Jaguar F type

Jaguar F type

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The F-Type uses an all-aluminium chassis, sound and vibration insulation is provided by the addition of a special underbody tray and engine mounts, and a double bulkhead between the engine bay and passenger compartment. The convertible roof is an electrically operated retractable fabric hood. Jaguar says by eschewing metal it can keep the car’s centre of gravity low, while aThinsulate layer means thermal and sound insulation is akin to a solid roof.

The entry-level F-Type uses Jaguar’s new 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine, good for 340 PS (250 kW; 335 hp), 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 5.1 seconds, and a top speed of 161 mph (259 km/h). In the middle comes the F-Type S, with the same engine tuned for 380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp), a top speed of 171 mph (275 km/h), and 0 to 60  mph in 4.8 seconds. The top of the range model is the V8 S, with Jaguar’s 5.0-litre, 495 PS (364 kW; 488 hp) supercharged petrol engine.The layout is front-engined, rear-wheel-drive. The gearbox is an eight-speed automatic with paddle-shifters offering manual override. There is a mechanical limited-slip differential on the V6 S and an electronic limited-slip differential on the V8. The engine choices will remain unchanged for F-Type Coupé with its market launch in Spring 2014, but with the addition of a higher performance V8 R model producing 550 PS (400 kW; 540 hp) in lieu of the convertible V8 S model.

Jaguar F type front side

The F-Type has double-wishbone front and rear suspension with adaptive dampers and adjustable suspension settings to allow the driver to adjust ride and handling. The F-Type has a total of 25 different driving modes programmed to suit different road conditions and driving styles.

Jaguar F type back side

The F-Type interior has a two-seater setup with the leather interior and control buttons finished in aluminium. There is a touchscreen display in the centre console and another TFT display between the dials in the instrument panel. There is also a choice of flat-bottom or alcantara finish for the three-spoke steering wheel and buttons finished in soft-feel matt black.

Jaguar F type gear box

Jaguar has introduced a stop-start engine shutoff function, which Jaguar claims boosts economy by 5 percent.

The F-Type has bi-xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, along with full LED lighting at the rear. The S and V8 S versions get an “active exhaust system” which opens special valves over 3,000 rpm to intensify the sound profile.

There is a retractable rear wing spoiler and door handles that are left hidden with the bodywork until needed. The fabric hood raises or lowers in 12 seconds, and can be used when the car is moving at up to 48 km/h (30 mph).

Jaguar F type interior

The audio systems offered, use Meridian technology with either 380 W spread across ten speakers or 770 W across twelve speakers.

• 340 hp V6 Supercharged                      
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• Dynamic Mode
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• Satin Black and Chrome exterior trim
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• Leather and Suedecloth Sport seats with six-way power/manual adjustment
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• Phosphor Blue halo illumination with mood lighting
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• GPS navigation system with Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC)
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• 380 watt Meridian™ audio system with 10 speakers
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• Intelligent Stop/Start
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• 161 mph top speed
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• 18 inch Vela alloy wheels
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• Steering wheel-mounted shift paddles
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• 8-speed "QuickShift" ZF® transmission with Sport mode
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• Sport suspension
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• Sport Exhaust with ce
  
  
  nter-mounted twin exhaust pipes
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• Jaguar Performance Braking System with silver caliper
• Price $65,000