Jaguar F-Type R Coupe: Fun Machine
What’s that?
It has been presented as the heir of the legendary Jaguar E-Type and never as in this case expectations were rewarded. An elegant and sporty two-seater at the same time with a murderous sound, a comfortable cabin and a V8 that is never tired of revving hard. It might apparently seem a simple alternative to the many GT on the market, but that constant desire to put you to the test and a series of details make the real difference.
How does it drive?
The F-Type is damn fast, but the R (and in particular the rear wheel drive version) is something crazy. Its 5.0cc V8 delivers 550 horsepower and 681Nm of torque over a short and well balanced car body which keeps its weight at 1650 kg. One of the highlights of this F-Type R is its ability to switch personality from one moment to the other, like that “vein closed” acceleration and overtaking to the possibility of using it as the best grand tourer for grinding kilometers. 4.2 seconds for the 0-100 and a top speed of nearly 300 per hour.
Most Wanted or not?
With its latest models, Jaguar has sanctioned its welcomed comeback and the F-Type R identifies the authentic consecration. One of the most incredible sound you can hear comes out from the four tailpipes of this coupe, also and above all using the “Dynamic” mode. It seems to be in the middle of a shootout, even for the excitement that you will live trying in every way to keep the steering wheel straight and the bonnet towards the next corner. Sir Lyons would be proud of this.