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JAGUAR F-TYPE V6S
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very aspect of a sports car, dimensionally,
allows us to create
something that is visually
exciting; visceral as well as
physical. To me the definition
of sports car design is being
fit for purpose, wrapping up
the occupants and mechanicals in the
most exciting, beautiful and sensual
package possible with no unnecessary
surfaces or adornment.”
A piece of design should tell a story and
this is why every line in the F-TYPE has
a start, a direction and a conclusion.
If you approach every line individually
and get it as aesthetically correct as
possible, get the dimensions right, it
will stand the test of time.” Ian Callum,
Director of Design, Jaguar.
Viewed on test, the result is definitely
something special. This most masterful
alchemy of curves and sharpness,
muscularity and sensuality catches the
eye more than any modern day class
rival.
Slip inside and you’ll discover a cabin
that’s luxurious and well appointed
without the need for frippery and frills.
It’s focused around the driver, reflecting
its role as a ‘one plus one’ sporting
model – that’s not to say the passenger
is neglected as they can travel in
comfort thanks to acres of leg room and
butter-soft supportive seats that can be
adjusted to suit.
A matchless model for
weekend escapes, it’s a
genuinely rewarding drive
thanks to a limited slip differential,
increased stiffness
and host of other dynamic
systems which provide pin
sharp handling, plenty of
engagement and feel. The
excellent 380PS V6 enables a blistering
0-62mph sprint time of just 4.8 secs and
is coupled to a silky smooth eight-speed
‘Quickshift’ box.
An Active Exhaust gives a fantastic
throaty roar and the option of a
Configurable Dynamics programme
allows the driver to tailor a number of
the dynamic features to personal taste
and includes lap timer and G-meter
functionality. With its F-Type, Jaguar’s
achieved sometime elusive – a stunning
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