The new Jaguar F-Pace crossover has defied gravity by performing a record-breaking 360 degree loop, one day ahead of its global motor show debut in Frankfurt. Doing this, it has broken the Guinness World Record for largest ever ‘loop-the-loop’ . The F-Pace withstood extreme forces of 6.5G as it completed the giant 19.08 metre tall loop
Called the the world’s most practical sports car, The F-Pace was driven with daring precision by expert British stunt driver Terry Grant. The F-PACE sped through the specially built structure, using its sports car derived technology and world-class collection of safety features to complete the record loop and officially signal the opening of order books worldwide.
Pro Driver Terry Grant undertook two months of intense physical and dietary training to ensure his body was prepared for the 6.5 G-Force, which is greater than the forces experienced by space shuttle pilots.
Months of planning went in to ensuring that both car and driver could complete this never before done challenge. Precise physics, angles, speeds and dimensions were considered by a team of experts including structural engineers, mathematicians and safety experts.
Terry Grant, Legendary Stunt Driver, said: “Driving the world’s largest loop tonight was a very proud moment in my career. The F-PACE’s supreme performance credentials and rigid lightweight structure gave me complete confidence that I had the strength and driving agility needed. I am delighted to bring the Guinness World Record back to the UK and help Jaguar run rings around their competitors ahead of the motor show tomorrow.”
To celebrate the launch of the all-new F-PACE, a special model called the First Edition will be available in strictly limited numbers of 2000 units worldwide and in the first year of production only. Powered exclusively by the 380PS supercharged V6 petrol and 300PS V6 diesel engines, the First Edition is distinguished by two unique metallic paint colours – Caesium Blue and Halcyon Gold. Customers can also choose from Rhodium Silver and Ultimate Black.Other features include 22-inch Double Helix 15-spoke wheels with Grey finish and contrast inserts, Adaptive Dynamics, full-LED headlights, Gloss Black fender vents and a sliding panoramic roof.
On the interior, it gets Windsor soft-grain leather seats in Light Oyster feature twin-needle stitching and an embossed houndstooth pattern influenced by the C-X17’s award-winning interior. Also included is configurable 10-colour ambient lighting, state-of-the-art InControl Touch Pro infotainment system and the 12.3-inch HD virtual instrument cluster.
Watch the Jaguar F-Pace break the Guinness World Record for largest ever ‘loop-the-loop’ in this video
