Jaguar takes the wraps off the new F-Type coupé
JAGUAR Land Rover has taken the wraps off the latest variant of its F-Type sports car. The coupé version of the car made its debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show.
The convertible version of the Castle Bromwich-produced car went on sale earlier this year after being unveiled at the Parish Motor Show in 2012.
Jaguar says the R coupé is the most dynamically capable, performance-focused, production car the company has ever produced.
Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar, speaking at the launch, said: “Creating a sports coupé is the purest of design tasks, and also the most challenging; get it right and aesthetically the result will be as dynamic as the car should be rewarding to drive. In F-Type coupé, I believe we’ve got it right.
“The dramatic debut of the 550PS F-Type coupé in Los Angeles – possibly the most dynamic reveal of a car ever – underlines its performance credentials.”
The all-aluminium car will be available in three versions: F-Type R, F-Type S and the F-Type.
The range-topping F-Type R coupé is powered by Jaguar’s 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine in 550PS/680Nm tune, delivering acceleration to 60mph in 4.0-seconds, and a top speed of 186mph (electronically limited).
The S coupé and coupé are both powered by Jaguar’s 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engines in 380PS/460Nm and 340PS/450Nm forms respectively, giving 0-60mph in 4.8/5.1-seconds and top speeds of 171/161mph.
Jaguar’s expertise in aluminium technology has enabled the design vision for the coupé to be produced in a lightweight yet extremely strong bodyshell. The body side is made from a single piece aluminium pressing, which Jaguar claims is probably the most extreme cold-formed aluminium body side in the automotive industry. This eliminates the need for multiple panels and cosmetic joints. The roof panel itself is available in either aluminium or panoramic glass form.
