Jaguar F-Type Debuts In Paris

After months of teasers and anticipation, Jaguar has lifted the veil on the all new 2014 Jaguar F-Type. The roadster, which takes inspiration from the classic E-Type, will be available as a convertible, with a coup version slated to follow in the coming months. The all-allmunium F-Type will come in three trims: the F-Type, F-Type S and F-Type S V8. The difference comes down to the engine. The base model comes with a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. 

The F-Type S upgrades the same engine with 380 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque and the F-Type V8 packs a supercharged V8 with 495 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. The V8 model gets from 0-60mph in a speedy 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 185 mph. The standard F-Type does the 0-60 sprint in a respectable 5.1 seconds and has a top speed of 161mph. 

An active exhaust system enhances the exhaust note and for a first time in a Jag, launch control optimizes acceleration runs. The F-Type S comes with a limited slip diff, while the V8 Jag will come with an active electronic differential. 

The stunning Jag cockpit will cater from 10-12 speakers and LCD instruments. The F-Type will go on sale in the US next summer with prices starting at $69,000 US for the base model. The top of the line version will likely be around the $100k mark.