The long wait is over; the thrillingly powerful Jaguar sports car has arrived to Al-Zayani showroom. Unveiled with the presence of guests and media friends, the all new F-Type gained a lot of interest. The two-seater convertible comes from a history of over 75 years of the most gorgeous and desirable cars ever built; adding to it the power of the new technologies to give the market a completely different ‘feel’ to what sports cars are all about.
Derek Davies, Automotive Director at Al-Zayani, said: “This beautifully powerful sports car from Jaguar will open up new windows here in Kuwait. After its announcement, customers have been anticipating its arrival and, now, it is finally here for all its admirers to enjoy.”
Three variants will be available at launch – F-TYPE, F-TYPE S and F-TYPE V8 S. Each is distinguished by the power output of its supercharged petrol engine.
A new 3.0-litre V6, developed from Jaguar’s highly acclaimed 5.0-litre V8, is available in either 340PS or 380PS variants, powering the F-TYPE and F-TYPE S respectively. Both applications exhibit the same free-revving, willing nature that encourages the enthusiastic driver to explore the full extent of the engines’ abilities.
An active exhaust system, which is standard on the S and V8 S models, adds another dimension of driver-engagement. Valves in the exhaust system open under load from 3000rpm which allows the exhaust note to build to a thrilling crescendo at the redline.
The F-TYPE has a set of eight closely-spaced, sporting ratios in its Quickshift transmission, giving greater driver control. The V6-powered S model also includes a Dynamic Launch feature, which optimises acceleration from rest.
The company’s eye to the future is encapsulated in the assertive design language that deliberately challenges preconceptions. Jaguars have always defined sinuous, muscular simplicity and the F-TYPE is no exception, its shape being defined by two ‘heartlines’ forming the front and rear wings.
Its journey is taken up at this point by the second heartline which swells out to form the muscular rear haunch before sweeping dramatically around the sensual low tail, made possible by the inclusion of an active rear spoiler which deploys at speed to reduce lift by up to 120kg. Full LED rear lamps create a new Jaguar sports car signature by reinterpreting classic cues from the past and, by wrapping around to the trailing edge of the rear wheelarch, emphasise the powerful stance of the car and its rear-wheel drive sporting potential.
The focus on driver involvement and sporting performance in the F-TYPE is emphasised by the ‘one plus one’ layout of the asymmetric cabin. Taking inspiration from cockpits of fighter airplanes, the controls are ergonomically grouped by function. Further aeronautical inspiration can be found in the joystick-shaped SportShift selector controlling the eight-speed transmission. The air vents on top of the dashboard will only deploy when instructed to by either the driver or complex control algorithms, staying tucked discreetly out of sight in other circumstances.
Fahed Al-Anezi, Jaguar Brand Manager at Al-Zayani, said: “The F-Type is a completely new Jaguar that we will see a big number of on the Kuwaiti roads this year. The design, the details and the technological advancements that this sports car carries are beyond what the Kuwaiti market has experienced in any other car in its category.”
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