Vizualtech Growler E (Tribute to E-Type) headed for Production!

Scorcher · 8th March 2011, 02:53

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Commissioned by an anonymous Swiss businessman, Swedish design firm Vizualtech will build the Growler E.
Not satisfied with the current Jaguar design direction, the nostalgic owner desired a new vehicle with the original style, but up to date with the latest technology.
The Growler is based on the Jaguar XKR and features a lightweight composite body with retro styling.
Under the hood, power will be provided by a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine with approximately 600 hp (447 kW / 608 PS). It should enable the 1,550 kg (3,415 lb) coupe to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than four seconds.
If everything goes according to plan, Vizualtech will begin construction in the summer of 2012. Also, additional units could be produced if demand is sufficient. The company estimates pricing could range from £420,000 ($682,670 / €488,225) to upwards of £850,000 ($1,381,760 / €988,205).

Source: Worldcarfans

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thedreamcatcher · 8th March 2011, 03:41

Wow. Good find

The car looks spectacular and has retained a lot of the classic lines. The rims are amazing and so is the front. The back may takes some getting used to

Love the colour in the pic with the jet.

Scorcher · 8th March 2011, 11:14

^^ for me, nothing looks an eyesore. Its all looking drop-dead gorgeous. Look at the lines, look at the rims. Pheww! Goes straight to my wish list

Rehaan · 8th March 2011, 13:04

Lovely!

Here's a thread on the E-type completing 50 years! : LINK

cya
R

Dippy · 8th March 2011, 13:34

Im just wiping away the drool right now. What a fitting tribute to the E Type. It maintains all the classic lines of the original and what better engine than the 5.0 Supercharged. That is simply a brilliant powerplant and with 600 horses absolutely mindblowing.

Thanks for sharing Scorcher. You made my day. Growler added to the 'Cars to Own Before I Die' list

DMehta · 8th March 2011, 15:46

Wow! What a car! Is it me or does it bear some resemblance to an astin martin or a Porsche from the back?
Anyways, this one looks absolutely amazing and gorgeous! A pleasantly unusual design, looks like a nice American classic and the rims are flawless.
Thanks a lot Scorcher

AyAn! · 8th March 2011, 20:12

This is epic..! The Volga V12 has finally found it match! I wish they had retained the single headlamps though.

rosh_aveo1.4 · 8th March 2011, 21:48

Good Lord! That is, the most beautiful thing, I have ever laid my eyes on!

Ram · 10th March 2011, 19:22

A car like this is for people (like me) who are unable to forget the Jaguar E-type.

Especially an improved E-type with contemporary standards of reliability and safety and none of the old problems, is most welcome.

One of the only E-types I knew in Bombay had loads of electrical problems with its Lucas electrics. This was an early 1960s Jaguar E-type and failed repeatedly in front of my residence on Nepean Sea Road in late 1980.

Another E-type, (actually an XKE) belonged to my neighbour in Everett, Wa. That had electrical problems too, including its funny three wipers for one windshield.

Ram

8th March 2011, 03:41	#2
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Re: Vizualtech Growler E (Tribute to E-Type) headed for Production! Wow. Good find The car looks spectacular and has retained a lot of the classic lines. The rims are amazing and so is the front. The back may takes some getting used to Love the colour in the pic with the jet.
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Scorcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trivandrum, KL Posts: 4,916 Thanked: 7,118 Times	Re: Vizualtech Growler E (Tribute to E-Type) headed for Production! ^^ for me, nothing looks an eyesore. Its all looking drop-dead gorgeous. Look at the lines, look at the rims. Pheww! Goes straight to my wish list
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Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,037 Thanked: 34,069 Times	Re: Vizualtech Growler E (Tribute to E-Type) headed for Production! Lovely! Here's a thread on the E-type completing 50 years! : LINK cya R
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Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,557 Thanked: 2,459 Times	Re: Vizualtech Growler E (Tribute to E-Type) headed for Production! Im just wiping away the drool right now. What a fitting tribute to the E Type. It maintains all the classic lines of the original and what better engine than the 5.0 Supercharged. That is simply a brilliant powerplant and with 600 horses absolutely mindblowing. Thanks for sharing Scorcher. You made my day. Growler added to the 'Cars to Own Before I Die' list
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DMehta BANNED Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 232 Thanked: 4 Times	Re: Vizualtech Growler E (Tribute to E-Type) headed for Production! Wow! What a car! Is it me or does it bear some resemblance to an astin martin or a Porsche from the back? Anyways, this one looks absolutely amazing and gorgeous! A pleasantly unusual design, looks like a nice American classic and the rims are flawless. Thanks a lot Scorcher Last edited by DMehta : 8th March 2011 at 15:48.
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AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 869 Times	Re: Vizualtech Growler E (Tribute to E-Type) headed for Production! This is epic..! The Volga V12 has finally found it match! I wish they had retained the single headlamps though.
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Ram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore, Mumbai, Nagpur Posts: 2,166 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	Re: Vizualtech Growler E (Tribute to E-Type) headed for Production! A car like this is for people (like me) who are unable to forget the Jaguar E-type. Especially an improved E-type with contemporary standards of reliability and safety and none of the old problems, is most welcome. One of the only E-types I knew in Bombay had loads of electrical problems with its Lucas electrics. This was an early 1960s Jaguar E-type and failed repeatedly in front of my residence on Nepean Sea Road in late 1980. Another E-type, (actually an XKE) belonged to my neighbour in Everett, Wa. That had electrical problems too, including its funny three wipers for one windshield. Ram
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