No manual on the 2.0-liter turbo?
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No manual on the 2.0-liter turbo?
I was curious when I saw this on the HP... Because in all honesty? I'm not opposed to a sports car with a small, high-strung motor. And the reviewer actually says it lends the car a classic sports car feel. But the lack of a stick would be a total deal breaker for me. Because while 300hp is enough for the street, I'd want to be able to wring every pony out of this little mill. What do you think about the 2.0-liter turbo?
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In a manual it would probably be a half second plus slower to 100kph than the much quicker shifting ZF. While a lot of enthusiasts (me included) would be happy with the trade off, it would probably look average in stats having its time over 6 seconds.
But it is a real shame, I think.
But it is a real shame, I think.
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I actually disagree. This isn't high-revving engine and has power band very close to the red line. Slapping MT on this dog would mean that 9 out of 10 drivers won't ever see the power band/max output.
Even if JLR actually invested into making performance version of this engine, bump RPMs to 9000.... this would still leave it attached to a very heavy F-type chassis.
F-type will never be S2000. Too heavy to deliver that kind of experience.
Even if JLR actually invested into making performance version of this engine, bump RPMs to 9000.... this would still leave it attached to a very heavy F-type chassis.
F-type will never be S2000. Too heavy to deliver that kind of experience.
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No. They made the mistake once before of developing the MT for the V6. Not enough were sold (far fewer than expected) to cover the investment. They won't make the same mistake on the 4-banger. I had one Jag USA rep once quip to me that the MT Jag was perhaps one of the most expensive cars ever to build. An exaggeration for sure, but that's the way they feel. It is likely that the F-Type MT may be the last of its kind in the luxury car market. I hope I am proven wrong.
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No. They made the mistake once before of developing the MT for the V6. Not enough were sold (far fewer than expected) to cover the investment. They won't make the same mistake on the 4-banger. I had one Jag USA rep once quip to me that the MT Jag was perhaps one of the most expensive cars ever to build. An exaggeration for sure, but that's the way they feel. It is likely that the F-Type MT may be the last of its kind in the luxury car market. I hope I am proven wrong.
I do think it's a travesty. Of all the variants, this one should have a manual.
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Alfa, Maserati and Ferrari have stated manual transmissions are dead - as far as they are concerned:
”While he was at it, Fedeli also took the opportunity to reiterate that in the future no high-performance Alfa Romeos, Maseratis or Ferraris will be made available with three pedals because no one wants them anymore.”
Taken from here:
https://www.google.com/amp/www.autog...-year.html/amp
Going to watch with interest what they do with this revamp, a new engine sounds interesting. If they can add 6 cylinder I would be seriously interested.
”While he was at it, Fedeli also took the opportunity to reiterate that in the future no high-performance Alfa Romeos, Maseratis or Ferraris will be made available with three pedals because no one wants them anymore.”
Taken from here:
https://www.google.com/amp/www.autog...-year.html/amp
Going to watch with interest what they do with this revamp, a new engine sounds interesting. If they can add 6 cylinder I would be seriously interested.
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Plus when I was growing up automatics were horrible things. With the advent of dual clutches and the ZF8 it kind of makes manual obsolete for the majority of people - with the exception of die hards.
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Firstly no one should be giving any discrediting comments about the 2.0 unless you have driven one, a lot of comments come from reading reviews and watching videos, its when you're behind the wheel , then you can talk,
secondly i'm not bothered about a manual, auto is great for cruising , i use the paddles for any other driving style i want.
secondly i'm not bothered about a manual, auto is great for cruising , i use the paddles for any other driving style i want.
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