Ever Wondered How the Jaguar F-Type is Manufactured?
Birmingham, England, is the home where the F-Type comes to life for the first time.
When purchasing a JLR vehicle, one expects a certain level of craftsmanship. After all, you are buying a luxury item from a luxury brand, thus, it is a reasonable expectation. However, the product really is defined in the way it is built and that build quality translates directly into the driving experience. The Jaguar F-Type coupe and convertible are amazing vehicles across the trim levels and we have loved their performance, aesthetic and driving enjoyment since their release.
To further appreciate this great sports car, we have to take a trip to Birmingham, England. This is where the F-Type is produced and thanks to YOUCAR‘s YouTube channel, we are able to get an inside look into the production of this vehicle.
As you might imagine, most modern automotive manufacturers blend a combination of man and machine to perfect the process of efficiently and effectively building a car. JLR is not an exception and their plant looks definitely top notch when it comes to technology. Although the majority of processes are machine automated, there is always a technician there monitoring and overseeing the process, in addition to hand-crafted work.
The chassis of the F-Type is first constructed minimally, only with the hood and doors and quarter panels attached before it is sent into a anti-rust protective coating bath. The car is then inspected for flaws in the finish of the coating. The car is then cleaned and brought to be primed and painted. After the color process is finished, the interior of the car is assembled, beginning with the dash panel.
At this point, the car is cleaned again as internal and external trim pieces are applied to the car. Then, in a separate area, the engine and transmission are mated together as well as the assembly of the rear subframe and axle. Then, the engine and transmission are attached to the front subframe, which is now linked together by the driveshaft. Then, as one complete piece, the whole mechanical assembly is mated to the body of the F-Type. After inspection and finalizing of the mechanical components, the wheels are attached to the car for the first time since assembly.
Strut towers are secured and additional trim pieces are added around the car. The seats and interior bits are they settled into the cabin, where we then first see the signature DRL LED headlights turn on for the first time. The F-Type is then driven off the line by a technician, bringing the car to life. We definitely enjoyed watching how one of our favorite cars comes to life, hopefully you guys did as well.
