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My Base Coupe was an AT and while it may not have been the fastest car on the road it was plenty quick, sounded great and was a blast to drive. To your comment on the brakes... they were phenomenal on the base. Dare I say, I think the V6 engages the driver a little more because it lacks some of the driving dynamics of the V8. In the V8 everything just seems effortless... point it and go. This was mentioned in a lot of reviews and now having driven both for a period of time, I get what they were saying.
It's just "different"... it's almost as though the V6 is the purists sports car and the V8 is a taught, refined muscle car... I have never driven an "S", but assume with it's added HP and some of the dynamics of the "R" it offers a little of both worlds.
In the end it's up to the individual to figure out what's motivating their purchase decision and what they want out of the car. Either way it's great that Jaguar offers the different experiences across the model range instead of being single sighted like some other manufacturers.
I know what you are saying and sorry all to say the Porsche word, but that was my experience, the base has an MT available and was engaging to drive, you could row through a few gears in and out of corners and enjoy the experience, vs the turbo is just so quick like the R and it takes a lot of focus when you mash the pedal to the floor and bamm, your at the spot ahead you were just looking at, everything just happens so quick.
I keep going back to thinking about the S and then realize I could get a car as fast as a 911 turbo and cars 2-10 times the cost for $20k-$30k more. I guess I need to go drive them back to back.
ally got some great pics that show the nefarious and moody British racing green as it becomes different colors. I can always do better and will try. This was off the 280 near Hillsboro / San Mateo, CA. The valley is Crystal Springs Reservoir.... Stunning drives!
When you build it on the configurator, it is black, and looks like cf. But, that's just an artist rendering. I've never seen any pictures.
I think that you are right - it is "bare" CF with a protective coat, something like clear-coat? As a $3200 option, it is unlikely that any dealer would order it for their lot; so it would have to be a custom order. I have yet to see a real photo. I can't be the only wacko who wants one...so where are they? I have a F-Type Coupe penciled in on my dance card for 2017, so I am a bit concerned that the option will disappear due to lack of exercise.
It doesn't go too well with Caldera Red but, the CF top does have a gloss finish like all of the other CF accessories (except for the CF console pieces which are flat to reduce glare.)
It doesn't go too well with Caldera Red but, the CF top does have a gloss finish like all of the other CF accessories (except for the CF console pieces which are flat to reduce glare.)
Ooooh, so they do exist. Thanks for the photo! I'm contemplating a BRG with the CF roof.
Ooooh, so they do exist. Thanks for the photo! I'm contemplating a BRG with the CF roof.
I have seen carbon fiber pieces on White, Firesand, Storm Grey, Italian Racing Red and Black. They all look good.
I have seen the CF wheels with BRG and CF pieces on the BRG Project 7... they also looked good. I would assume that the roof would also pair nice with the darker color.
11-09-2015, 02:15 PM
I can always do better and will try. This was off the 280 near Hillsboro / San Mateo, CA. The valley is Crystal Springs Reservoir.... Stunning drives!
