"Zero Hero What is certainly possible to appreciate, even with the camo cover, is that the four-door GT version of the Type 00 works better visually than the pure concept that has been on a seeming nonstop global PR roadshow since it was revealed. The hood, though still very long, is slightly shorter, apparently, and this, combined with the addition of the second set of doors, makes more sense of this divisive design."
"It's a little more approachable, less polarizing. Jaguar has made such successful tweaks intentionally, I'd wager. After all, Rawdon Glover tells me they have been through 150 prototypes to date on this, but six months ago the hardware was fixed. The original 2024 Type 00 concept split opinions while also dramatically moving the brand away from Jaguar's traditional audience. Photograph: Courtesy of Jaguar"
Jaguar marked its 90th year while preparing to showcase the four-door GT Type 00 flagship electric car. A short, spirited passenger experience on two private circuits delivered impressions of on-road and track performance and revealed the final design beneath camouflage. The four-door GT appears visually improved and less polarizing than the earlier concept, with a slightly shorter hood and added rear doors that better balance proportions. Jaguar refined the model through roughly 150 prototypes and finalized hardware six months ago. Meanwhile, Western manufacturers are retreating from electrification and regulators signaled flexibility on a 2035 combustion ban.
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