Beautiful car. I don’t care if it is not the fastest it is fast enough. Definitely a great car that goes under radar and worth it. Brian great driving as always.
I personally like to think the F-Type as a charismatic British muscle car that wears a suit. While I'm still warming up to that front end, it looks quite good overall - it really does give off a GT vibe. I know every time I see one on the road (pre-facelift models still) I give a good look.
No it's not actually, what you're hearing is the exhaust note. The same exhaust is on the V6 and they sound virtually the same. Replace the exhaust and the car will instantly sound like many other on the market where they have been insulated into silence and there is no induction noise whatsoever.
@@FFE-js2zp wrong after the 3,5k rev it is exactly the same as the old crazy svrs if you straight pipe this it definitely will come alive from the get go just like the lovely pre opf versions
@@chrisdrewett of course. The car is amazing, it’s winter in MJ so i haven’t been putting a lot of miles on it. But man does it get a lot of attention. You’ll find yourself looking for tunnels and long over passes because the sound is insane. Not problems or issues yet.
@@chrisdrewett one thing i can tell you is the navigation is complex and the meridian sound system takes some getting used to but to be honest i listen to the engine more than the radio lol. Any questions please feel feee to ask
@@BluestofFalcons Thanks for your reply. That’s really nice to know. I put a deposit down six months ago and finally get to collect it in about 4 weeks after it’s been PPF’d and had the callipers painted the same colour as the car. Earliest days of Spring here in the UK so good timing. Nav I will probably use Wave or Google and I’ve already decided to get the a specialist to upgrade the speakers and sound proof the doors to eliminate vibration but I get what you mean about listening to the engine noise.
Rear Wheel drive model I assume? Do you think All Wheel Drive would hinder or assist with character..? Is that model available in North America..? In Europe it out sells the rear wheel drive. .. As Usual Great Job 👏
In my opinion GT ( Grand Tour) coupes and sedans are the best cars available. One doesn’t always have to get the fastest sports car the manufacturer offers, go for the model that doesn’t look out of place off the track. Just my thoughts
Lovely GT. I just wish Jaguar would get rid of those 'old man' silver bits of exterior trim and make them black for - as you put it regarding black paint - a more 'sinister' look. BTW, when are you going to be on TST podcast next?
I don’t recall if there is a black trim package. Could be. Speaking of what could be, I’m often down there and Matt and Zack always seem happy to have me drop by. If I do the show soon, what should we talk about?
@@BrianMakse Maybe "Drive to Survive"? I didn't care at all about F1 and now I'm totally addicted to that show; great storytelling and amazing footage.
I’m a Brit and have never really warmed to the F-Type and always erred in favoured the German route.. ahem….Porsche. But given the choice now, 992 or this, then the balance for me is turning. I must be having a life crisis of sorts???
Your numbers are off. 31 mpg for the V8 in 8th, which is geared for 340 mph. Did you even try? Top speed is 200. 0-60 is 3.08 stock, on Dragy. 700HP VERY casually tuned F-Types are laying down 2.7s. FYI its one of the few cars faster than claimed. The C8 for example has never broken 4 seconds on Dragy, which is all that counts.
The Jag F is the ONLY purebred sportscar on the market today. Well Pagani, but thats not really relevant to a few of us. Yes, yours is a GT. FYI the SCCA defines a sportscar as a ground-up soft or no top design, is a 2 seater, and has full racing power. A GT happens when you put a hard top on a sports car, making the F the only GT on the market too. So the key to a sports car is the convertible is first and is the same weight or lighter than its GT version. The F was actually designed as a soft top, but also has a no top in the now $300K P7 version, so yes hardcore drivers still desire no-tops). Show me another convertible that's the same weight as its GT. Something like a lead anvil Porsche 911 convertible is a proper family sedan. How do you, it has child seats, obviously, that's the definition of a sedan. And the Type 64 was design with an enclosed cabin, so todays convertible conversions need tons (almost) of added structure.
The sound always ruined this car for me... it's NOT the engine, which has been insulated into silence, the sound is entirely in the exhaust and couldn't sound more fake. More and more, modern cars have lost their engine note in favour of an exagerrated exhaust note and people have forgotten what engines actually sound liike. The V6 version of this car had the same exhaust and was just as obnoxiously annoying. A real shame, because it's a lovely little tourer, very pretty and distinctive.
@@BrianMakse This is true, I admit that and agree. I think the F-Type stands out though because the noise it makes is so obviously loud and distinctive. I understand that emission regulations mean that engines are muted and silenced, but there are still some manufacturers who put out some great sounding cars. Cheers xD
I know it's a tired comment. But this car needs a manual, even if it is a paid option. The entire MO of this car revolves around a classic experience of canyon carving in an iconic British sports car. The auto makes no sense. And shouldn't it really feature a mechanical LSD or are we at the point in electronics where it's just that good? Edit: and also say no to gloss black. Stop it!
The character of the car and the engine don't suit a manual. E-diffs are infinitely better than mechanical limited slip diffs. They're fully variable, vary under acceleration, g-load, etc, and then are fully open under braking. Brilliant stuff.
@@BrianMakse Well then Jaguar needs to make the character and engine suited for a manual. It's getting pretty tiring that every single new car today has its computer software doing all the driving for you. Might as well be in a Prius then.
I would add the following now that I’ve had my 2024 R for several months now: Initially I was a bit down about it not having a manual. The ZF in this thing is so involving in sport shift mode, and so good, that I could care less about a manual now. It’s that good. The ZF tuning is a direct trickle down from their expensive Project 7 variant. Some believe this car has the best ZF implementation out there. I believe it.
Great review and gotta love that v8 sound!
The pop bangs from exhaust pipe is satisfying
Glad you enjoyed that!
Beautiful car. I don’t care if it is not the fastest it is fast enough. Definitely a great car that goes under radar and worth it. Brian great driving as always.
It sure is a stunner. It’s fast, loud when you want it to be, and very elegant. I had fat too much fun with it.
Another great video, thank you!
That exhaust is incredible!
superb as normal
Nice review! You cover things I care about as a driver! Keep it up!
That why we’re here! Cheers!
I personally like to think the F-Type as a charismatic British muscle car that wears a suit. While I'm still warming up to that front end, it looks quite good overall - it really does give off a GT vibe. I know every time I see one on the road (pre-facelift models still) I give a good look.
Damn that’s a good expression 💯
The front of te F type is very wild
great vid
Brian, some how see if you can get hold of a BAC Mono
I've been working on that for years! Hopefully soon!
@@BrianMakse looking forward to seeing that 😀
Hi great video! Which car is more beautiful: Lexus LC or F type? And which car do you prefer? Thank you
Both!
the 5.0L! i love this engine, sad to see it going
Good video
Beautiful grand tourer and great review. But Brian, I think you're saying it wrong. JagUAr. 😄
I swear I pronounced it correctly at least once!
Dear BMW, Audi!
This how a proper V8 sounds like... go and take notes!
LOL - Its almost silent compared to a the 2014-15 F-Type V8s.
No it's not actually, what you're hearing is the exhaust note. The same exhaust is on the V6 and they sound virtually the same. Replace the exhaust and the car will instantly sound like many other on the market where they have been insulated into silence and there is no induction noise whatsoever.
Agreed
@@Nemoticon 💯
@@FFE-js2zp wrong after the 3,5k rev it is exactly the same as the old crazy svrs if you straight pipe this it definitely will come alive from the get go just like the lovely pre opf versions
Just picked up mine in svo yellow. I’m inlove
Hello, would you mind telling me how you feel seven months in?
@@chrisdrewett of course. The car is amazing, it’s winter in MJ so i haven’t been putting a lot of miles on it. But man does it get a lot of attention. You’ll find yourself looking for tunnels and long over passes because the sound is insane. Not problems or issues yet.
@@chrisdrewett one thing i can tell you is the navigation is complex and the meridian sound system takes some getting used to but to be honest i listen to the engine more than the radio lol. Any questions please feel feee to ask
Nj
@@BluestofFalcons Thanks for your reply. That’s really nice to know. I put a deposit down six months ago and finally get to collect it in about 4 weeks after it’s been PPF’d and had the callipers painted the same colour as the car. Earliest days of Spring here in the UK so good timing. Nav I will probably use Wave or Google and I’ve already decided to get the a specialist to upgrade the speakers and sound proof the doors to eliminate vibration but I get what you mean about listening to the engine noise.
Blood curdling noise 👍
It’s fabulous. This or a base 911? This. All day.
Rear Wheel drive model I assume? Do you think All Wheel Drive would hinder or assist with character..? Is that model available in North America..? In Europe it out sells the rear wheel drive. .. As Usual Great Job 👏
From Europe, I'm looking for one, less than a year to choose what I will have in my garage.
Not a bad choice. What else are you thinking about?
I think some grand tourers fall under the "sports car" umbrella; this Jaguar most certainly does.
It's almost there, but still has that GT vibe.
@@BrianMakse would mods push it into sports car territory? 6 piston calipers, rsb, fstb, alignment, etc?
In my opinion GT ( Grand Tour) coupes and sedans are the best cars available. One doesn’t always have to get the fastest sports car the manufacturer offers, go for the model that doesn’t look out of place off the track. Just my thoughts
I love GTs as well. They make so much sense. Race cars for the road are always compromised.
Lovely GT. I just wish Jaguar would get rid of those 'old man' silver bits of exterior trim and make them black for - as you put it regarding black paint - a more 'sinister' look. BTW, when are you going to be on TST podcast next?
I don’t recall if there is a black trim package. Could be. Speaking of what could be, I’m often down there and Matt and Zack always seem happy to have me drop by. If I do the show soon, what should we talk about?
@@BrianMakse Maybe "Drive to Survive"? I didn't care at all about F1 and now I'm totally addicted to that show; great storytelling and amazing footage.
That’s good subject matter! I definitely have an opinion on that!
Im a 35yr old single man worh no kids, should i get this, or a 2017 c7 grand sport 7 spd manual? 😢
The answer is obvious.
This F type is as wild as the cat is was name after.
I’m a Brit and have never really warmed to the F-Type and always erred in favoured the German route.. ahem….Porsche. But given the choice now, 992 or this, then the balance for me is turning. I must be having a life crisis of sorts???
A British life crisis is much different than a colonial one!
Your numbers are off.
31 mpg for the V8 in 8th, which is geared for 340 mph. Did you even try?
Top speed is 200.
0-60 is 3.08 stock, on Dragy.
700HP VERY casually tuned F-Types are laying down 2.7s. FYI its one of the few cars faster than claimed. The C8 for example has never broken 4 seconds on Dragy, which is all that counts.
There is no AM radio because there are no more AM stations worth listening to.
Is AM where one finds Cardi B?
The Jag F is the ONLY purebred sportscar on the market today. Well Pagani, but thats not really relevant to a few of us. Yes, yours is a GT.
FYI the SCCA defines a sportscar as a ground-up soft or no top design, is a 2 seater, and has full racing power. A GT happens when you put a hard top on a sports car, making the F the only GT on the market too.
So the key to a sports car is the convertible is first and is the same weight or lighter than its GT version.
The F was actually designed as a soft top, but also has a no top in the now $300K P7 version, so yes hardcore drivers still desire no-tops). Show me another convertible that's the same weight as its GT.
Something like a lead anvil Porsche 911 convertible is a proper family sedan. How do you, it has child seats, obviously, that's the definition of a sedan. And the Type 64 was design with an enclosed cabin, so todays convertible conversions need tons (almost) of added structure.
They are a bit of a bargain on the used market.
That doesn't surprise me.
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The sound always ruined this car for me... it's NOT the engine, which has been insulated into silence, the sound is entirely in the exhaust and couldn't sound more fake. More and more, modern cars have lost their engine note in favour of an exagerrated exhaust note and people have forgotten what engines actually sound liike. The V6 version of this car had the same exhaust and was just as obnoxiously annoying. A real shame, because it's a lovely little tourer, very pretty and distinctive.
That's par for the course across most new GTs and sports cars now.
@@BrianMakse This is true, I admit that and agree. I think the F-Type stands out though because the noise it makes is so obviously loud and distinctive. I understand that emission regulations mean that engines are muted and silenced, but there are still some manufacturers who put out some great sounding cars. Cheers xD
As a 2014 V8 owner, I cannot believe how quiet this car is. Disgraceful.
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I know it's a tired comment. But this car needs a manual, even if it is a paid option. The entire MO of this car revolves around a classic experience of canyon carving in an iconic British sports car. The auto makes no sense. And shouldn't it really feature a mechanical LSD or are we at the point in electronics where it's just that good? Edit: and also say no to gloss black. Stop it!
The character of the car and the engine don't suit a manual. E-diffs are infinitely better than mechanical limited slip diffs. They're fully variable, vary under acceleration, g-load, etc, and then are fully open under braking. Brilliant stuff.
@@BrianMakse Well then Jaguar needs to make the character and engine suited for a manual. It's getting pretty tiring that every single new car today has its computer software doing all the driving for you. Might as well be in a Prius then.
7 (yes, 7 total) people selected the last manual offering of the F type. People say they want them, and then they don’t buy them.
@@final_mile_music9713and that’s why they don’t make sense…they need to make business sense…People talk but don’t buy…
I would add the following now that I’ve had my 2024 R for several months now: Initially I was a bit down about it not having a manual. The ZF in this thing is so involving in sport shift mode, and so good, that I could care less about a manual now. It’s that good. The ZF tuning is a direct trickle down from their expensive Project 7 variant. Some believe this car has the best ZF implementation out there. I believe it.