Jaguar F Type
10-01-2012, 09:56 AM
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Looks fantastic and has the power to keep up the excitement.
It's modern, powerful, and looks great (in modern terms). As you stated, it probably won't be better than a Boxter in terms of driving dynamics.
But if they aren't set out to beat the competition, then they need to be different. And they are different with loads more power, and automatic transmission to sell to a different crowd. But to really be unique, they're missing that extra ounce of classiness that they used to have.
For the Jaguar brand, a roadster is a perfect way to bring back that classic motoring enthusiasm. But they could have made an even larger statement if they were able to innovate the final product a little further to be uniquely JAGUAR.
It's modern, powerful, and looks great (in modern terms). As you stated, it probably won't be better than a Boxter in terms of driving dynamics.
But if they aren't set out to beat the competition, then they need to be different. And they are different with loads more power, and automatic transmission to sell to a different crowd. But to really be unique, they're missing that extra ounce of classiness that they used to have.
For the Jaguar brand, a roadster is a perfect way to bring back that classic motoring enthusiasm. But they could have made an even larger statement if they were able to innovate the final product a little further to be uniquely JAGUAR.
10-01-2012, 10:09 AM
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Looks fantastic and has the power to keep up the excitement.
It's modern, powerful, and looks great (in modern terms). As you stated, it probably won't be better than a Boxter in terms of driving dynamics.
But if they aren't set out to beat the competition, then they need to be different. And they are different with loads more power, and automatic transmission to sell to a different crowd. But to really be unique, they're missing that extra ounce of classiness that they used to have.
For the Jaguar brand, a roadster is a perfect way to bring back that classic motoring enthusiasm. But they could have made an even larger statement if they were able to innovate the final product a little further to be uniquely JAGUAR.
It's modern, powerful, and looks great (in modern terms). As you stated, it probably won't be better than a Boxter in terms of driving dynamics.
But if they aren't set out to beat the competition, then they need to be different. And they are different with loads more power, and automatic transmission to sell to a different crowd. But to really be unique, they're missing that extra ounce of classiness that they used to have.
For the Jaguar brand, a roadster is a perfect way to bring back that classic motoring enthusiasm. But they could have made an even larger statement if they were able to innovate the final product a little further to be uniquely JAGUAR.
10-01-2012, 10:44 AM
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10-01-2012, 10:46 AM
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10-01-2012, 11:29 AM
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Uninformed? Ironic!
The Bugatti isn't a sports car, no matter how fast it is. It's a massively powered GT that weighs more than two tons (4162 lbs!!). In no way does it compare to this car or anything else in its class. Arguably, it's in a class of its own.
10-01-2012, 11:31 AM
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I am quite active on the Jagauar boards and the F Type is going to change the whole sports car market over the next decade.
The Boxster is a toy compared to this. The Jaguar has a better and more sophisticated construction and better build quality throughout. Safer too.
10-01-2012, 11:33 AM
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Really? I could have sworn I saw that listed on the company website a year or so ago.
10-01-2012, 11:34 AM
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All of those cars have paddle-actuated transmissions with a clutch or clutches, not a traditional torque converter automatic like the Jag. While they aren't a traditional three-pedal manual, they are indeed manual transmissions in that they use clutches, not torque converters, and offer full shifting control to the driver.
Do you call all the cars with F1 style transmissions manuals? I don't think so....
10-01-2012, 11:41 AM
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I find a lot of people are quick to comment on Jaguar but haven't driven an '07+ XKR or XKR-S.
10-01-2012, 11:54 AM
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Looked up some weight numbers for a few cars:
2013 Boxster S Auto - 2888 lbs
2013 911 Cabrio - 3274 lbs
2013 Jag F-type - 3500 lbs.
Yes, the Jaguar is the heaviest out of the three. Dimension and market-wise, it's going after 911, not Boxster. $65K is to start and should top out around 85-90K.
2013 Boxster S Auto - 2888 lbs
2013 911 Cabrio - 3274 lbs
2013 Jag F-type - 3500 lbs.
Yes, the Jaguar is the heaviest out of the three. Dimension and market-wise, it's going after 911, not Boxster. $65K is to start and should top out around 85-90K.