Having introduced the F-Type Project 7 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed->ke3879 in June 2014, Jaguar Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division is already off to a great start. Now, only one month since its first creation debuted as the most powerful Jaguar ever built, SVO is back in the spotlight with yet another bespoke interpretation of the F-Type->ke1224, the Tour de France Special Edition.

Although the name suggests this sports car is a limited-edition model inspired by the multiple-stage bicycle race held annually in France and nearby countries, the F-Type Tour de France is not intended to reach dealerships. The vehicle, because only one was built, will serve as a high-performance support vehicle for British cycling crew Team Sky during Stage 20 of the 2014 Tour de France. Before you start asking yourselves what's the deal with Jaguar->ke39 joining a cycling competition, we should mention the company is the official supplier to Team Sky since 2010.

So are we dealing with a repainted F-Type for marketing purposes? Not quite. This Jag is as bespoke as it gets and can carry two bicycles where its rear window should normally be. Check out all the details after the jump.

Click past the jump to read more about the Jaguar F-Type Coupe Tour de France Special Edition.

2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe Tour de France Special Edition

Specifications
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  • Model: 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe Tour de France Special Edition
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 542
  • Torque: 502
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Jaguar F-Type Coupe Tour de France Special Edition in detail

The two Pinarello Bolide TT bicycles perched atop its rear glass area make up for the most intriguing detail surrounding this unique F-Type. Although this setup is hard to imagine, given the sports car's size, SVO found a rather innovative racking solution by replacing the rear glass with a carbon-fiber piece. The cutouts in the carbon-fiber panel host the rear wheels of the bicycles plus two additional spare wheels, while the roof acts as support for the front wheels, which are held in place by regular racks. For those of you who aren't familiar with Tour de France, competitors occasionally need to change their gear, which is why support vehicles often carry replacement bicycles.

The unique appearance continues with the exterior livery that mirrors the color scheme seen on Team Sky bicycles. A light-blue stripe runs the coupe's length from the front splitter toward the roof and all the way back above the diffuser, while "Team Sky" graphics and other logos adorn the doors and the rear fenders. The color combo oozes inside, where sections of the seats, door panels and center console are finished in the same light-blue hue. While everything else is standard F-Type gear, Jaguar has included a separate electric supply in the boot to power the radios, amplifiers and microphones fitted in the cabin to serve as means of communication between Team Sky's director and the riders.

Under the hood of the Tour de France Special Edition lies the same supercharged, 5.0-liter, V-8 engine found in the F-Type R Coupe it is based on. The mill generates the same 542 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque, more than enough for this F-Type to keep up with Team Sky riders. Jaguar specifically says it does not place to build a production version of the F-Type Tour de France. Not surprising really, but we're sure Jaguar could find a few eccentric cyclists willing to spend more than $100,000 on one of these fancy bike carriers.

Jaguar F-Type Coupe