Jaguar F-Type

Overview

Jaguar is a car brand that needs no introduction, the brand is known for its marvelous creation that looks no less than a work of art. Not only its cars are a treat to one’s eyes but they are a pure pleasure to drive that won't fail to impress even the toughest of minds. Words like exhilarating performance, cutting-edge technology, and state-of-the-art design are synonymous to a Jaguar and the F-Type is no exception. The F-Type is a sports car from the house of Jaguar that is offered in both coupe and convertible body type. The car is said to be the closest thing ever created to something alive, forcing one to imagine what actually the car withholds. As per its creators, the F-Type is an integration of Jaguar Alive DNA that consists of Alive Technology, Alive Performance, and Alive Design.

Interior & Features

From the inside, this two-seater sports car is no less than a small high-tech room that ranks high both on the tech and style front. The first thing that attracts anybody seeing this car for the first time is its red premium leather. This red splash covers its seats, upper fascia, center console, armrest and door panels, making the entire car look sporty yet sophisticated at the same time. Another attractive thing about the F-Type is its lighting feature that lights up the center console each time the ignition button is pressed. The F-Type S and F-Type R come with standard Configurable lighting that can be personalized according to one's mood. Though most of the interior features of the car can be personalized from seat colors to roof type, but some things come as standard in all trims. Each F-Type is equipped with automatic climate control system, 8-inch color touch-screen display, and Jaguar sound system.

Exterior

The Jaguar F-Type is a very stylish car, which like its other siblings rightfully carry forward company’s legacy. Both the coupe and convertible body types are designed keeping in mind F-Type performance nature and so are studded with many aerodynamic features. At the front are present Bi-functional HID Xeon headlamps that provide intense white light for greater road assistance. Also, is present a front splitter beneath the grille that again adds to its aerodynamic performance and rugged appeal. On to the side are present well-crafted wheel arches that house 18-inch VELA alloy wheels in the F-Type, 19-inch Propeller alloy wheels in F-Type S, 19-inch Volution Technical Grey/Diamond Turned alloy wheels in F-Type S AWD and 20-inch Gyrodyne Silver alloy wheels in F-Type R and F-Type R AWD. The deployable rear spoiler present in all the variants add up to the performance at higher speed and reduce the lift by 120 kg.

Engine & Fuel Consumption

Jaguar F-Type is available in both coupe and convertible body type, offered under the names: F-Type, F-Type S, F-Type AWD, F-Type R and F-Type R AWD. Jaguar is offering F-Type with two advanced engine options and you are free to choose the one best suiting your needs. The F-Type is powered with a 3.0L V6 engine generating 340 PS and 450 Nm. The F-Type S and F-Type R (including Type S AWD and Type R AWD) on the other hand house a re-tuned 3.0L V6 and 5.0L V8 gasoline engine respectively. The F-Type S generates 380 PS of power and 460 Nm of torque. Taking about the 5.0L V8 supercharged engine, it generates a maximum power of 550 PS with a peak torque of 680 Nm. Both the 3.0L V6 and 5.0L V8 engine features an improved fuel economy of 5 per cent because of its fast-reacting Intelligent Stop/Start system.

Braking & Safety

Jaguar F-Type is a sports car known for its dynamic performance and high speed and all this increases its safety quotient. Standard safety option like electronic parking brake system, navigation system, pedestrian contact sensing system, anti-lock braking system and Jaguar smart key system with keyless start, are present in all the trims. Further, Jaguar F-Type S and F-Type R are integrated by Torque Vectoring by Braking that improves cornering control and performance capabilities.

Verdict

The Jaguar F-Type ranks high on most of the aspects from its stunning exteriors to its interior styling all is good. But in areas like price figures and boot space, the F-Type losses major marks.