Martin Brundle, Christian Danner and Justin Bell take F-TYPE prototypes to the max on road and track.
Jaguar’s new F-TYPE has undergone its first dynamic challenge outside of Jaguar’s internal development program, following an invitation to three world-renowned drivers – Martin Brundle, Christian Danner and Justin Bell – to put both 380-horsepower V6 and 495-horsepower V8 prototypes to the test. In cold and challenging conditions at the UK’s Snetterton 300 circuit and on the surrounding Norfolk roads, the trio of international (UK, US & Germany) racing drivers and TV presenters experienced the F-TYPE’s outstanding performance.
“It’s been a fascinating day,” said Mike Cross, Jaguar’s Chief Engineer Vehicle Integrity, above with testers. “The entire F-TYPE development program has, from a vehicle development perspective, been focused on delivering a connected sports car driving experience. To witness three respected drivers take to the track and to hear their positive comments validate that our work has been successful.”
The camouflaged F-TYPE S and F-TYPE V8 S prototypes tested were fully representative of production specifications from a dynamic and powertrain perspective. The supercharged 380-horsepower F-TYPE S sprints from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 171 mph. Also supercharged, the F-TYPE V8 S goes from 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds and is electronically limited at186 mph. Both feature all-aluminum construction, Adaptive Dynamics suspension and an Active Exhaust system.
Check out this video, shot at the test session http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V74oAzBHcFw
For more information about the F-TYPE, please visit http://www.jaguarusa.com/models/f-type/overview/
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