Jaguar F-Type R Coupe - Driven

Jaguar has always epitomized the proper gentleman's car for me - especially its sports cars. The imagery of an Englishman with his driving cap donned, twisting down some wet country road after tea time flashes through my mind when I consider where a Jaguar should feel most at home. Sadly, Jaguar lost its way for a few years, producing less-than-stellar vehicles with even less-stellar reliability records.

However that tide is certainly turning, thanks to Jaguar's new parent company Tata Motors. Jaguar, along with is sister company Land Rover, has seen vast improvements. Leading that charge for Jag is this: the F-Type.

Introduced in 2013 as a convertible and 2014 as a coupe, the F-Type has swung perceptions of the brand and enlivened and grown (or should I say replenished) its fan base. Jaguar does make other fantastic cars, but none of them boast the outright appeal and allure as the F-Type.

And within the F-Type category, none appeal more than the 550-horsepower F-Type R. With the keys in hand for a week, I set out to discover exactly what the F-Type - and its revived brand - have to say for themselves.

Continue reading for the full review

Jaguar F-Type R Coupe - Driven originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 27 March 2015 17:00 EST.

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Jaguar's SVO Division Plans To Revive XK SS

The XK SS is a bit of an enigma in Jaguar history. Based on the Jaguar D-Type race car that won Le Mans in 1955 and 1956, it's not only one of the rarest Jaguars ever built, but also one of the most beautiful. A planned production run of 25 was cut short when a fire broke out in Jaguar's factory in Coventry, England, destroying nine. Most of the remaining 16 made their way to the U.S. Steve McQueen ended up with one and nicknamed it "The Green Rat." He and "The Rat" were such a terror on the streets of Los Angeles that the LAPD Sherriff put up a steak dinner bounty for the officer who brought him in.

Not every XK SS has such an interesting story, but according to Netherlands-based Autovisie, Jaguar might be looking to create a few new ones. John Edwards, the Chief Executive of Jaguar Department of Special Vehicle Operations, says his department's next project could be building the final nine XK SSs that were consumed in the factory fire. He and others within Jaguar SVO are looking at three or four ideas, but the XK SS is definitely a front-runner.

Last year Jaguar SVO announced it would be building six "new" Lightweight E-Types using original specifications and construction methods from 1963. All six have already been spoken for. Like the XK SS, Lightweight E-Type production was also cut short, but for different reasons. Edwards says good stories like this are a requirement for SVO cars. Delivering the final nine XK SSs almost 60 years late would definitely make for a compelling story.

Click past the jump to read more about the Jaguar XK SS.

Jaguar's SVO Division Plans To Revive XK SS originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 10 February 2015 08:00 EST.

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Jaguar XE Coupe

A recent report suggesting a coupe version of the Jaguar XE is in the works got us thinking; what would a coupe version of the XE look like and more importantly, what kind of engine will it have? The latter is a question that we don't have answers to, but the question of the XE Coupe's looks was solved by a quick email to our crack rendering team and voila, we have an image.

The rendering that our artist created of the future XE Coupe is based on the sedan model. True to form, our artist delivered with a detailed rendering that looks brazenly like a hard-charging coupe with the intentions of destroying the 4 Series and C-Class Coupe.

Remember, Jaguar has not officially confirmed plans of an XE Coupe, only throwing out that thinly veiled statement of "never say never." Take it for what it's worth, but if you're putting stock on it like we are, this rendering should at least point you in the right direction as far as what the XE Coupe could look like.

Click past the jump to read more about the 2017 Jaguar XE Coupe.

Jaguar XE Coupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 11 September 2014 09:00 EST.

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Jaguar and Bremont Watches Launch Lightweight E-Type Tachometer

Ferrari isn't the only automaker that can get involved in the exclusive luxury watch business. Jaguar wants to get in on the fun and it tapped British watchmaker Bremont to create an ultra-limited edition timepiece in honor of the iconic Lightweight E-Type.

The two British brands actually have a history of collaboration, beginning with the development of the Jaguar C-X75 Concept back in 2010, specifically the analog dashboard clock found in the interior of the 778-horsepower hybrid supercar. Now, the two companies are back at it again with a new partnership that ties into Jaguar's plan to finish the Lightweight E-Type project it started in February 1963.

The watch itself is a thing of beauty. It's got a 43 mm (1.69-inch) white gold case with an aluminum center ring. This ring, it turns out, was made using the same material used int he construction of the Lightweight E-Type. How's that for unique, right? Look inside at the black dial and you'll notice that it was inspired by a Lightweight E-Type tachometer. A subtle "red zone" quadrant is also a prominent feature while at the six o'clock position, a specific car chassis number of the Lightweight E-Type is displayed, just above where it reads 'Automatic' and 'Made in U.K.' Meanwhile, the watch strap is made from Connolly leather, which is the same type of cover Jaguar used on the Lightweight E-Type's upholstery.

Neither Jaguar nor Bremont has mentioned any pricing details for these six watches. What we do know is that they won't come cheap. Not cheap at all.

Click past the jump to read more about the Jaguar Lightweight E-Type tachometer.

Jaguar and Bremont Watches Launch Lightweight E-Type Tachometer originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 17 August 2014 06:00 EST.

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Video: Jay Leno Reviews Steve McQueen's 1956 Jaguar XKSS

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Although enthusiasts regard the E-Type as the most iconic and beautiful Jaguars ever built, I think there's at least one other Jag that can match its distinction. I'm talking about the XKSS, a limited-edition, two-seat roadster based on the D-Type race car.

My reasoning is pretty much simple here. The XKSS has the gorgeous looks of the 1950s Jaguars, the racing heritage of the Le Mans-winning D-Type, and a track-prepped structure coming straight from the company's motorsport division. Add the fact that Jag built only 16 of these sports cars, and you'll understand why the XKSS is a coveted and expensive collectible.

The XKSS also benefits from an association with famed American actor Steve McQueen, who owned a British Racing Green-pained example and drove it around Los Angeles for years. Now resting its wheels in the Peterson Automotive Museum, McQueen's Jag just took a trip to Jay Leno's garage, the place where the world's greatest vehicles are taken to be reviewed and showcased.

But unlike other cars that have passed through his garage, the XKSS seems to have mesmerized Leno, as the TV host can't stop praising the roadster enough throughout the 20-minute episode. Just hit the play button and you'll find out what we mean.

Video: Jay Leno Reviews Steve McQueen's 1956 Jaguar XKSS originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 28 May 2014 12:00 EST.

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Video: Jaguar F-Type Tested On Romania's Transfagarasan And Transalpina Roads

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Back in 2009, TopGear took a trip to Romania and tested the "Transfagarasan" road. In the end, the guys were so impressed by the road, that Jeremy called it: "the best road in the world!" I've personally traveled that road and generally agree, but that's only because TopGear never tested the other great road in Romania: Transalpina.

Transfagarasan climbs to 2,034 meters (1,263 miles) above sea level and is 90 km (60 miles) of hard hairpin turns, long S-curves and sharp descents top allow you to really test your driving skills. The only problem is that the speed limit is 40 km/h (about 25 mph), but I doubt that some folks resisted the urge to push their car to its limits. Not to mention that the scenery is simply amazing here.

But, no matter how wild the Trasfagarasan is, it is not as scary as Transalpina, or the "King's Road" as it is also called. It climbs to 2,145 meters (1,332 miles) and is a little bit longer than the other road at 148 km (91 miles). While it may not offer the same hairpin bends as the Trasfagarasan, driving it is a little bit scarier, given the road is built on the edge of the mountain and when you look down, all you see is large precipice with no end. Also, this road requires you to drive a more powerful car, because at higher altitudes, it climbs really fast and a small engine has no chance of making it.

Of course this is our opinion on the roads, now check out what the guys over Evo have to say about the two Romania roads. They have the advantage of driving a Jaguar F-Type Roadster, so next to some great scenery you will also enjoy an amazing car!

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Video: Jaguar F-Type Tested On Romania's Transfagarasan And Transalpina Roads originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 9 February 2014 18:00 EST.

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Jaguar F-Type R Coupe

Posted on 11.20.2013 11:00 by Simona

Jaguar prepared a nice little surprise for us for this year's Los Angeles Auto Show.

We all knew Jag was going to unveil the coupe version of the recently launched F-Type, but the company decided to also offer a more powerful R version for those customers interested in a little bit more than just the base sports coupe.

The new F-Type R Coupe is offered as almost the coupe equivalent to the F-Type V8 S Roadster, but with a more powerful engine, a more aggressive look, an updated suspension, high-performance brakes and a revised interior. All this for just $99,000, which will make it a tough competitor in its segment.

Jaguar will distinguish the new F-Type R Coupe from the rest of the lineup by adding more aggressive bodywork, lots of carbon fiber, plus "R" logos placed on the grille and on the back end.

The new F-Type R Coupe will be put on sale in March 2014.

Click past the jump to read more about the Jaguar F-Type R Coupe.

Jaguar F-Type R Coupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 20 November 2013 11:00 EST.

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Jaguar XFR-S

Posted on 03.11.2013 16:20 by Simona

Jaguar certainly knew what it was doing when it presented the XKR-S at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, as it has stolen the hearts of many car enthusiasts and also proven to everyone that Jag is still capable of developing amazing sports cars. As everyone expected, this was just the beginning of a new series of high-performance sports car. This was confirmed at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, as that R-S lineup has been expanded with the incredible XFR-S.

After we have seen it in many times testing on and outside of Nurburgring, Jaguar has decided to use to finally unveil the new high-performance sports sedan. Unfortunately, supply to U.S. customers will be rather limited and the price will be astronomical.

The problem is that everyone knew what the new XFR-S will bring, especially after the firm's global brand director Adrian Hallmark said in an interview: "'I can confirm there is a project to transfer the upgrades from the XKR-S to the XFR." The question remains: how this upgrades transformed the XFR-S' performance figures?

Updated 03/11/2013: We have added a series of images from the XFR-S’s official debut in Geneva. Check the picture gallery to see how the car looks on the show floor.

Hit the jump to read more about the 2013 Jaguar XFR-S.

Jaguar XFR-S originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 11 March 2013 16:20 EST.

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Jaguar Announces All-wheel Drive for XF and XJ Models

Jaguar currently publicizes to be releasing all-wheel disk drive with the The year 2013 design twelve months XF together with XJ spans. This AWD styles will undoubtedly be centric by Jaguar’s latest About three.3 re V6 Revved-up petroleum serps for 340hp and then 450Nm type travelled into a eight-speed automated indicate and featuring Stop/Start technologies.Jaguar AWD performs always watching grip values together with drivers inputs so that you can the two pre-empt not to mention answer wheel-slip, enabling maximal halage in all of the situations. Feed-forward twisting submitting lets the computer to help you attempt to expect to have tire slipping and get away from it again happening. Torque split-up are usually about 52:50 front/rear.As fast as possible throughout ordinary proper grip problems the particular AWD method gives push predominantly to the base added wheels. As outlined by Jaguar, the particular suspension along with directing models have been reengineered so that the actual AWD XF and then XJ to correspond to his or her's rear-wheel drive counterparts’ highly praised getting behind the wheel mechanics.This AWD versions could be accessible in particular markets including East America, Russia, China plus Continental Europe.

Jaguar XKX concept

Jaguar XKX concept is mostly a new age bracket electric roadster just by design dojo Skyrill and Marin Myftiu, inspired by the legendary Jaguar E-Type (1961-75). “The XKX Jaguar is a brand new generation energy roadster, aimed at shoving both results and power efficiency to a new place. This concept tries to revive typically the glorious design lines of the brand, combining new solutions, an incomparable, new the rules of aerodynamics, tailored in the electrical aspects of the power technique as well as cutting-edge electricity feedback.” All of the aerodynamics from the concept car / truck was designed inside a new revolutionary way, one side deflector intakes belonging to the front were made bigger, so a way larger degree of air doesn't stuck with the engine, as an alternative, it moves behind the front wheels.One of many reasons characteristic include of the Jaguar XKX is the totally vanishing side magnifying mirrors. At around 1cm thickness, the actual mirrors flawlessly fit that shallow hatch out made in the piece if your car is without a doubt stopped and so they unfold just as before in running position anytime it’s turned on.Also the body of one's XKX is covered from a layer with microscopic ripples involved with piezoelectric cells, which inturn, stimulated via the pressure with the air coursing over them.