RE: Jaguar F-Type V6 S: Driven
Discussion
Alex said:
Top speeds are "electronically limited" to 161mph (V6), 171mph (V6S) and 186mph (V8S).
Is that right? What will the V8S do without the limiter? 187mph?
Depands on how much road you've got.Is that right? What will the V8S do without the limiter? 187mph?
And to those wittering on about its not a jag, well sorry your wrong it is a jaguar. If they continued to build that played out old retro s
t they once built then that would be another British car builder down the drain it was crap and no one bought it. I for one welcome the new jaguar and long may it continue, finally back to their true heritage.unrepentant said:
It's a brilliant new car and will sell well. We've been waiting for it since 1975. Well done JLR. What a fantastic few years since TATA took over. Brilliant new XJ, fantastic Evoque, utterly incredible new FFRR, great new Sport and now a truly exceptional new Jaguar sports car. And more to come..
It's British and it's great. Be proud, I am.
MissChief said:
Problem is, despite all Jaguar's attempts, as an Open Top Sports car any buyer is going to look at this. And then look at a Porsche Boxster which is the thick end of £10k cheaper. Now if they made a Coupe version and offered a Soft top along side it, they might get away with it, but as it is it's too expensive. It doesn;t directly compare to a 911. Also a lot fo people 'will always buy a 911' because it's a Porsche 911. It's still some peoples idea of the Ultimate 'affordable' Sports car.
Are people really as logical as that? That would mean that there are no two seat sports cars sold above the £45k price point at all. I'm not sure people really understand how few of these cars Jag are actually trying to sell when compared to its competitors, talk of poor residuals and discounts is just total ignorance.
Edited by The Vambo on Wednesday 17th April 08:12
minipower said:
It looks fantastic. I think seeing it in the metal will make it look sleeker than it does in the photo.
The interior looks lovely, but I cannot understand why they chose brown and black to go together.
I thought the same - black and brown interior - odd choice? I also think the hard-top will be the prettier car (although the rag-top hasn't exactly been hit with the ugly stick). Black with light-coloured (grey?) leather interior and this could be up there with the Aston DBS as one of the best looking front-engined GT cars of recent times. I hope the coupe goes with the side opening rear hatch, as seen in some mock-up pics, as a subtle nod to the E-Type. The interior looks lovely, but I cannot understand why they chose brown and black to go together.
Great review - I must get a test drive in one of these soon...
The Porsche question will always hang over this car, both the Boxster and the 911 are truly great cars; but the fact that there is so much debate on which one the F-Type is a rival for demonstrates to me that jag have pitched this dead in the middle.
They appear to have out-niched the Germans!
While I'm on; I don't understand all the moaning about the weight. Surely the greatest asset a sports car can have is balance, poise, and feel; the weight of the thing can either detract from or enhance this. If it's too heavy, increase the power to compensate, the only loser then would be economy. Which is the last thing a potential buyer would be interested in. Confirmed, I feel, by the absence of any mention of it in the review...
Just my tuppence-worth.
The Porsche question will always hang over this car, both the Boxster and the 911 are truly great cars; but the fact that there is so much debate on which one the F-Type is a rival for demonstrates to me that jag have pitched this dead in the middle.
They appear to have out-niched the Germans!
While I'm on; I don't understand all the moaning about the weight. Surely the greatest asset a sports car can have is balance, poise, and feel; the weight of the thing can either detract from or enhance this. If it's too heavy, increase the power to compensate, the only loser then would be economy. Which is the last thing a potential buyer would be interested in. Confirmed, I feel, by the absence of any mention of it in the review...
Just my tuppence-worth.
The success or failure of the F-Type will depend in the first instance on sales in the USA and then on sales to the newly prosperous in the Middle East and Asia (especially China). There is a well defined market in the USA. There the deciding issues are more likely to be looks, easy controls including light steering, and the sound rather than the price. Chances are that this would an addition to the stable of cars that the prospective buyers already own. The buying decision is less likely to be a choice between an F-Type or Porsche but as an alternative to something like this:
http://www.iconaircraft.com/video-join-our-mission...
...one of the more striking examples of the new breed of sport light aircraft now available in the USA. This Icon can be yours for c$130,000. That and expensive sailboats or powerboats are the real competition for very high priced cars for a significant segment of the US market.
http://www.iconaircraft.com/video-join-our-mission...
...one of the more striking examples of the new breed of sport light aircraft now available in the USA. This Icon can be yours for c$130,000. That and expensive sailboats or powerboats are the real competition for very high priced cars for a significant segment of the US market.
£80k for a small V8 convertible..... from arguably a 'mid range' manufacturer.....
If I'm spending this kind of money, its got to be Porsche, or nearly new Aston.
£20k too expensive for me. V6 £10k too expensive. Only looks good value against the v8s at £80k.
Nice looking motor, but not for the money. No nearly special enough.
If I'm spending this kind of money, its got to be Porsche, or nearly new Aston.
£20k too expensive for me. V6 £10k too expensive. Only looks good value against the v8s at £80k.
Nice looking motor, but not for the money. No nearly special enough.
I climbed in the F-Type in Geneva. The car itself is beautiful, but as said in the article, there isn't much space for luggage (even with the custom luggage kit featured in the car at the booth).
Another problem is the cockpit... the car was obviously top-specced but the overall impression wasn't that luxurious.
Now that I read that there's been poor aerodynamic study, which makes inconvenient driving with the roof down, this is definitely not for me.
Another problem is the cockpit... the car was obviously top-specced but the overall impression wasn't that luxurious.
Now that I read that there's been poor aerodynamic study, which makes inconvenient driving with the roof down, this is definitely not for me.
Although definitely the most exciting new Jaguar in well over a decade, I think they made a mistake by launching the convertible first.
I'm in no doubt it's a great car and it really does look good in the flesh, but basically it's a roadster with some powerful engines to choose from.
There's nothing wrong with that of course, but I reckon it's a major mistake to take on the 911 with what basically is a roadster.
If the coupe were launched first, or alongside the convertible, it would have stood a much better chance of being taken seriously as a 911 competitor for several reasons:
-It's a better looking shape
-The driving dynamics will be better because of the roof
-luggage space wouldn't be a clear win for the german rival
Maybe the coupe wasn't production ready at the time of the launch, but much like with the previous 'true sportscar' Jaguar made, it would have been the right decision to present the closed car anyway, just like they did in 1961.
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