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Jaguar builds another beauty...
The 2013 F-Type was unveiled in Paris today.
Jaguar's success of late provided chief designer Ian Callum the time and resources to design a roadster that's smaller than anything Jaguar's built since 1954, and echo the uncluttered looks of the E-Type without copying it outright. Built from an aluminum frame and body, the F-Type will be sold as a soft-top convertible only at first -- although it's clear there could be a coupe version following closely behind. Power comes from one of two engines: a supercharged, 3-liter V-6 that comes in 340 hp or 380 hp editions, and a supercharged 5-liter V-8 good for 495 hp, both of which are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The V-8 will push the F-Type to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds -- a few tenths of a second slower than a Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, its closest competitor. Video of a prototype at the test track: |
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09-27-2012, 4:34pm | #2 | ||||||
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That front grille does NOTHING for me, well besides just ruining the rest of the car. Put an Aston Martin grille on it.
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Jags are beautiful cars.
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Not bad for an Indian (dot not feather) car.
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If it were not for resale I would be in a Jag...loved the Jags my mom had when I was growing up.
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Jagwire has come a long way with their cars recently. Getting a little close to Aston in the design department though.
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Saw that. Not completely sold. I think the F-type coupes are better looking and all of the vents are interfering with Jag's usual beautiful lines.
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I agree about the vents. I suppose it's because most of the "elite" cars have them now: Maserati, Aston, even Land Rover, etc. My 2007 Jag XK has vents in the front fenders, and I think it'd be better off without them. It's just a fad...and in the past such cars have been immune to them.
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Looks like a Mazda
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It would be hard for them to top the looks of the old E and XKE types. Hell, I know they were mechanic specials like Jags have always been, but they were some sexy looking cars.
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I've never been a fan of Jags.
They always seemed to have a droopy, sad look to them like they were whimpering. |
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I love my Jag XFR. 510HP and it's all there when you need it.
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