Jaguar XF Diesel S earns it maiden victory at the Nurburgring 24 hr race.
Jaguar was popping the champagne corks following victory in the Nurburgring 24hr race with a rather unlikely entry, a diesel-powered XF. Privateer team, Carvell Motorsport ran the 3.0 liter Diesel S in challenging weather conditions to eventually take the class honors after leading the oil-burning pack for much of the race.
Andy Whyman, Chief Programme Engineer, XF, commented that the team did an incredible job and carved out a fantastic result, congratulating the team on behalf of Jaguar Cars. He further stated that he was very proud that the Carvell Motorsport team chose an XF as the basis for their Nurburgring race effort and their faith in the car was rewarded in some spectacular style.
Covering 109 laps of the 14 mile track, the 300 PS Carvell Motorsport XF was driven by the trio of Nathan Freke, Colin White and Rob Carvell. Jaguar lent its Nurburgring Test Center to support the first competitive outing of the XF. Going into the race relatively untested, the XF proved a solid performer. According to Ian Carvell, Team Principal: “We had very little running prior to the race, meaning our aim was to put in a solid performance and finish. To win our class and complete the race as the leading diesel is an incredible result for us and testament to the strength and efficiency of the XF.”
