The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, as they say. The new Jaguar F-Type, the British car brand’s sexy two-seater sports car looks more beautiful and still embodies Jaguar design DNA. Enzo Ferrari once said that he considered the Jaguar E-Type to be the most beautiful car in the world. So just like its predecessor, the Jaguar F-Type has won the hearts of car enthusiasts, the motoring media and public alike, with 178 awards to date, including World Car Design of the Year.
The new F-Type starts at Php 6,190,000 and its newer and more muscular design and rich luxurious cabin is endowed with a range of powerful, more responsive engines with a choice of four- and eight-cylinder options, all matched to eight-speed Quickshift transmissions with full manual control using either the SportShift gear selector or the steering wheel-mounted paddles.
Julian Thomson, Design Director, Jaguar, said: “Design the most beautiful sports car, with purity, proportion and presence that’s unmistakably Jaguar: that was the challenge we set ourselves. The new F-TYPE is more dramatic than ever, with even greater clarity of purpose in every line, surface and feature, and embodies true Jaguar design DNA.
“State-of-the-art technologies together with luxurious materials and finishes deliver beauty with purpose in an interior which will delight driver and passenger alike even before the engine starts and the journey begins. Jaguar has been making sports cars for more than 70 years, and that rich heritage has inspired the team to create something truly extraordinary.”
The new F-Type is fitted with a more driver-focused technology, including a reconfigurable high-definition 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display, 10” Touch Pro infotainment system complemented with a audiophile quality 380-watt Meridian sound system that with Apple Carplay and Android Auto as a standard.
According to Jaguar, the F-Type’s award-winning design has evolved still further with a focus on even greater purity and discipline to the perfectly-sculpted form. Super-slim pixel LED headlights with subtly updated signature ‘Calligraphy’ J daytime running lights, and sweeping direction indicators, blend perfectly into the ‘liquid metal’ surfacing of the new clamshell bonnet, exaggerating the car’s visual width and accentuating its assertive stance. The new front bumper and subtly enlarged grille deliver even more visual impact and presence.
Chris Ward, President, Coventry Motors Corp, said: “The Jaguar F-Type truly is the worthy successor of the most beautiful car ever made, the legendary E-Type.The car still embodies the traditional Jaguar craftsmanship and is enhanced with modern contemporary design. Like its predecessor, the E-Type, it sports a distinct luxury Sports car look that made everyone who laid eyes on the vehicle mesmerized. In the 1960s when the E-Type was released, it was ahead of its league with its racing qualifications, engine performance and, head turning good looks. The F-Type exemplifies the same thrilling drive experience, performance and the show stopping design and stance.”
The new F-Type has two powerplants – the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine in rear wheel drive and while the V8 engine all-wheel drive variant rated at 575PS is only available upon order. The four-cylinder variant is rated at 300PS with a maximum torque of 400Nm that can accelerate from 0-100kph in just 5.7 seconds, and reach a maximum speed of 250 kmh.
Alan Volkaerts, Vehicle Line Director, Jaguar F-TYPE, said: “The new F-TYPE is the definitive Jaguar sports car and continues to set the benchmark for design purity, driver engagement and reward, and a truly visceral driving experience – it makes every journey extraordinary.
“Its timeless looks are more assertive than ever, technologies such as the high-definition virtual instrument cluster deepen the driver-focused feel of the interior, while the range of powertrains offers a breadth of choice unrivalled in the segment. Enthusiasts will appreciate the new F-Type R’s 575PS supercharged V8, enhanced chassis and intelligent all-wheel drive system, which deliver truly outstanding performance in all conditions while retaining its inherent tractability and usability.”
Check out the Jaguar F-Type 2.0L together with the classic E-Type until September 24th at the All British Cars showroom in Greenhills and at BGC Boutique Showroom in 5th Ave. cor. 24th Street from September 25th to the 30th. Jaguar PH recommends that visitors set an appointment before visiting the showroom or book a virtual appointment now by contacting (02) 8784 5003 or +63 919 068 2798.
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