Apex Motorsport previews Jaguar XKR GT3 race car

Apex Motorsport has released the first images of the recently announced Jaguar XKR GT3 race car. The development car is expected to complete its shakedown test in December before moving on to the official FIA tests early next year.

Team Manager Dave Ward expressed a great deal of confidence in the new XKR. "The basic all aluminium chassis is already immensely rigid so we're confident that with the addition of the roll cage it will be amongst the best in class."

Stuart Dyble, Jaguar Board Director and Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, Premier Automotive Group and Ford of Europe: "There is a great buzz surrounding the launch of the XKR and this GT3 program is going to reinforce the sporting credentials of the XK range even further. The XKR is undoubtedly a great looking car and we're very pleased that Apex shares our view that its lightweight body structure is an ideal platform for the series. We're really looking forward to seeing the car run for the first time." Gallery after the jump...