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One year after the F-Type launch, we drive the closed F-Type Coupe.
It begs the question: which one is prettier? I prefer the open car.
Many disagree. Rightly so, it's just magnificent. Let's just enjoy it.
Right. What. A. Rear! The spoiler's a bit smaller on this coupe, too.
Also, this is the F-Type R, limited - yet - to the coupe.
Its supercharged V8 has 550 ps. The chassis is more dynamic, too.
'Wow' sums this car up nicely. It's overwhelming. Brutal all over.
Brutal in the design and the way it drives. Amazing!
The V8 noise seems to be even more present, even in regular mode.
The cameraman complains about losing his hearing. And he's used to it.
It's almost embarrassing. Not everyone outside will like it.
Noise aside, the engine's great. So much power, and instantly too.
And it keeps on going. Instant power whenever you want.
There's the well-known 8-speed ZF 'box. It's great, though a bit slow.
It always responds well though, even in Normal mode.
It works instantly with these nice metal flappy pedals, too.
While some DCT's don't always respond as you would like. I prefer this.
The steering's fine. Old-fashioned hydraulic set-up, so you feel everything.
It's great to play with this car as it's very communicative.
The ride is the relative weakpoint of this car. It's not bad though.
It responds well but there's too much movement. The seat is a bit too high.
When you push it there's a bit too much roll. It's no die-hard sports car.
It's more of a very dynamic, brutal GT.
It's just not as precise and razor-sharp as a 911, for instance.
At the convertible launch, Jaguar stated it's not a Boxster or 911 rival.
Now, they admit this car appeals to the same audience.
But, the V6 S offers 911 performance for Boxster money.
While the F-Type R offers Turbo S performance for 911 money.
They didn't try to copy the 911, but made it their very own car.
The Jaguar is more brutal, kind of like an AMG Mercedes.
Design overkill and brutal power, coupled to good steering.
You'd get a different audience than 911 buyers with that.
So this is a great different choice. This offers so much fun.
You don't have to drive it hard to feel it's great.
It's fun at any speed. Cracking job.
+ Great design; Noise, power and spectacle
- Much pricier than the V6 S; Not refined on the limit