Jaguar is going back to its roots as it prepares for its electric future. As part of the brand’s reinvention strategy, engineers revisited some of the most iconic Jaguars ever built to better understand the core attributes that have historically defined the marque before beginning development of its upcoming four-door luxury electric GT.

The development programme reportedly began with engineers driving legendary models including the E-Type, XJS and XJ to rediscover the brand’s traditional balance of performance and comfort — a philosophy Jaguar now aims to translate into its next generation of electric luxury cars.

Learning From Legends

According to Jaguar, the development team evaluated several heritage models including the XK120, E-Type, XJ Coupé V12, XJS and the original XJ Series I. Each vehicle helped engineers identify the brand’s defining dynamic characteristics such as effortless performance, high-speed touring capability and refined ride comfort.

Matt Becker, Vehicle Engineering Director at JLR, said the exercise helped engineers reconnect with Jaguar’s original engineering philosophy.

He noted that Jaguar’s identity has always been about delivering performance and comfort in equal measure — a balance the upcoming electric GT is expected to continue.

Design Inspired By Classic Proportions

Despite being an EV, the new four-door GT will retain traditional Jaguar design cues such as a long bonnet, a sweeping roofline and a strong stance, rather than following conventional cab-forward EV styling trends. Jaguar says this approach maintains a clear visual connection with its heritage models while establishing a new design direction.

Performance Focus With Next-Gen EV Technology

Jaguar has confirmed the new GT will feature an advanced tri-motor electric powertrain producing over 1,000PS and more than 1,300Nm of torque. The system will use intelligent torque vectoring supported by high-speed software capable of responding within milliseconds to optimise performance and handling.

The luxury GT will also feature:

  • Tri-motor electric architecture
  • Intelligent torque vectoring
  • Dynamic air suspension
  • Twin-valve active dampers
  • In-house developed EV propulsion technologies

Jaguar claims the car is being engineered to deliver engaging driving dynamics while maintaining long-distance touring comfort — a traditional strength of the brand’s grand tourers.

Testing Programme Underway

The new Jaguar GT is currently undergoing an extensive global testing programme covering extreme weather conditions and digital simulation environments. This process aims to fine-tune ride quality, performance characteristics and overall refinement to match the brand’s historic benchmarks.

Foundation For Jaguar’s Electric Future

Rawdon Glover, Managing Director of Jaguar, stated that revisiting the brand’s 90-year product history provided valuable insights that helped shape what he describes as the most technologically advanced Jaguar ever developed.

The upcoming four-door GT will also serve as the technological and design foundation for Jaguar’s future EV lineup as the company transitions into an all-electric luxury brand.

Global Debut Timeline

Jaguar has confirmed that the new four-door electric GT will make its global debut in September this year. The model is expected to showcase the brand’s new design language, next-generation EV technology, and a renewed focus on driver engagement.

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