Project Motor Racing continues to expand its collection of motorsport legends with the arrival of the iconic 1964 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight. Set to join the game as part of the upcoming GT Icons Pack, this timeless racing machine will be available to players on June 23rd. 🏁🇬🇧
The Birth of a Lightweight Legend
When the Jaguar E-Type debuted in 1961, it was instantly hailed as one of the most beautiful cars ever created. However, Jaguar engineers wanted to prove its worth on the track against the world's best GT competitors.
To face the fierce international competition, Jaguar developed the "Special GT E-Type." By replacing the standard steel body panels with aluminum, stripping out the interior comforts, and using lighter glass, they shed crucial weight. The result was the "Lightweight"—a raw, stripped-back racer built purely for speed and agility.
An Rarity of Motorsport History
Only 12 original examples of the E-Type Lightweight were built during its initial run, making it one of the rarest and most coveted collector cars in motorsport history. Under its long, elegant aluminum hood lies a race-tuned 3.8-liter straight-six engine with fuel injection and a dry-sump lubrication system.
This powerhouse allowed the Lightweight to go toe-to-toe with the most formidable European and American GT cars of the 1960s. Decades later, its perfect blend of breathtaking aesthetics and aggressive racing performance cements its status as an absolute icon.
No Electronic Aids, Just Pure Mechanical Grip
According to the developers, driving the Jaguar E-Type Lightweight in Project Motor Racing will be a stark contrast to modern, high-tech GT3 machinery. Without traction control or ABS, drivers will have to manage weight transfer and throttle input with extreme precision.
The car is defined by its mechanical grip and challenging handling dynamics. Mastering the E-Type Lightweight means embracing the four-wheel drifts of the golden era, demanding total concentration but rewarding drivers with an incredibly fluid and satisfying racing experience.
Arriving with the GT Icons Pack
The 1964 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight will be available as part of the GT Icons Pack, launching on June 23rd. The expansion celebrates some of the most influential and memorable GT race cars ever built, bringing legendary motorsport history to Project Motor Racing.
Ready to tame one of the most beautiful and wild GT racers ever built? The Jaguar E-Type Lightweight is ready to unleash its mechanical legacy in Project Motor Racing.