1952 24 Hours of Le Mans

Motorsport Moment – Jaguar’s Streamlined C-Type

1952 Hours of Le Mans

Where: Le Mans / Date: June 14–15 ,1952

This was a great idea that failed. Jaguar fitted special streamlined bodywork to the C-Types for Le Mans, to increase top speed. Unfortunately, there was not enough engine cooling and all their cars retired. Here Tony Rolt, who drove with Duncan Hamilton, sweeps through the Dunlop Curve.

1952 24 Hours of Le Mans

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