In September last year in Paris, debuted Jaguar F-Type, which became the first roadster of the British automaker in the last 37 years. In addition, the model is noteworthy also in that it is the smallest after 1954. The basis of the novelty was a monocoque made of aluminum. Most of the nodes were made of lightweight composite materials and magnesium alloy. Despite this, too light car can not be called, because it weighs almost 1.6 tons. This can be explained by the application of most of the latest technologies, which now possesses Jaguar Car.
Two variants of engines are available for the car. The first unit is a three-liter 380-strong "six" with direct fuel injection. He is able to accelerate the car to hundreds in 5.3 seconds. In the role of the second motor is the five-liter compressor "eight", which develops 495 horses. This installation is sufficient 4.3 seconds to reach 100 km / h. It should be noted that both options work together with an automatic 8-band transmission. In the roadster, passive shock absorbers are installed. In the form of an optional add-on for the Jaguar F-Type, an active chassis is also available, which is capable of correcting their operation, while giving the frequency five hundred times per second. In the form of a supplement, you can also order an exhaust system with valve adjustment.
The process of raising and lowering the soft roof requires only twelve seconds of time. It can be carried out at a speed that does not exceed 80 km / h. Designers have worked hard on this element, so that during the ride there is no howling wind in the tent joints. Moreover, the interior of the car has significantly less noise. At the same time, regardless of the position on the mufflers of the active dampers, engine sounds are audible. With a sharp braking, the car makes a front roar of a roar when you hit even a modest crease of the road. It should also be noted that the nuance that in a fast ride the suspension model is not always in time behind the wheel and power plant.
Now let's talk about driving. The steering wheel transmits the command of the driver's wheels lightly and clearly, so the Jaguar F-Type obediently overcomes even sharp turns. The truth is there is one problem here. The fact is that the podolevye petals have the property of triggering, as a rule, with a slight delay. It is almost impossible to notice during daily driving, however on a high-speed track occurrence of such nuances is not very pleasant. The presence of the motor limiter causes the car to automatically lower the gear at turns, after which the box automatically increases the speed.
It is impossible not to note the top version of the car, to the name of which was added the inscription V6 S. Under its hood is the "eight" with a capacity of 495 horsepower. This modification, in addition to being the most powerful in the family, is also the most comfortable. Despite the increased rigidity of its suspension, the car is most clearly in contact with the road surface. The brake system and the box, in turn, neatly respond to all the demands of the driver. At the same time, fuel consumption by a car for a hundred kilometers equals 22 liters. With regard to the cost of the Jaguar F-Type, its price for Russian dealers varies between 3.83 and 5.63 million rubles, depending on the equipment.