The Jaguar F-Type revealed
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It's not the E-Type, but it's a force in its own right
The F-Type is Jaguar's first two-seat sports car in more than 50 years
In describing the style, Jaguar emphasizes the "heart lines," which intersect near the rear of the door
One of the more distinctive features of the F-Type is its "shark gills"
V-8 and V-6 versions get different exhaust and valence configurations
Jaguar will offer three models: the F-Type, F-Type S and F-Type V8 S
The door handles remain flush with the door until unlocked, which Jaguar considers a sort of mechanical handshake
A set of vents on the center console remain hidden until necessary for rapid temperature regulation
Jaguar will offer three models: the F-Type, F-Type S and F-Type V8 S
Jaguar separates driving equipment from passenger with a strategically placed grab handle
The Jaguar F-Type is influenced by the C-X16 concept
The V-8 F-Type has close to 500-hp
A new generation of Jaguar sports car is born
Jaguar unveiled the F-Type at an exclusive event on the night before the Paris Motor Show
The different trim levels of F-Type get different engines, exterior trim and equipment
Jaguar unveiled the F-Type at an exclusive event on the night before the Paris Motor Show
V-6 and V-8 engines and an eight-speed QuickShift gearbox
S variants get an active exhaust system
The F-Type V8 S has four exhaust tips
The F-Type has wrapping LED tail lamps
The interior includes some aeronautical influence
The V-6 models get center-mounted dual-tip exhaust
Jaguar gives the driver more feedback by pulling controls for functions like ventilation control out of the touchscreen
The F-Type uses a folding fabric roof
Prospective F-Type drivers will have three choices
The F-Type's roof folds in 12 seconds at speeds up to 30 mph (48 km/h)
The Jaguar will hit the US market in summer 2013
The F-Type uses a folding fabric roof
The SportShift selector uses joystick-like construction
Jaguar gives the driver more feedback by pulling things like ventilation control out of the touchscreen
The cockpit is designed for serious, enjoyable driving
Article Summary
We had to be content with just a single picture last week, but Jaguar has hit us with the entire F-Type narrative in time for the Paris Motor Show. We now have views from every angle and a little bit of extra context to compare the new roadster with the venerable classic it succeeds.
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