2014 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe Review

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The charismatic and flamboyant Jaguar F-Type R Coupe debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year. At least over the past six months, the British brand has not produced such handsome men. On June 6, 2014, the new coupe was not only unveiled at the Crystal Motors showroom, but all participants had the opportunity to actually test the R version.

Exterior Jaguar F-Type R Coupe

The car has an unusually beautiful appearance. Despite its aggressiveness, the front end seems to be smiling at the outside world, and elongated headlights and a sporty "figure" create an excellent stylish ensemble. Just the sight of a car is breathtaking, the impressive dimensions, under which the 550 horsepower engine is hidden, promise not a ride, but a real flight. The car is equipped with 20-inch alloy wheels Gyrodyne silver color.

Interior of Jaguar F-Type Coupe R 2014


Photo of the car interior

The interior of the Jaguar F-Type R Coupe can be made in one of seven color schemes. The chic interior, in which a large number of different lights (you can choose a color according to your mood or your own style - white, blue, phosphorescent blue, red or coral), greets the driver and passengers with comfortable Performance seats, which are covered with excellent Suedecloth suede and premium leather. The Sport seats proudly feature the R logo. The leather steering wheel has a flattened lower rim, and the Ignis paddles delight the eye in life-affirming orange. The console in Dark Technical Weave Aluminum also features an 'R' embossing.

The Jaguar F-Type R Coupe's automatic dual-zone climate control ensures a comfortable atmosphere in which both driver and passengers feel great in the cabin. The system is equipped with an air filter, a sensor that monitors the humidity level, and an automatic protection that prevents the glass from fogging.

The large head-up display houses a multitude of features that, despite their abundance, are placed very discreetly and stylishly. The blind spot tracking system has a function that "sees" an approaching vehicle, and a special sensor will warn the driver about this. A possible dangerous situation will be signaled by a yellow light reflected in the side mirror. The car is equipped with the Dynamics system with the ability to change settings, the Torque Vectoring program, which is responsible for dynamic stabilization, and an electronically controlled active differential.

Jaguar F-Type R Coupe Specifications

The heart of the car is a powerful engine with 8 cylinders and the required amount of fuel - 5 liters. The Jaguar F Type 2014 engine is equipped with a supercharger, and its power is 550 horsepower. The Jaguar F-Type R Coupe owes its incredible performance to a torque of 680 Nm. The coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km per hour in 4.2 seconds. The machine has the best power-to-weight ratio and torque-to-weight ratio. Since the torque is distributed only to the rear wheels, then you can expect real miracles from the car, because it weighs only 1650 kg, which allows, having such a "comet" under the hood, accelerate in just 4 seconds or more. Since the speed is electronically limited, it is possible to accelerate the car to a maximum speed of 300 km per hour. The Jaguar F-Type R Coupe makes the most of its exceptionally rigid body.

Due to the large displacement of the engine, harmful emissions (CO2) into the atmosphere are 259 g / km.

  • Trunk volume - 407 liters.
  • Length - 4470 mm.
  • Width - 1923 mm.
  • Height - 1321 mm.
  • The average fuel consumption of the Jaguar F-Type R Coupe per 100 km is more than 11.1 (stated in the passport data), but in reality more than 12 liters.
  • Engine power - 550 HP at 6500 rpm.
  • Engine start - start / stop button.
  • The capacity of the fuel tank is 72 liters.
  • The ground clearance is 108 mm.
  • Rear-wheel drive.
  • Car weight (curb weight) - 1650 kg.

Options and prices for the Jaguar F Type 2014

The complete set of the new Jaguar F-Type R Coupe 2014-2015 includes a braking system (front discs are 354 mm in diameter, in the rear this figure is 325 mm) with red Jaguar Super Performance calipers, equipped with two pairs of exhaust pipes, a sports-type suspension with adaptive dynamics, 20-inch alloy wheels, Dynamics system, in which you can change the settings, the console trim in Dark Technical Weave Aluminum, which depicts the R logo, as well as lighting with a choice of the desired color palette.

It should also be said about the presence of adaptive head lighting, which uses bi-xenon headlights, daytime running lights are equipped with LED lamps. When the vehicle is in motion, the door handles are automatically retracted, which allows air to slide unhindered along the sides.

When the speed of the vehicle exceeds 100 km / h, the rear spoiler is automatically raised to create a downforce of up to 120 kg. When the speed drops to 65 km per hour, the spoiler automatically folds in the same way.

All F-TYPE Coupe models have an option - a panoramic roof that fills the cabin with light and air. The roof can be closed manually with a special shutter, if necessary.

Returning to the braking system, it should be noted that it is the most powerful of all braking devices that have ever been equipped with a Jaguar - carbon-ceramic brakes, created on the basis of technologies used in auto racing, are optional.

Everything about the new 2014 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe suggests that the car is expensive and requires respect. This is true, it is hardly possible to treat the car differently. whose price starts from 5 million 756 thousand rubles.

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