Bob Lutz’s reaction to “Not ready for racing” Jaguar XFR
“Maximum” Bob Lutz is usually not afraid to hold back when making comments to the press. In this case, he is a tad more reserved, however he still makes a great point. The following comment is in reference to the Jaguar XFR being pulled out of his CTS-V challenge by Jaguar saying, “the brakes might not hold up to track duty.”
“I think it means that the European high-performance sedans are excellent, even superb cars, but quite possibly not ready for racing laps right out of the showroom. The CTS-V is not only quicker, but will, in totally untweaked, stock form, run hot laps at any race track until it runs out of fuel. Transmission oil and diff oil temps are stable, engine oil temp doesn’t go up, brakes get a bit more pedal travel, but don’t fade. The street tires get a tad greasy, but handling and control remain excellent. “May the best car win!” (It wins automatically if the competitors won’t show up!)”
Gotta love it! Stay tuned for more on the challenge as it develops, but for now, check it out at Jalopnik.
(Image source: thetorquereport.com)
Jaguar pulls XFR out of CTS-V Bob Lutz challenge due to poor brakes…
Apparently Jaguar has decided to pull the XFR out of the competition with the Cadillac CTS-V that was to take place against GM’s Bob Lutz. Jaguar’s PR Stuart Schorr said they aren’t afraid that the XFR would lose to the Caddy. No, their reason? That the brakes couldn’t hold up to track duty for 5 time attack laps and could pose a danger to the driver. It seems that the only car willing to take on the CTS-V is the CTS-V itself. The Jag was originally going to be piloted by Jalopnik’s Wes Siler, but it appears they will now use Lutz’s V or a Mitsubishi EVO that they drive up in. For more, head on over to Jalopnik.
On a side note, the picture is from a comparison between the XFR and CTS-V, in which case the V won.
(Image source: Motor Trend)
That’s right folks, the challenge was thrown by Bob Lutz for anyone to step up who thought they (and their car) could beat Lutz himself in a race in a CTS-V. Well the cars range from a BMW M3, to a Jaguar XFR, and a few other nice ones in between. Hopefully the race takes place soon, all the hype is killing me! For more, head on over to Autoblog or Cadillac Notes.
