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Jaguar is in seventh heaven. They've got budgets, deep pockets and all types of funding -- in other words, they've got money.
The first project with TATA was the very excellent Range Rover Evoque. And now, the all new 2014 Jaguar F-Type will see the light of day. According to some, the arrival of the new entry level Jag may be the most significant intro from the Coventry, UK-based car company since the fabled E-Type hit the car-show floor over 50 years ago.
The 2014 Jaguar F-Type is the most forward-thinking car design to come from Jaguar's chief designer, Ian Callum's, pen in the last little while. This is not to say that Mr. Callum's past creations weren't incredible (because they were), but the F-Type is a smashingly brilliant evolution of what he's brought to us in the last decade.
The F-Type is a 1+1 roadster designed with the driver in mind. Jaguar describes the cabin as being driver-centric. All of the car's controls, including an 8” touchscreen with navigation and a Meridian audio system, are cordoned off from the passenger in a way that leads one to believe that the car favours the driver.
The car's sleek, lightweight aluminum shell is as sexy as it is hi-tech. No one who lays eyes on the car will ever doubt that the 2014 Jaguar F-Type is an exotic. Even in its most basic trim, the curves of the F-Type's body are uncannily attractive and seductive. Two distinctive features are the deployable door handles and rear spoiler.
The 2014 Jaguar F-Type and S versions sport twin center-mounted tailpipes that are, by definition, cool. The vast array of wheels and paint schemes further accentuate what is a gorgeous, eye-catching shape.
The V8 S is only slightly different as only 20” wheels are offered, and it gets V8 signature quad tailpipes. The bottom line is that the 2014 Jaguar F-Type is a stunner.
I've already hinted at one of the weapons the F-Type will use to stun its competition and that's a supercharged 5.0L V8. With 495 hp on tap, the top-dog Jag will reach 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds (4.2 seconds to 60 mph) on its way to a top speed of 298 km/h (186 mph).
The lesser F-Types are equally charged, but use a 3.0L V6. The base car manages 340 hp and the S gains an additional 40 hp. Respectively, they sprint to 100 km/h in 5.2 and 4.9 seconds (5.1 and 4.8 seconds to 60 mph) on their way to top speeds of 258 and 274 km/h (161 and 171 mph).
All 2014 Jaguar F-Type roadsters are equipped with Intelligent Stop/Start technology and an 8-speed Quickshift automatic transmission. It features close-ratio gearing, a dynamic mode and steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. The “S” cars are endowed with a Dynamic Launch Mode for maximum torque control.
Unlike many competitors, the 2014 Jaguar F-Type sports a power-operated cloth top which drops in only 12 seconds, and will do so at speeds up to 48 km/h (30 mph).
Safety features abound as the roadster will be equipped with airbags, audible park assist, winter mode, as well as traction and electronic stability control systems.
The 2014 Jaguar F-Type is scheduled to arrive in Canada at the beginning of 2013. Final Canadian specs and pricing should be available later this year.
The first project with TATA was the very excellent Range Rover Evoque. And now, the all new 2014 Jaguar F-Type will see the light of day. According to some, the arrival of the new entry level Jag may be the most significant intro from the Coventry, UK-based car company since the fabled E-Type hit the car-show floor over 50 years ago.
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The 2014 Jaguar F-Type is the most forward-thinking car design to come from Jaguar's chief designer, Ian Callum's, pen in the last little while. This is not to say that Mr. Callum's past creations weren't incredible (because they were), but the F-Type is a smashingly brilliant evolution of what he's brought to us in the last decade.
The F-Type is a 1+1 roadster designed with the driver in mind. Jaguar describes the cabin as being driver-centric. All of the car's controls, including an 8” touchscreen with navigation and a Meridian audio system, are cordoned off from the passenger in a way that leads one to believe that the car favours the driver.
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| Jaguar describes the cabin as being driver-centric. (Photo: Jaguar) |
The car's sleek, lightweight aluminum shell is as sexy as it is hi-tech. No one who lays eyes on the car will ever doubt that the 2014 Jaguar F-Type is an exotic. Even in its most basic trim, the curves of the F-Type's body are uncannily attractive and seductive. Two distinctive features are the deployable door handles and rear spoiler.
The 2014 Jaguar F-Type and S versions sport twin center-mounted tailpipes that are, by definition, cool. The vast array of wheels and paint schemes further accentuate what is a gorgeous, eye-catching shape.
The V8 S is only slightly different as only 20” wheels are offered, and it gets V8 signature quad tailpipes. The bottom line is that the 2014 Jaguar F-Type is a stunner.
I've already hinted at one of the weapons the F-Type will use to stun its competition and that's a supercharged 5.0L V8. With 495 hp on tap, the top-dog Jag will reach 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds (4.2 seconds to 60 mph) on its way to a top speed of 298 km/h (186 mph).
The lesser F-Types are equally charged, but use a 3.0L V6. The base car manages 340 hp and the S gains an additional 40 hp. Respectively, they sprint to 100 km/h in 5.2 and 4.9 seconds (5.1 and 4.8 seconds to 60 mph) on their way to top speeds of 258 and 274 km/h (161 and 171 mph).
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| A supercharged 5.0L V8. With 495 hp on tap, the top-dog Jag will reach 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds (4.2 seconds to 60 mph) on its way to a top speed of 298 km/h (186 mph).(Photo: Jaguar) |
All 2014 Jaguar F-Type roadsters are equipped with Intelligent Stop/Start technology and an 8-speed Quickshift automatic transmission. It features close-ratio gearing, a dynamic mode and steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. The “S” cars are endowed with a Dynamic Launch Mode for maximum torque control.
Unlike many competitors, the 2014 Jaguar F-Type sports a power-operated cloth top which drops in only 12 seconds, and will do so at speeds up to 48 km/h (30 mph).
Safety features abound as the roadster will be equipped with airbags, audible park assist, winter mode, as well as traction and electronic stability control systems.
The 2014 Jaguar F-Type is scheduled to arrive in Canada at the beginning of 2013. Final Canadian specs and pricing should be available later this year.