Jaguar debuts a "Firesand" orange F-Type in North America
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The Jaguar F-TYPE debuts in North America
The F-TYPE line has three engine options, including a 5.0-liter supercharged V8
The show car's interior features a Black pack
Jaguar was inspired by aeronautics in designing the driver controls
The F-TYPE's front fascia is defined by its "shark gill" openings
The mesh grille is interrupted by a bisecting bar
The F-TYPE is front-engined and rear-wheel drive
Jaguar describes the design as featuring two "heart lines"
In order to optimize weight distribution, Jaguar put the battery and wiper fluid tank in the trunk
The F-TYPE uses a deployable spoiler
Three versions will be offered: F-TYPE, F-TYPE S and F-TYPE V8 S
The central grab handle separates passenger from driver
The F-TYPE S features a 380-hp 3.0-liter supercharged V6
Inside the F-TYPE
The door handles pop out only when you need to open the doors
The deployable door handles were designed to deliver a flush appearance
Studio shot of the Firesand show model
Studio shot of the Firesand show model
Studio shot of the Firesand show model
Studio shot of the Firesand show model
Studio shot of the Firesand show model
Studio shot of the Firesand show model
Studio shot of the Firesand show model
Studio shot of the Firesand show model
Studio shot of the Firesand show model
Studio shot of the Firesand show model
Article Summary
We learned all there is to know about the all-new Jaguar F-TYPE convertible at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. To add a little excitement to the North American debut of the car at last week's L.A. Auto Show, however, Jaguar showed its newest drop-top in a set of bright orange duds.
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