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LA MOTOR SHOW: Jaguar F-TYPE range expanded
Supercharged V8 for convertible, manual options for V6 variants – and all-wheel drive for select F-TYPE modelsA new model year update for Jaguar's sporty F-TYPE has blown out the range from six to 12 derivatives.
We've previously reported plans for the F-TYPE R to be offered in all-wheel drive form, but now the whole truth is out there: the F-TYPE R will also remain available in rear-wheel drive form, for those who like their donuts.
During the Los Angeles motor show this week, Jaguar also revealed that the F-TYPE convertible will be offered with the 404kW supercharged V8 of the F-TYPE R Coupe. This new variant replaces the 364kW V8-engined F-TYPE S convertible. And like the coupe, there will be both rear-wheel drive and AWD variants of the V8 convertible when the new range goes on sale in global markets from around the middle of next year. The all-wheel drive system can be ordered with V6 coupe models as well, but only with the automatic transmission.
Other changes for the 2016 model year F-TYPE – and yes, we know it's still 2014 – include manual transmission options for the V6 coupe variants and the entry-level convertible, electrically assisted power steering (for a 4g/km CO2 reduction), torque vectoring for all models – not just the F-TYPE R – and Sport Design option packs.
"The F-TYPE Coupé and Convertible already represent everything you'd expect from a Jaguar sports car – seductive design, stunning performance and amazing agility. The addition of all-wheel drive and manual transmission options to the range will further enhance the F-TYPE's dynamic capability and offer even greater driver reward – broadening its appeal to sports car enthusiasts worldwide," says Group Marketing Director for JLR, Phil Popham.
Jaguar claims that the F-TYPE R variants with all-wheel drive can polish off 0-100km/h acceleration in 4.1 seconds. The AWD models can be identified by a larger power bulge in the bonnet and revised front quarter panel vents. V6 AWD models run on 19-inch alloy wheels finished in either silver or grey.
"Our target with engineering the all-wheel drive F-TYPE was to maintain that engaging rear-drive character that's so important to Jaguar sports car DNA, yet offer even greater dynamic capability. The result is a controllable, exploitable and blisteringly fast performance car in all weather and road conditions," says Vehicle Line Director Ian Hoban, as quoted in a press release.
A control system for the all-wheel drive set-up is marketed as Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD). In normal operation it directs 100 per cent of torque to the rear wheels, but varies that based on feedback from the stability control system and drivetrain – including the rear diff.
Jaguar has not divulged its projected sales gains from the new model mix, but the increase may be substantial, with the manual V6 models providing added driver satisfaction that has been missing from the F-TYPE before now.
"With the manual transmission option for the V6 F-TYPEs, we've gone to intricate lengths to engineer a very precise, technical and responsive level of interaction between the driver, the clutch and the transmission shift mechanism. It's one for the driving purists – and I count myself as one of them," Hoban concluded.
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