Resources will focus on the next generation of classic products and services.
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According to electrek, Jaguar Land Rover Classic Car Group Manager Paul Hegarty said recently that the company has decided to suspend the development and mass production of E-type Zero models.
E-type Zero is a replica (electric version) of Jaguar’s classic E-Type, which began development in 2017. In September 2017, Jaguar was officially released at the London Technology Festival.
It is reported that the appearance of the Jaguar E-type Zero inherits the genes of the first-generation E-Type, and the original inline six-cylinder engine is replaced with an electric platform. Many of its model components are derived from Jaguar I-PACE. In terms of performance, this model has a maximum power of 220KW, an acceleration of 100 kilometers in 5.5 seconds, and a maximum cruising range of 270km.
In September 2018, Jaguar announced that it will officially launch a mass-production version of the E-type Zero pure electric sports car. The first products are expected to be delivered in 2020.
Regarding the suspension of mass production the night before, Hagati said that although we look forward to bringing this innovative model and technology to customers in the future, the company’s resources will now be concentrated on the next generation of classic products and services.
In July this year, Jaguar Land Rover announced that it will transform its Castle Bromwich plant into an electric luxury car plant. The next-generation pure electric Jaguar XJ will be the plant’s first electric model.
Jaguar Land Rover has launched a number of new energy models such as the luxury pure electric vehicle Jaguar I-PACE to the Chinese market. According to Jaguar Land Rover’s previous plan, by 2020, all models of Jaguar Land Rover will provide electrified versions.
Electricization transformation of auto manufacturers requires sufficient funding support, and many car companies have concentrated resources through the alliance strategy. In September of this year, Jaguar Land Rover and BMW Group announced the joint development of the next generation of electric drive units, while diversifying financial pressure, while improving research and development and supply chain utilization efficiency.
The financial report shows that in the second fiscal quarter of this year (July to September 2019), Jaguar Land Rover achieved a simultaneous increase in sales, revenue and profits. Among them, revenue increased by 8% year-on-year to 6.1 billion pounds, and Jaguar Land Rover realized a turnaround and a profit before tax of 156 million pounds, an increase of 246 million pounds from last year. In addition, the company expectsThe full fiscal year will achieve a profit forecast of 3% to 4%.
