Production Ready AWD F Types
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Providing they haven't made an already heavy car to much heavier these could b real 4/4S and Quattro competitors. Here's hoping some project 7 inspired options make the options list.
Impeccable trimming with the arrival of the AMG and renewal of the R8 pending (if the new TT is anything to go by the new R8/9 will be a technological marvel) also with easy on the eye looks and mid engined handling. Excited to see what team GB with a touch of Indian spice can cook up. Especially if it coincides with the long awaited manual gearbox...
Impeccable trimming with the arrival of the AMG and renewal of the R8 pending (if the new TT is anything to go by the new R8/9 will be a technological marvel) also with easy on the eye looks and mid engined handling. Excited to see what team GB with a touch of Indian spice can cook up. Especially if it coincides with the long awaited manual gearbox...
Providing they haven't made an already heavy car to much heavier these could b real 4/4S and Quattro competitors. Here's hoping some project 7 inspired options make the options list.
Impeccable trimming with the arrival of the AMG and renewal of the R8 pending (if the new TT is anything to go by the new R8/9 will be a technological marvel) also with easy on the eye looks and mid engined handling. Excited to see what team GB with a touch of Indian spice can cook up. Especially if it coincides with the long awaited manual gearbox...
Impeccable trimming with the arrival of the AMG and renewal of the R8 pending (if the new TT is anything to go by the new R8/9 will be a technological marvel) also with easy on the eye looks and mid engined handling. Excited to see what team GB with a touch of Indian spice can cook up. Especially if it coincides with the long awaited manual gearbox...
[quote=jamieduff1981]This promises to be exceptionally dull to drive.
With all dew respect and like everyone else you're entitled to you're own opinion BUT the Quattro R8 is one of the best drivers cars in the segment, what the F type may lose in steering feel and gain in weight it should gain in 0-62, grip, all year round usability and lap times which clearly is important to some not all.
While I myself prefer RWD I understand from a business and top trump point of view the need to offer AWD models, plus it's not as if it's replacing RWD just more choice which should lead to more sales.
Let's face it the F type is overweight considering its aluminium construction, as I stated providing the can balance the scales buy lightening the car in feasible areas, it will be a worthy addition and interesting to see what the cars really capable of when it can get it's power down, because it must be frustrating but funny when wanted to get the tail out on the twisties when what you really want to do is catch the Cayman in front.
With all dew respect and like everyone else you're entitled to you're own opinion BUT the Quattro R8 is one of the best drivers cars in the segment, what the F type may lose in steering feel and gain in weight it should gain in 0-62, grip, all year round usability and lap times which clearly is important to some not all.
While I myself prefer RWD I understand from a business and top trump point of view the need to offer AWD models, plus it's not as if it's replacing RWD just more choice which should lead to more sales.
Let's face it the F type is overweight considering its aluminium construction, as I stated providing the can balance the scales buy lightening the car in feasible areas, it will be a worthy addition and interesting to see what the cars really capable of when it can get it's power down, because it must be frustrating but funny when wanted to get the tail out on the twisties when what you really want to do is catch the Cayman in front.
I'm not the argumentative type, but are bite you're bait this time and raise the questions at which point in my previous post did I
1. Say 4 wheel drive makes a car faster, I did state 0-62 times, off the line acceleration not overall speed.
2. Say when trying to catch a Cayman on the twisties (on a public road/ track)
3. Say which model F Type vs Cayman, most comparison between the two cars put the Cayman a quicker tool due to weight mid engine balance and grip the later is a know fact the F type has so much power it's easy to light up the rear tires, where four wheel traction will help
I need say anymore as my point is for such an opinionated person you like to read and fill in the blanks in others posts, I have no problem with you being sarcastic but please base your sarcasm on things I've actually stated.
Back to the car I love Jags and the F Type is no exception, I wish Jaguar all the success they deserve, if only more Brits supported there homemade cars as they do our national football team.
1. Say 4 wheel drive makes a car faster, I did state 0-62 times, off the line acceleration not overall speed.
2. Say when trying to catch a Cayman on the twisties (on a public road/ track)
3. Say which model F Type vs Cayman, most comparison between the two cars put the Cayman a quicker tool due to weight mid engine balance and grip the later is a know fact the F type has so much power it's easy to light up the rear tires, where four wheel traction will help
I need say anymore as my point is for such an opinionated person you like to read and fill in the blanks in others posts, I have no problem with you being sarcastic but please base your sarcasm on things I've actually stated.
Back to the car I love Jags and the F Type is no exception, I wish Jaguar all the success they deserve, if only more Brits supported there homemade cars as they do our national football team.
I sure do hope they offer the AWD models in the UK aswel as offering Manuel transmissions, not that are be able to afford one for some time mind, so I suppose what inmean to say I hope they offer neither, envy isn't good for ones health. Can barely afford the petrol on my 130i let alone a four wheel drive 5litre V8. With all the wet and cold weather we endure in Britain and with a horrid winter predicted and worse to come AWD May have a small business case. I'd like to see an F type that could seriously bother a porche 911 Turbo (on a track) and a stripped out RWD GT3 coupe. I'm hoping with Harry Metcalfe in the ranks we should get some seriously special cars the project 7 is a decent start point but I think they can get more weight out by offering delete options for things such as hifi, air con carbon fibre or fiberglass panels Jaguar could and should be a serious contender for serious car enthusiast, they've come on under the freedom and financial backing of TATA, I'm also looking forward to more Ingenium engine formats It's an interesting time to be a peterol head.
I don't disagree with you on the character of the F Type but I don't see a problem with the Addition of added traction for those who want it, AWD isn't replacing the current RWD layout it addition. Jaguar need to offer more choice to be competitive, in this world you can't afford to stand still you must move with the times or get left behind. I'm sure they will make it rear biased so the character will be there but so will the added traction, it's not good advertising that a car with so much power And torque can be flustered or beat by a cheaper but admittedly different engine layout Cayman or boxster. It has a lot to do with getting the power down jaguar have said this themselves when previewing the Project 7 it's not about throwing more power at it but transferring that power to the road. I don't in anyway think AWD will make it the F Type of choice just make it a more competitive car on the track and in slippery conditions, how many reviews have there been in the UK where it's tricky conditions for a muscle car as the F type v8s and R.
Imagine an F Type with the in gear acceleration already already possessed with the off line traction AWD brings, even Ferrari with there FF saw the benefits...
Imagine an F Type with the in gear acceleration already already possessed with the off line traction AWD brings, even Ferrari with there FF saw the benefits...
Triple7 said:
Jaguar missed out to BMW/Audi/MB in the USA with no AWD versions in their line up, an AWD F-Type allows an individual to have an F-Type as their daily driver all year round. Plus Jag can increase their output from the V8's and get it down to the road surface.....
My 100 lines simplified into 2.3, thank you Triple7 I always do things the hard way... I totally agree with your above post and appreciate it's directness, there's alot more to come from that 5litre supercharged engine especially with 4whell traction (for those who want it) and for every one else there's RWD happy daysGassing Station | Jaguar | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff