RE: 2020 Jaguar F-Type revealed!

[Chestrockwell]

No mention of the 450 bhp engine, is it a detuned version of the 5.0C?

There is also mention of a 97k 3.7 0-60 model with no mention of the power output.

The article has confused me, there’s 2 mentions of 0-60 times, 4.6 (AWD & RWD) and a 3.7 0-60 model yet there’s only 2 power output mentions, 300 bhp and 450 bhp. Is the 450 bhp the R model?

Also, I can’t believe the previous SVR cost that much! Surely you’d rather buy a R8 with that which is (ahem) an all out super car?!

[anonymous-user]

rb26 said:

Still no manual? I can't be the only one that wants a modern version of the AC Cobra..

There was a manual F-Type for ages. I don't think it came at launch, but it has been available on the V6 for a good few years. Which has now gone, and so the manual gearbox has gone with it.

It's a shame because the 340PS V6 with manual was sitting around the 60k mark if I remember correctly. Now it's a huge leap from the £54k 4-pot to £70k for the V8.

[Plate spinner]

cerb4.5lee said:

It looks more saloon car than sports car at the front end to my eyes now. The pictures I've seen looking at it from the front it looks a fair bit like the XE to me.

Agreed. It’s nice, but very... generic.

[samoht]

Considering that the V6 was the V8 with the front two cylinders blanked off, it may in fact be cheaper for Jaguar to just make them all V8s.

[Marcodude]

23K less than an entry level R8.

That's what they need to be doing to shift cars.

I'd prefer the R8, but at 23k more I'd certainly be tempted into the Jaguar.

Well played. If only Aston could use some of these tactics before they end of in serious difficulty.

[Flumpo]

Massive improvement over the old gippy face model. For me the front in the old one never worked. This one is much better.

[Oilchange]

williamp said:

Surely this is where they should be heading, styling wise..

[Img]https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/images/car-reviews/first-drives/legacy/image_from_ios_18_1.jpg[/thumb]

Honestly, you lot sometime...

I do hope I'm right in detecting sarcasm in your tone as that thing if flippin' hideous!

[61GT]

williamp said:

Surely this is where they should be heading, styling wise..

[Img]https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/images/car-reviews/first-drives/legacy/image_from_ios_18_1.jpg[/thumb]

Honestly, you lot sometime...

Photoshop surely?

[herebebeasties]

Flumpo said:

Massive improvement over the old gippy face model. For me the front in the old one never worked. This one is much better.

It looks more modern, but for me the new much narrower gap between the front lights and the wheel arches rather ruins the balance of it. I preferred the older car's sense of larger (sort-of flared) arches. I also prefer the bonnet vents up nearer the windscreen. Makes the nose look longer and more elegant, accentuates the cab-back classic GT look. Aren't opinions great?

Edited by herebebeasties on Tuesday 3rd December 07:31

[redroadster]

Great news should push values of older car down even more 20 k coupe hell of a buy

[robemcdonald]

Congratulations jaguar. You have ruined a great looking design.

The added side benefit being that drivers of your premium coupe will be mistaken for XE drivers after dark.

[herebebeasties]

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2020-j...

Has completely different information than a lot of this article. PH claim the i6 is coming later, whereas Autocar have a direct quote from Alan Volkaerts asking him "Why didn’t you use the new Ingenium straight six?":

“It’s a simple question of packaging. With demand for the four-cylinder so strong, we simply couldn’t justify the significant investment needed.”

[bennno]

anonymous said:

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What a monumentally stupid post. Jaguar has reintroduced a rwd version of the f type with 450 bhp for a relative bargain £69k less discount..... what’s not to like?

The v6 had a v8 block in it anyway, so a sensible move by Jaguar.

[ZX10R NIN]

I think it lppks good dropping the V6 makes sense considering it was a V8 with two cylinders blanked off.

[novus]

robemcdonald said:

Congratulations jaguar. You have ruined a great looking design.

The added side benefit being that drivers of your premium coupe will be mistaken for XE drivers after dark.

Only by partially sighted people

[dunnoreally]

I really like the new styling, personally.

If you want more than 4 cylinders and a manual for non-supercar money it's now basically a Mustang, a 370Z or a 911, right? I can't imagine the i6 allows for one either. Shame, that.

Edit: grammar. Also, I guess there's the Exige and the Evora

Edited by dunnoreally on Tuesday 3rd December 07:57

[robemcdonald]

novus said:

robemcdonald said:

Congratulations jaguar. You have ruined a great looking design.

The added side benefit being that drivers of your premium coupe will be mistaken for XE drivers after dark.

Only by partially sighted people

If you are able to determine more than the headlights of a vehicle in your rear view mirror at night then good for you. I Would suggest you had rather better than average eyesight.

Edited by robemcdonald on Tuesday 3rd December 08:56

[Arsecati]

I think the new front looks fantastic - still one of best looking (if not THE best looking) car in its class in my opinion. I'd take one over a 911 any day.

[can't remember]

I never liked the looks of the old car, I think the front was purposefully ugly and didn't match the well styled back. This however is a massively more cohesive car and actually quite pretty. Dull but pretty.

[Wildcat45]

A logical Facelift. Shame he interior remains so uninspiring.