Jaguar’s $130,500 Type 01 Has 1,015 Horsepower, No Rear Window and the E-Type’s Proportions

There is something wonderfully theatrical about a Jaguar. The long hood. The low stance. That sense that whoever is behind the wheel has somewhere considerably more interesting to be. With the Type 01, unveiled in New York this month with Florence Pugh as the face of the brand’s new era, Jaguar is betting its comeback on exactly that appeal: a fully electric, British-built four-door grand tourer with up to 1,015 horsepower, a 0–60 mph time of 3.1 seconds, up to 400 miles of estimated range and an expected starting price of $130,500. Orders open in early 2027. The drama, clearly, has already arrived.

After years of anticipation (and one very polarizing concept car, the Type 00, which Haute Living toasted in Miami), the Type 01 is the first production car created under Jaguar’s “exuberant modernist” philosophy. That’s an ambitious direction, expressed through sweeping proportions, sculptural metalwork and a cabin with four distinct seating spaces. Designed, engineered and built in Britain, it is a substantial undertaking for a marque whose history gives any reinvention particularly high stakes.

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For Jaguar, the challenge is as much emotional as technical. Any luxury electric car can deliver extraordinary acceleration, a beautiful screen and an impressive sound system. The more interesting question is whether it can make someone feel the way a Jaguar should. The Type 01’s answer begins with its silhouette, then continues through its materials, its engineering and the promise of considerable power held in reserve.

This is a reveal, not a first drive, so that last promise remains to be tested. There is, however, plenty to discuss before anyone reaches for the keys.

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The E-Type’s Long Shadow

The proportions are the first thing you notice. A low roofline meets a long, expansive hood, with a short front overhang and an extended rear. Standard 23-inch wheels give the car serious presence, while clean surfaces let the shape carry the visual impact. Powerful rear shoulders bring a muscular finish to a silhouette that feels deliberately grand.

One of its most telling details is the distance between the front axle and the front door. Designers call this the “luxury gap,” and on the Type 01 it accounts for approximately 17 percent of the car’s length, almost the same proportion as the E-Type. That’s a meaningful nod to Jaguar’s design history, particularly on an electric car, where the packaging could have gone almost anywhere. (Somebody in Coventry clearly fought for those inches.)

Along the side, the Fender Ingot stretches that elongated hood and gives the leaper a home. On the launch Design Vision specification, the emblem is laser-etched into a brass-effect anodized metal finisher, and the restrained placement lets a familiar symbol register against the car’s broad surfaces.

The rear takes a more adventurous turn. A solid, glassless tailgate creates an almost architectural finish, with full-width lights hidden within horizontal detailing until they illuminate. The effect throws the emphasis onto the shoulders and the body itself. Up front, digital LED headlights measure just 3.3 inches high, the slimmest Jaguar has ever fitted, with 17,000 pixels in each.

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The Impossible Panel

Achieving that apparent simplicity took considerable manufacturing complexity. Jaguar’s aptly named “Impossible Panel,” which forms the rear quarter bodywork, required more than 1,500 hours of development. Its converging lines and multiple planes come from a six-stage pressing process using 2,500 tons of pressure. The frameless doors demanded another innovation: a patent-pending technique that conceals the seals and creates a crisp transition between glass and body.

These are the details that give an automotive design story substance. A striking sketch is one thing. Preserving its character through the realities of production requires an entirely different level of commitment.

Aerodynamics received similar attention. Jaguar says more than 7,000 wind-tunnel tests produced a drag coefficient of 0.23, making this its most aerodynamic car yet. Active front vanes open to meet cooling needs, and a three-stage rear spoiler adjusts with speed, staying concealed at lower speeds to preserve that uninterrupted shape. Beneath the surfaces sits Jaguar’s bespoke JEA architecture, developed around the Type 01’s proportions, battery and performance ambitions and accompanied by more than 360 patent applications covering its structure, propulsion and design.

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1,015 Horsepower, Held in Reserve

The headline numbers are substantial. A three-motor powertrain delivers up to 1,015 horsepower and 1,007 pound-feet of torque, with Jaguar quoting 0–60 mph in 3.1 seconds. Acceleration from 62 to 112 mph takes a claimed four seconds, a figure that speaks to the deep reserves meant to define the driving experience.

For a grand tourer, the character of that power matters as much as the amount. Jaguar’s stated aim is performance with refinement: composed on a long journey, responsive the moment the driver asks for more. A 50:50 weight distribution, active air suspension and intelligent torque vectoring support that ambition, with development drawing on Jaguar TCS Racing’s Formula E program. All-wheel steering, with up to six degrees at the rear, should make the Type 01 easier to manage than its dimensions suggest, sharpening low-speed maneuverability and adding stability as the pace rises.

Drivers get several ways to adjust the experience. Jaguar mode prioritizes comfort and composure, while Dynamic sharpens steering and throttle response, firms the air springs and can send up to 87 percent of the power to the rear axle. Efficient and Ice & Snow settings cover other conditions, and a Curated mode allows further personalization.

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The 400-Mile Question

Range will be an equally important part of the ownership equation. From its 118-kWh battery, Jaguar estimates up to 400 miles with the optional 21-inch wheels, or up to 320 miles at a sustained 75 mph. Those are manufacturer estimates, with final EPA figures and real-world results still to come.

The 850-volt architecture supports rapid charging: Jaguar claims a suitable 350-kW DC charger can add up to 200 miles of range in as little as 13 minutes, with a 10-to-80-percent charge in roughly 22 minutes, conditions permitting. U.S. models will offer NACS compatibility and access to the Supercharger network, and integrated route planning can schedule charging stops along the way.

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A Cabin Built Like Architecture

Inside, the Type 01 changes the mood. A central spine runs through the cabin, defining four individual seating spaces and giving the interior a strong sense of structure. Brass-effect aluminum finishers trace the spine and doors, while a palette inspired by travertine introduces softer, layered tones. Stone, light and shadow translated into color and material is an appealing reference for a luxury interior, and concealed storage, deployable air vents and pinstripe ambient lighting reinforce it, with compartments opening to reveal brighter accents.

Front occupants get 12-way electrically adjustable seats with heating, cooling and a hot-stone-style massage. The rear seats are heated and cooled too, and a panoramic glass roof with an adjustable virtual blind comes standard. A fragrance diffuser and preset cabin moods offer further control over the atmosphere.

Technology is prominent, though its placement follows the interior’s architecture. A 24-inch OLED display handles driving information and infotainment, a separate seven-inch touchscreen keeps common controls within reach, and rear passengers get their own seven-inch display for comfort settings. The most unusual arrangement concerns the rear view: with no glass in the tailgate, a rear-facing camera feeds the ClearSight display within the Panoramic Soundbar at the base of the windshield. Jaguar sets it at door-mirror height to reduce the focal adjustment as the driver glances between them. It’s a distinctive fix, and it’s what makes one of the car’s boldest exterior decisions possible.

Music gets an especially elaborate treatment. Developed with Meridian, the 38-speaker Jaguar Immersive Sound System includes a 13-speaker soundbar stretching across the dashboard, with more speakers hidden throughout the cabin, including in the front headrests. Individually adjustable Sensory Audio creates a physical connection to the music through the front seats. For anyone who considers the soundtrack an essential part of a road trip, this may be the most persuasive detail of all.

Sixty Cars in London Red

Personalization begins with an exterior palette of gloss and satin finishes. Compelling Blue, Iconic Black and Dramatic White lead the gloss choices, while Modernist Blue and Mesmerizing Copper offer satin alternatives. The Design Vision launch specification wears Visionary Silver Satin, paired with diamond-turned 23-inch wheels and brass-inspired exterior accents.

The most exclusive expression is Chromatic Moments, a collection limited to 60 examples worldwide. Buyers choose between two specially developed paints: French Ultramarine, informed by the pigment’s artistic heritage, and London Red, a rich shade referencing the capital’s redbrick architecture and crimson gallery walls. Unique badging sets the collection apart. Sixty cars, worldwide. Act accordingly.

Orders are expected to open in early 2027, with first deliveries anticipated in the second half of the year, and Jaguar says roughly 50,000 people have already registered interest, about four in five of them new to the brand. The first drive will reveal whether the Type 01 delivers the blend of comfort, engagement and effortless performance Jaguar promises. Until then, its long hood, sculpted shoulders and unapologetic scale give the marque’s next chapter a very memorable opening scene.

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