Review: 2016 Jaguar F-Type R Convertible - LeftLane News
In order to stave off the spiral into irrelevancy, Jaguar is rolling out a few key updates to keep its F-Type fresh for the 2016 model year, including the all-new R All-Wheel Drive model seen here. But is that enough to keep the F-Type fresh. What is it. Based on the F-Type Convertible that has been with us for nearly two years, the R AWD is the ultimate expression of Jaguar's sportiest model. It may look similar to the regular F-Type, but underneath its sheet metal the R packs an up-rated 550-horsepower 5. 0L supercharged V8, all-wheel drive and a quick-shifting eight-speed automatic. With a price tag well into the six-figure range, the Jaguar F-Type R AWD goes up against some pretty stiff competition, including the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 , Porsche 911 Carrera 4S and the BMW M6. Although not as sporting as the F-Type, the... The F-Type joined the "most beautiful car ever built" discussion the second it was unveiled, and the 2016 R model does nothing to move it out of that conversation. Changes from the regular F-Type are pretty much limited to wider sills, a more muscular hood and 20-inch wheels. For the more conservative crowd, the F-Type R's cloth roof can also be had in black, grey and tan. We'd give a slight edge to the F-Type Coupe in the looks department, but there is just something special about a drop top Jag. Source: www.leftlanenews.com
