Eagle launch the Spyder GT
The latest addition to the world-renowned stable of’Special Edition’Jaguar E-Types that comprises the Eagle E-Type, Eagle Speedster and the Eagle Low Drag GT.
First announced during the 2016 London Classic Car Show to great acclaim, construction is now complete on the very first of these hand crafted lightweight roadsters and with only a very few being built, this will join the other Eagle Special Edition E-types as the most exclusive hand built cars in the world.
The Spyder GTbuilds upon the groundbreaking Eagle Speedster adding a folding roof to offer the best of both worlds – whatever the weather.
The 4.7 litre XK engine offers 330bhp and an impressive 340 ft lbs of torque, all in a car weighing just 1,029 kg. Extensive weight saving measures include a bespoke aluminium monocoque, aluminium gearbox, aluminium engine block and magnesium components.
With the poise and performance of the Low Drag GT and the exquisite styling of the Speedster, the Spyder GT’s taller raked windscreen and folding roof offer the best of both worlds – whatever the weather.
As with all Eagle Special Editions, the Spyder GT begins life as an original E-Type ready to be restored. The aluminium monocoque features deeper sills, a lower floor pan and wider wheel arches featuring custom 16” wheels and tyres.
The bespoke, hand crafted interior features sumptuous leather and a gorgeous sweeping centre console – very much part of the Eagle Special Edition design DNA – complete with hidden handbrake lever. The attention to detail and level of finish throughout is truly exquisite.
The engineering perfectly blends original and new technology and the Eagle Spyder GT offers blistering performance. With 330bhp and 340 ft lbs of torque it powers from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds and pulls hard all the way to its top speed of over 170mph.
DRIVING THE EAGLE SPYDER GT
From the outset, the Spyder GT was designed to perform.
For long distance driving it has the calm assurance and the all the manners for touring – you sit cocooned in luxury with the view forward over the long bonnet and it’s a wonderful place to be. You have a solid sense of connection with the road, with precise handling characteristics gained from over 30 years of suspension development at Eagle.
When you put your foot down the Spyder GT transforms into a seriously exhilarating supercar. In that instant the straight-six develops a whole new character – with so much torque the 4.7 litre engine pulls away with real intent, emitting a powerful deep growl as the exhaust barks, the crackling sounds on the overrun adding to the drama and excitement.
It’s an exceptional performer by any measure. Working through the gears you quickly realise why the Eagle Special Edition E-Types have been subject of such enthusiastic acclaim. This is a driving experience like no other.
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TECHNICAL DATA
- Engine: 4.7 litre straight six, longitudinal front mounted, aluminium block
- Cylinder Head: Aluminium big valve twin cam
- Fuelling: Triple 2″ SU Carburettors
- Power: 330bhp @ 4800rpm
- Torque: 340lb ft @ 3600rpm
- Transmission: Five-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, limited-slip differential
- Front suspension: Double wishbones, torsion bars, adjustable Öhlins damper units, anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension: Lower wishbone with load bearing driveshaft, twin spring/adjustable Öhlins damper units, anti-roll bar
- Brakes: AP Racing aluminium calipers, ventilated discs, 315mm front, 280mm rear, servo assisted
- Wheels: 6 x 16 front, 7.5 x 16 rear, aluminium rims with stainless steel
- Tyres: 225/55 R16 front, 235/60 R16 rear
- Weight: 1029kg
- Power-to-weight: 326bhp/ton
- 0-60 mph: Under 5.0 sec
- Top speed: Over 170mph
- Height: 1,105 mm
- Length: 4,260 mm
- Width: 1,740 mm
PRICING
Base Price: £695,000 + local taxes as applicable
