The Jaguar F-Type will now come with the option of all-wheel drive (AWD) throughout the entire range when it debuts at the upcoming 2014 Los Angeles motor show in November – confirming rumours when prototypes were spotted a while back.
Jaguar has collaborated with The Bloodhound Project on a technical partnership – aiming to raise the world land speed record above 1,000 miles per hour (1,609 km/h) – with the AWD F-Type being deployed as a test mule to carry out high-speed exercises with radio equipment which will be used during the record run.
When fitted with AWD, Jaguar claims the new F-Type R Coupe is capable of sprinting from 0-100 km/h in a smidgen under four seconds and continues to power on to an electronically limited top speed of 300 km/h. Further enhancements are to be expected but Jaguar is keeping quiet for now on specific details.
A quick reminder on what powers the F-Type – which comes with a V6 and V8 option. A supercharged 3.0 litre V6 in the F-Type Coupe and F-Type S Coupe version pumps out 340 hp/450 Nm of torque and 380 hp/460 Nm, respectively. The Jaguar F-Type R Coupe hides a supercharged 5.0 litre V8 under its bonnet with 550 hp and 680 Nm of torque.
Power figures vary for the top-spec convertible F-Type against the R Coupe, though – with 500 hp and 625 Nm of torque. The sole transmission choice is an eight-speed ZF automatic for every single variant which was formerly tasked to transfer all the power to just the rear wheels.
The next big technical leap for the Jaguar F-Type could be the inclusion of a manual transmission after the company has stated that the F-Type range is set to grow from six to 14 different variants for the year 2015.
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It will appear at the Los Angeles motor show on 19 November. the top-spec R model’s 0-60mph now takes 3.9 seconds; the switch from RWD has chopped 0.2 seconds off its sprint time.but is it expected a manual option will be made available.Jag is mimicking the 911’s model lineup.Also McLaren will compete Porsche 911 with P13 Sport Series.
An already awesome car just got even more awesome. The sound coming from its exhaust is orgasmic! Now with AWD, fear not just rempit during storms.