline 6 cylinder engine also had been increased to 266 BHP from the previous 246 BHP for a large boost in performance.
As with the C-Type, the design of the body is by Malcolm Sayer. The fin behind the driver seat was added after repeated wind tunnel testing, and became a major styling characteristic of the car along with its flowing body details.
The car debuted in racing in 1954. At the 24 hours of Le Mans it unfortunately retired out of the race, while it was in first place for a while and even set the fastest speed record. The Number 12 car is the works car from this race.
In 1955, a long nose version was created with revised aerodynamics, and fuel injection was added in 1956. Many improvements were added throughout the years, and the car won the 24 hours of Le Mans 3 years in a row from 1955 to 1957.
Legend Cars (GT7)[]
The D-Type is one of the most important cars in the history of Jaguar motorsport. It is also one of my favourite driving cars of the 1950s. While it shares components with the double Le Mans-winning C-Type... Its all-aluminium monocoque body was a radical departure from that model. Its straight-six engine was also significantly tuned for both power and reliability. C-Type designer Malcolm Sayer also worked his magic on the D-Type... Fitting a fin to factory team cars to enhance stability at high speeds. The D-Type retired on its Le Mans debut in 1954, but returned in 1955 to win three consecutive races. Just 68 of this legendary racing car were produced, with the works cars being the most desirable.
Café (GT7)[]
Jeremy[]
This is the Jaguar D-Type from 1954. It debuted as the evolutionary successor to the C-Type. Like its predecessor, it was specifically built to win at Le Mans. Although it set a record speed at the 1954 race, it was forced to retire before finishing. But in '55, after escaping a horrendous crash, it claimed victory with Mike Hawthorn behind the wheel. Winning again in '56 and '57, it achieved an incredible three consecutive wins at Le Mans! By the way, did you know that hydrodynamic principles were applied to the D-Type's curved body? At the time, it signalled the start of an engineering war against the forces of drag!
Hideo Kodama[]
Thanks to the technical know-how of aerodynamics specialist Malcolm Sayer, this Jaguar D-Type... Was a dramatic departure for Jaguar in that it embraced a new dynamic form. From the XK120 to the XK150, Jaguar had pursued a sort of French elegance, while the D-Type was pure revolution. With a little over 70 units built, the D-Type began competing at Le Mans in 1954. While it came up short in its first year, it won overall victories in '55 and '56, a historic feat for Jaguar. A truly iconic car, its dynamic design would be carried over to the XJ13 and, later, the famous E-Type.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.41+) |
Jaguar Brand Central | 15,000,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Legend Cars | 6,000,000[1] | Complete GT Café Extra Book 37: Jaguar |
Notes[]
- ↑ Price as of August 2023.