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"Even though the D-Type competed in an era where many competition cars were stunning, the all-conquering Jaguar managed to both be achingly beautiful as well as nearly unbeatable around the Le Mans Circuit de la Sarthe course (taking the overall win a total of three times, including an amazing five out of the top six spots in the 1957 race). Malcolm Sawyer, the famed aerodynamicist, created the shape primarily to be slipperier than the old C-Type, but as a happy coincidence the bodywork is remarkably pretty, managing to pack brutish racing aggression (such as the no-nonsense side-exit pipes) with a shape so flowing it recalls a natural form, like a raindrop. It’s doubtful that competing drivers in contemporary Porsches, Ferraris, and Aston Martins had much time to appreciate the shape, as the powerful 3.4-liter XK engine provides 245 horsepower and has less than a ton to propel. Depending on gearing, the D-Type can achieve more than 170 mph, an impressive figure today but hair-raising in the mid-1950s—particularly considering that a brave driver could in fact take a D-Type out on the street, one of the last Le Mans-winning cars capable of this trick. In fact, the D-Type represents the height of 1950s technology, including an aerospace-inspired aluminum monocoque chassis. If you can bear to stop staring at the seductive curves, pull on some string-back gloves and recreate history."
—Official description[1]

The 1956 Jaguar D-Type - abbreviated as "Jag. D-Type" - is a rear-wheel drive classic sports car by Jaguar.

It appears in Forza Motorsport 3 as part of the Ultimate Collection release and all subsequent main series titles.

It was available in Forza Motorsport 5 as part of the Long Beach Booster Pack and appears as a Barn Find in Forza Horizon.

Synopsis[]

The Jaguar D-Type was a classic race car that debuted in 1954 to replace the Jaguar C-Type. As Jaguar intended to continue its success in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans series, the D-Type was designed with various technologies derived from aviation, including its monocoque construction and aerodynamic bodywork that allowed a top speed of at least 170 mph (274 km/h).

The D-Type was successfully entered in Le Mans from 1955 to 1957, when it achieved three consecutive wins.[2] It was replaced by the road-going E-Type in 1961.

Performance[]

In Forza Horizon 3, the D-Type is capable of topping out at 302 mph (486 km/h) after being fully upgraded with a 5.2L V10 engine swap, Twin Turbo conversion, Race transmission with a final drive ratio of 2.76 or similar and an AWD drivetrain for stability.

This makes the D-Type the fastest car in the game, as the second fastest car - a fully upgraded Bugatti EB110 Super Sport - hits 284 mph (457 km/h) as maximum.[3]

Statistics[]

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Speed 6.6
Handling 4.6
Acceleration 4.9
Launch 3.0
Braking 4.3
D 337
Required DLC:
Requires the Ultimate Collection pack
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 3,500,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
missing data
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data
Speed 7.0
Handling 4.3
Acceleration 6.6
Launch 4.1
Braking 4.1
C 410
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 3,000,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Roadster
Speed:
Top Speed: 179.5 mph  (288.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.711 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.114 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 142.6 ft (43.5 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 394.2 ft (120.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.79 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.77 g
Speed 6.8
Handling 4.2
Acceleration 6.9
Launch 4.8
Braking 3.8
C 420
Required DLC:
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 1,470,000 CR or 2450 T
Performance & Body Family
Body Family:
Racing Icons
Speed:
Top Speed: 179.7 mph  (289.1 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.700 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 110.4 ft (33.6 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 303.0 ft (92.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.06 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.03 g
Speed 6.8
Handling 5.0
Acceleration 6.8
Braking 4.5
C 487
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 1,500,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Historic Sportscar Racing
Speed:
Top Speed: 180.3 mph  (290.1 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.700 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 109.1 ft (33.3 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 282.3 ft (86 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.14 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.11 g
Speed 6.8
Handling 4.8
Acceleration 6.8
Braking 4.3
Legendary 
C 472
Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 950,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Vintage GT Racing
Collection Tier:
Tier 5 - Legendary (+1,700)
Speed:
Top Speed: 180.2 mph  (289.9 km/h)
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.700 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 113.8 ft (34.7 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 297.8 ft (90.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.13 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.06 g
Speed 4.7
Braking 2.3
Handling 2.9
Acceleration 2.3
C 493
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 138,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Vintage Le Mans Sportscars
Speed:
Top Speed: 180.0 mph  (289.6 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 13.700 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.700 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.115 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 100.7 ft (30.7 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 275.3 ft (83.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.17 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.09 g
Speed 7.0
Handling 7.8
Acceleration 6.6
Launch 4.1
Braking 6.7
B 409
Unlock Requirements
Bunker.
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Open Top
Value: 3,000,000 CR
Speed 5.8
Handling 5.7
Acceleration 7.5
Launch 6.5
Braking 6.5
B 618
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 1,470,000 CR
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Classic Racers
Speed:
Top Speed: 157.4 mph  (253.3 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.700 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 153.5 ft (46.8 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 382.7 ft (116.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.79 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.84 g
Speed 5.8
Handling 6.3
Acceleration 7.6
Launch 6.7
Braking 4.2
B 672
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 2,700,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Classic Racers
Speed:
Top Speed: 154.9 mph  (249.2 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.700 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 199.4 ft (60.8 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 515.2 ft (157 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.80 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.79 g
Speed 6.4
Handling 4.2
Acceleration 5.1
Launch 6.4
Braking 3.6
C 513
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 10,000,000 CR
Auction House:
Can not be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle has appeared as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A
Festival Playlist:
Series 27 (Spring) - "Flying Fifties" championship
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Classic Racers
Rarity:
Legendary
Speed:
Top Speed: 153.8 mph  (247.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.700 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 199.8 ft (60.9 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 509.6 ft (155.3 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.72 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.71 g
Speed 5.6
Handling 3.8
Accel 3.8
Launch 2.6
Braking 2.8
Offroad 4.4
B 630
Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 22,000,000 CR
"Sold Out" completion reward
Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Classic Racers
Value: 22,000,000 CR
Rarity:
Legendary
Speed:
Top Speed: 154.3 mph  (248.3 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.662 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.048 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 154.8 ft (47.2 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 392.5 ft (119.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.84 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.84 g

Conversions[]

Conversion - Engine
V8 - XFR, V6TT - XJ220
3.2L I6, 4.5L V8, 6.0L V12
4.5L V8, 6.0L V12
3.2L I6, 4.5L V8, 6.0L V12
V8 - XKR-S
5.0L V8 - DSC
3.2L I6, 6.2L V8, 5.2L V10
6.2L V8, 5.2L V10
3.2L I6, 6.2L V8, 5.2L V10
Conversion - Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD Drivetrain
AWD Drivetrain
AWD Drivetrain
AWD Drivetrain
Conversion - Aspiration
Single Turbo, Twin-Screw Supercharger
Single Turbo, Twin-Screw Supercharger
Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger
Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger
Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger
Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger
Single Turbo, Twin-Screw Supercharger
Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger
Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger
Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger
Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger

Trivia[]

  • The D-Type has a glitched bodywork involving its hump behind the driver when being outside the player's garage in Forza Horizon 3.[3]

Gallery[]

Promotional[]

References[]

  1. "Forza Motorsport 4 - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net (Archived) . Retrieved 09-06-2024.
  2. Overview: "Jaguar D-Type " - motor1.com
  3. 3.0 3.1 FH3 top speed and bug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZlHoF_aV1g/