Eagle Spyder GT unveiled

British sports car-maker, Eagle, has released pics and details of its newest take on the ultimate incarnation of the Jaguar E-Type.

Called the Spyder GT, the new Eagle roadster -- like the rest of its models -- begins life as an original Jaguar E-type.

Eagle then subjects the 1960s classic to an intensive restoration process that involves plenty of modern parts like big, powerful AP brakes, climate-control, electrics (that actually work), comfortable seats, bespoke adjustable suspension and power steering that all make the Eagle easier and more useable to drive daily.

Under the bonnet, there’s the choice of the 3.8-litre or 4.2-litre straight-six engines that were offered with the original E-Type.

Many though, will be more tempted by Eagle’s own 257kW/488Nm 4.7-litre straight-six that should easily see the Spyder GT reach 100km/h in less than five seconds and top out at around 270km/h.

To help cope with those levels of performance Eagle has created its own suspension for the Spyder GT that has a significantly wider track and uses new springs and Ohlins dampers, plus adjustable anti-roll bars.

There’s also a new five-speed gearbox and rear limited-slip differential made out of aluminium.

Speaking of which, almost all of the Eagle’s body panels are fabricated out of lightweight aluminium to reduce the kerb weight further.

Costing an incredible $1.4 million to buy (plus local taxes), each Eagle takes around 18 months to hand build, using up over 6000 man-hours.

Production for the Spyder GT is expected to be limited to just six cars.

The new GT joins the Speedster and Low Drag GT in the Eagle range.