The Lyonheart K is a luxury sports car that reimagines the classic 1960s Jaguar E-Type for the modern era. Strictly limited to a run of 250 cars, this British coupe was created, engineered and hand-built in Coventry, blending carbon fiber panels and an aluminum chassis with a 567 hp Cosworth-tuned supercharged V8.
What is the Lyonheart K?
British automaker Lyonheart Cars built a modern iteration of the classic Jaguar E-Type from the 1960s, strictly limited to a run of 250 cars. Created, engineered and hand-built in Coventry, the refined Lyonheart K features carbon fiber panels, an aluminum chassis, and a 567 hp Cosworth-tuned engine. It was developed without Jaguar's participation by Robert Palm, founder of Swiss design studio Classic Factory, and was engineered and built in Coventry, UK, by the Envisage Group. Its full history is documented on Wikipedia.
How fast is the Lyonheart K?
The Lyonheart K Sports Coupe's 5.0 liter supercharged V8 is fine-tuned by Cosworth and can push 567 bhp with 516 ft-lb (700 Nm) of torque. The sheer power allows the K to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, with a maximum speed limited to 300 km/h (186 mph). In a similar fashion to other modern reinterpretations of classic icons, the coupe builds upon a timeless design with luxurious, contemporary components. The car's design story is covered by Designboom.
Is the Lyonheart K based on a Jaguar?
While the Lyonheart K is clearly inspired by the legendary Jaguar E-Type, often searched as the Jaguar K, it was an independent project built without Jaguar's official involvement. Modern amenities such as bi-xenon headlights, LED taillights, keyless entry and adjustable suspension bring 1960s elegance firmly into the 21st century, making it one of the most striking modern E-Type tributes ever produced.
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