RE: Jaguar F-Type V6 S: Driven

[yeti]

elephantstone said:

british racing green with red roof and red interior! mmmm!

If you do, post a picture there's a good chap. Sounds flipping ace

[Itsallicanafford]

...i was lucky enough to go on a factory tour yesterday and watched the F types being built. They are expensive but you know the whole damn thing is made of Aluminium, not just panels or bonnet, but as far as i could see, everything. I was also amazed at how many of the process were done by hand.

[swisstoni]

elephantstone said:

I think its safe to say this car has taken the motoring world by a storm. WANT WANT WANT! Ill take an entry level V6, sports exhaust, 18inch wheels, british racing green with red roof and red interior! mmmm!

That would certainly be a keeper.

[NGK210]

So, good job and congrats etc to all of Jag's designers and engineers, and props to Ratan T for the finance, faith and vision. "Trebles all round!"

But... I get that the F-type is an alternative to the 911 and Aston Vantage. But, because the V8 F-type clearly also tramples all over the XK's paws, what are Jag's medium- to longterm plans for its product range, especially the XK?

Presumably, the next XK will move up to the c. £90k-£120k bracket to be a Conti-/DB9-type GT?

Or will Jag actually drop the XK, let the F-type coupé/drophead cover its broader customer base, and introduce a sub-£45k 2-seater that'll share its platform with Jag's 3-series rival?

[V8A*ndy]

I've been following the F-Type hype very closely for some time but alas have yet to see one in the flesh.

I still honestly think Jaguar dealers will be discounting those list price by a large margin in the not so distant future.

Would love a factory tour and a chance to see all the colours avaiable.

[ecs0set]

IIRC there was some other spec issue with the V8 that made the V6 more appealing. Different LSD was it? Or is the V8 not going to be offered with a manual box were the V6 manual is due in time?

[nickfrog]

renrut said:

Does anyone else think that 1600kg is heavy for a V6 2 seater?

Particularly as it's mainly aluminium and only has a small boot when the Cayman is more practical and 250kg lighter despite only having a steel chassis and some steel panels.

[andyps]

elephantstone said:

I think its safe to say this car has taken the motoring world by a storm. WANT WANT WANT! Ill take an entry level V6, sports exhaust, 18inch wheels, british racing green with red roof and red interior! mmmm!

Here you go:




I like the white ones and would wnt red calipers which means bigger wheels needed so I've gone for the style I like best which unfortunately are only available as 20s:

[Jimbo.]

NGK210 said:

So, good job and congrats etc to all of Jag's designers and engineers, and props to Ratan T for the finance, faith and vision. "Trebles all round!"

But... I get that the F-type is an alternative to the 911 and Aston Vantage. But, because the V8 F-type clearly also tramples all over the XK's paws, what are Jag's medium- to longterm plans for its product range, especially the XK?

Presumably, the next XK will move up to the c. £90k-£120k bracket to be a Conti-/DB9-type GT?

Or will Jag actually drop the XK, let the F-type coupé/drophead cover its broader customer base, and introduce a sub-£45k 2-seater that'll share its platform with Jag's 3-series rival?

IIRC the XK goes upmarket apparently. 4 seater coupe based on the XJ? Oh. Dear. God. Yes.

[collateral]

NGK210 said:

...what are Jag's medium- to longterm plans for its product range, especially the XK?...

It's an interesting one because I don't really see the differentiation between XF and XJ

If there is a manual coming it should've been available from launch imo; good looking in the photos though, looking forward to seeing the metal

[anonymous-user]

I suspect the biggest "looser" from this new car isn't going to be Porsche but Aston Martin. Suddenly the V8V is looking incredibly long in the tooth..........

Also, i suspect the aftermarket tuners are going to have a field day transplanting the "S" cal into the non S denso ecu's

[Jimbo.]

collateral said:

It's an interesting one because I don't really see the differentiation between XF and XJ

If there is a manual coming it should've been available from launch imo; good looking in the photos though, looking forward to seeing the metal

Think of it like 5-Series vs. 7-Series, E-Class vs. S-Class. The XJ is a lot, lot bigger (though doesn't feel it at all to drive).

[collateral]

Jimbo. said:

collateral said:

It's an interesting one because I don't really see the differentiation between XF and XJ

If there is a manual coming it should've been available from launch imo; good looking in the photos though, looking forward to seeing the metal

Think of it like 5-Series vs. 7-Series, E-Class vs. S-Class. The XJ is a lot, lot bigger (though doesn't feel it at all to drive).

I had a look on wikipedia and unless it's wrong there are only a few inches in it

[kambites]

collateral said:

I had a look on wikipedia and unless it's wrong there are only a few inches in it

There's only a few inches between a 5-series and a (SWB) 7-series, too.

[rev-erend]

My mate has driven it on track and against it's competitors on the road and is very excited about it.

Says its fantastic.

I believe the dealer cars will be out there very soon - so we can get a proper look at this little British beauty.

[ArtVandelay]

Max_Torque said:

I suspect the biggest "looser" from this new car isn't going to be Porsche but Aston Martin. Suddenly the V8V is looking incredibly long in the tooth..........

Also, i suspect the aftermarket tuners are going to have a field day transplanting the "S" cal into the non S denso ecu's

The V8V has been out since 2005 and hasn't changed a great deal

Hopefully AM are working on a new one otherwise I can see this Jag taking a lot of their sales away

Personally I think it looks great and will hopefully be a good used buy in 3 years...

[The Vambo]

nickfrog said:

Particularly as it's mainly aluminium and only has a small boot when the Cayman is more practical and 250kg lighter despite only having a steel chassis and some steel panels.

An SL63 AMG weighs 1777Kg, 911 cabrio weighs 1600Kg and F Type V8 weighs 1665KG so not particularly light or heavy. I think people underestimate how large this car is, much closer to a SL than SLK.

[V8Bart]

Thank F- for that!

Looking forward to a hard top manual RS !

[delays]

ArtVandelay said:

Personally I think it looks great and will hopefully be a good used buy in 3 years...

I concur. Excellent car, well done Jag.

Put me down for a V6, would make a cracking daily.

[il sole]

The Vambo said:

I think people underestimate how large this car is, much closer to a SL than SLK.

that's true, but why are all the reviews saying how tiny it feels inside? the autocar ones says a boxster is more practical...

I must admit that as lovely as it looks and as commended as jag should be for making it, it is just so expensive. Upwards of £60k puts it into more exotic territory but it's made by a mainstream manufacturer. Someone earlier said think of it as a cheaper Aston. no way. it's only a Jag.