The Limited Edition Growler Jaguar E-Type will drop your jaw at first glance. This illustrious sports car was admired as the best-looking sports car when the Jaguar E-Type debuted in 1961. Today Visualtech, Bo Zolland and Rob Palm are combining their expertise to hand-build these one-of-a-kind machines.
The designers saw it will take six months to complete the Growler Jaguar E-Type and the first one will be seen around mid 2012. Those wanting to get their hands on this iconic automobile will have to fork over $700,000. The price may also go up depending on demand and availability.
Powering the Growler Jaguar E-Type is a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 that is seen in Jaguar's XKR. The engine pumps out a monstrous 600hp and with it's carbon-fiber body frame it will be able to achieve immense speeds.
What's Driving This Trend
- Vintage Car Remakes
- There is an opportunity to disrupt the luxury car industry by reviving old models and upgrading them with modern technology and design.
- Bespoke Car Manufacturing
- The trend of hand-building unique, one-of-a-kind machines presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the automobile industry.
- Supercharged Engines
- There is a growing trend of using supercharged engines in sports cars, which presents an opportunity for disruption and innovation in the automotive industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive
- The automotive industry has an opportunity to create new revenue streams by catering to car enthusiasts who are willing to pay a premium for custom, hand-built cars.
- Luxury
- The luxury industry can leverage the trend of vintage car remakes to attract wealthy consumers who value exclusivity and unique design.
- Technology
- The integration of modern technology into vintage car remakes presents an opportunity for innovation and disruption in the technology industry.
