# Stellar Sports Car Revivals The Growler Jaguar E Type is 600HP Revamp of the 1961 Version By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-03-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growler-jaguar-e-type References: [extravaganzi](http://www.extravaganzi.com/limited-edition-growler-jaguar-e-type/) & [viztech.se](http://www.viztech.se/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-zero) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports) it will be able to achieve immense speeds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restored All-Aluminum Jaguars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-xk.md) - [Bespoke Modern Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-etype.md) - [Nostalgic Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-cobra-gtg.md) - [Inaugural Custom Mustang Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang.md) - [Retro 70s-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-seven.md) - [Vintage All-Electric Restomods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quintessenza-rs.md) - [Remastered Iconic Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remastered-iconic-supercar.md) - [Limited-Run Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric.md) - [Electrified Retro Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-sports-car.md)