Jaguar F-Type Coupe: driving test and video
Posted on 07-04-2014 at 16:00 by CasperH – 64 Comments”
Stiffer than the cabrio, more powerful (550 horsepower!) than the cabrio, and even more beautiful than the convertible. The Jaguar F-Type Coupe had to be tested.
[ First look, then read? Watch the video HERE! ]
In Frankfurt we made at that time (in 2011) to know the Jaguar C-X16 Concept. A gorgeous coupe that is a harbinger for the successor of the E-Type. For me, it was perhaps for the first time since the unveiling of the, eh, yes, of the what actually? Absolutely stunning I found m any case, but I was also terrified for the sequel: the translation from concept car to street-legal car is usually a drama that ends in compromise, and ugly making adjustments, to ensure that a car meets all the requirements and rules for compliance.
Jaguar was also under the impression of their own creation and they decided to work: why not just make the car like he is on the show floor was build for the road? All the lines are the same, no D-style and the fewest possible seams in the bodywork. That may seem simple but it is not: a concept car is often drawn without regard to actual production. After all, it is an exercise in style, not production model. That is revealed by the F-Type, among others, the absence of the B-Style, very beautiful, but it is a challenge because you can with a B-style a lot of stiffness in your chassis. Another detail was the sheet metal: the rear fender runs seamlessly in the roofline and A-pillar under the bonnet disappears. Quite a challenge for the designers, because the design of this entire piece of sheet metal from one piece of metal turned out to be almost impossible. Yet they have the geflikt and that ensures that (a few very subtle changes after) the final F-Type Coupe is a copy of that super-sexy concept car. My goodness, what a beautiful car.
Yes, to be honest: my life is even worse than this sunny morning in the south of Europe. We have just landed at a small airport in the vicinity of Barcelona and just next to the runway is a red F-Type S for us. It might not be the top model of the range but with an 380 hp and 460 Nm strong supercharged V6 under the hood, it is determined no (here comes the inevitable Jaguar poezengrap) kitten without gloves, to grab. This thing goes me starting in 4,9 seconds to the hundred-hunting and loves to pass on at 275 miles per hour. Not nauseous, and knowing that cameraman Martijn and I later also had a look in the F-Type R may drive we like to take pleasure with this tussenmodelletje. Jep “tussenmodelletje”, there is also a 340 hp strong variant of this V6 available in 5.2 seconds to 100 shoot, and a maximum speed of 260 kilometers per hour on the clocks.
The temptation is great to get straight in the car to jump and in a large cloud of smoke, the airport behind me, but I must get three times around the car walk. Of course I had him in Geneva but a car looks are always very different under spotlights in a dark hall. Out here in the sun I let my eyes again over the beautiful lines of this car. What a beauty. I almost feel burdened that I give him a dirty go. The beautiful heuplijn, long hood and roofline to form a delicious whole, and despite the fact that it is a very contemporary design, you can see that the designers at Jaguar are quite aware to have been the ancestors of the F-Type. The most obvious nod to the past is that perhaps the dual central exhaust pipes in size channel tunnel, which is under the centre of the rear bumper from sticking. All were on the E-Type is a bit slimmer, of course.
But well, enough gezwijmeld. Time for the first kilometres. We throw our stuff in the trunk, and spoken about it immediately the Autoblog’s top tip: no optional spare wheel to choose, just the standard pump&go, otherwise you may not bag more than once. What I say, otherwise you can’t pen anymore (if you are also two candies in the back had lying around). But without the spare wheel the loading area acceptable for a car of this size. We have to pull the door close and I set the seat and steering wheel in on my length. Instinctively, I would even less want to sit but unfortunately that is not possible, not that you feel in an SUV on his way but something less pleasant. Cameraman Martijn also has trouble getting his long legs well to lose, in terms of interior space is the F-Type is no luminary. With a press on the Start button in the centre console and waking I have the V6 Supercharged to life. Holy shit what a sound comes out of that exhaust! I look at the button for the variable exhaust valves but no light. I press the button and the sound is even more impressive. It starts to simmer, add and is going to fail and ronkt and blows excited. This car does not like silence, so it seems. Let’s get back to the “civilized” and I turn on the machine with flippers and Jaguar’s Quickshift software which in manual mode, not for switching but you are just in the suspension hang down to first gear to smoothly way to roll. Much quieter than all that noise just did suspect. So under the eye of the Jaguarmedewerkers decision I just not move the throttle away blèren, as if they do not know what is coming, but that aside.
We leave the airport and after some zigzag industrial land in busy traffic (where the F-Type to relax and relax through late pilots), we come to quieter roads outside. Time to the gas pedal slightly more fanatical. The koppelrijke engine responds eagerly and we accelerate unnoticed to snelwegsnelheden and higher. Up to now I have not yet had the need to with the dynamic ride control the damping stiffer and the gearbox faster to respond. On these rolling roads through the hills does the car fine without the extra aggressiveness and let the Jaguar feel like a nice GT ride. Firm but comfortable and with a surprisingly precise feel. You don’t need to do much to turn thanks to the massive torque: foot down, in whatever gear you also.
With the Drive Selector, can I have two other modes to choose: something with a snowflake or something with a finishvlaggetje. I choose the latter (it is snowing after all) and right away we notice that the exhaust valves continue to open and that the base firmer feel. Also, in shorter, quick turns, let the F-Type Coupe are invited to send, thanks to the fact that this car has about the same stiffness as a Lamborghini Aventador. In this dynamic mode, I get a little more space from the electronics to do a little scrolling but if I really want to slide I will have the ESP button for a second or three and hold. If you do that, then you have to pull away from standstill some self control required to not in a cloud of smoke away to the right. Also at the exit of a slow turn, you will only control your right foot need to use to not in comprehensive glijpartijen. Not that there was anything against is, incidentally, but if you auto buy you will also the tires are going to pay, and those costs may be hard to walk if you are not a fan of electronic aids.
The hours fly past on the beautiful roads in the south of Spain. The comparison with women in this car maybe more as the other cars: I had already fallen for the beauty of the F-Type but if the character bagger had been had, perhaps, even a letdown. Now, there are two things that I very important when it comes to the character of a woman: a little spice, and they have to keep a barrel of laughs. Both properties are no problem for this Jaguar and I am at the point to the F-Type S Coupe-my love to explain and her to marry him. This car is great, has more than enough power and gives me a big grin on my face. How much better can it be?
To be precise: 170 hp better. Instead of 380 hp in the F-Type S Coupe we have in the Sunburst Orange F-Type R Coupe namely a 550 hp from a Supercharged V8 under the right foot to sit. To begin: this block sounds even more violent than the V6. Or the sound is better I leave to you, personally I like the V6 slightly better sound. Anything else I on the F-Type S Coupe better liked was the look: I understand that the additions of the side skirts, the dual exhaust pipes on either side, and a few other minimal changes are needed to make an appearance to differentiate between the V6 S and the V8 R, but I like the looks of the V6 just a little cleaner because the side skirts are missing and also the dual pipes under the centre of the butt personally, I find it just a little nicer. What is more beautiful is this “R” is the panoramic roof but that is optional on both the “S” and “R” so that we count in this case as not. But don’t get me wrong: it’s a bit like complaining about the fact that Bar Rafaeli has a slightly to large tattoo on her lower back. Also with these outward changes is the F-Type R is still a gorgeous car, only slightly less sexy to me.
But small minors what the appearance of this British beauty, I quickly forget if I had my right big toe a millimeter down move. That acceleration, that sound, holy mother of god! This V8 has the ability to put you in 4.2 seconds to 100 catapult and the throttle response (especially in Dynamic mode) – let there be no doubt about that. Where the V6 sensational feeling, you’ll feel this V8 monumental, overwhelming even. If you have the auxiliary aanlaat is there a hope for you is solved, but otherwise are awake is an absolute must. Before you know it, you puffs to build of epic proportions, but surprised the F-Type never disagreeable. Yes, you can easily connect the rear wheels to slip when you have a turn too hard out want to but oversteer is easy to catch. Added to that, the Torque Vectoring under Braking-system helps you in turn “convert” the car to the inremmen a turn, the inner wheels a bit harder to brake. This is the car to the inside of the bend is pulled and that helps you the curve is as optimal as possible to get through.
The F-Type R is really the superlative of fun on four wheels. Each bend is “that thingy for that huge staircase in the back” and if you (already a distant border) crossing, it feels like the F-Type back on the right path helps. A little countersteer, and a little gas, a little bandenrook as a bonus, I love it! Every turn is a party, each right piece and a right piece, every roundabout has a driftonde. What a ridiculously fun machine this is. A type of muscle in a sexy package with good driving characteristics. On the limit (or a circuit) you will have with this car is likely to travel against the equally strong (but four wheel drive) Audi R8 V10 Plus or a slightly stronger Porsche 991 Turbo S but have you seen the price tags of those cars recently viewed? Exactly, somewhere between 2 and 2.5 tonnes, excluding options.
Than the price tag of the F-Type R Coupe is a lot friendlier. The beast that the F-Type R is called goes away for € 148.700 euro. Is that a lot of money? Yes. But it is a bargain if you have the “grin per euro”-calculation. The F-Type Coupe is also in standard trim (340 hp) from € 85.800 euro and the F-Type S from € 101.300 euro. Yes, Jaguar has a beautiful piece of art supplied with the F-Type Coupe. So beautifully that I there one would even have, so if you now look massive these cars are going to buy (and write off) then I know what I’m about a year or so second-hand on the head go tapping. Together with a set of diplomatic license plates and a aandelenpakketje Pirelli, of course. Movie!
UPDATE: The F-TYPE Coupe is from € 84.900, the F-TYPE S Coupé from € 99.400, and the F-TYPE R Coupé from € 148.700.
Gallery: Jaguar F-Type S Coupe
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Gallery: Jaguar F-Type R Coupe
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