Jaguar Racing launched its 2004 challenger, the Jaguar R5 at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona (Spain). Drivers Mark Webber and new signing Christian Klien proudly unveiled the evolutionary contender that aims to build upon the core strengths of last year's car (R4). Alongside Mark and Christian were some of the management team responsible for the Cosworth-powered Formula One car - David Pitchforth (Managing Director), Ian Pocock (Director of Engineering) Ben Agathangelou (Head of Aerodynamics), Rob Taylor (Head of Vehicle Design), Dr Mark Gillan (Head of Vehicle Performance), Dr Ian Pocock (Head of Engineering) and Tony Purnell (CEO Premier Performance Division - which oversees operations at Jaguar Racing, Cosworth Racing and Pi Electronics).
Jaguar may be the name on the car, but without the vital input and support of the team's sister companies Cosworth Racing and Pi Research, along with tyre supplier Michelin, their efforts would be for nothing. Jaguar Racing, Cosworth and Pi make up the Premier Performance Division, a group of companies dedicated to the task of building world-beating race cars, engines and motorsport electronics. Their pedigree is without question: Cosworth Racing is one of the most famous names in the sport, its engines having won races F1 races since the 1960s; and Pi Research is the world's leading supplier of telemetry, data-logging and control systems. Together with Jaguar they make up one of the best teams in racing.
Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004
Hopefully the Jaguar R5 picks up where the R4 left. I am quite excited to see if Jag can keep the climb going. I would love to see another team join in the top team battle like Renault did last year. Renault was the sleeper last year. I expect Mark Webber and Jaguar to be the sleeper this year. They have come along way since the disaterous R1, lets see them get farther away from that.
General specifications
Country of origin
Great Britain
Numbers built
N/A
Produced in
2004
Engine
Configuration
Ford Cosworth CR6 90º V10
Location
Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction
aluminium block and head
Displacement
2.998 liter / 182.9 cu in
Valvetrain
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed
Fuel Injection
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Drivetrain
Chassis
composite monocoque
Front suspension
carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones, push-rod operated dampers, torsion bar springs, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones, push-rod operated dampers, torsion anti-roll bar
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Jaguar Racing launched its 2004 challenger, the Jaguar R5 at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona (Spain). Drivers Mark Webber and new signing Christian Klien proudly unveiled the evolutionary contender that aims to build upon the core strengths of last year's car (R4). Alongside Mark and Christian were some of the management team responsible for the Cosworth-powered Formula One car - David Pitchforth (Managing Director), Ian Pocock (Director of Engineering) Ben Agathangelou (Head of Aerodynamics), Rob Taylor (Head of Vehicle Design), Dr Mark Gillan (Head of Vehicle Performance), Dr Ian Pocock (Head of Engineering) and Tony Purnell (CEO Premier Performance Division - which oversees operations at Jaguar Racing, Cosworth Racing and Pi Electronics).
