V8 S vs R Differences
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Hi everyone. I just sold a mustang Boss Laguna Seca and am looking into the F-Type.
Iam am trying to find a comprehensive list of differences between the V8S and R. I will most likely buy used and in my area the R is $15-$20k above the V8S.
Does a list exist somewhere? I tried searching but couldn't get the right combination of words.
Thanks!
Iam am trying to find a comprehensive list of differences between the V8S and R. I will most likely buy used and in my area the R is $15-$20k above the V8S.
Does a list exist somewhere? I tried searching but couldn't get the right combination of words.
Thanks!
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In the alphabet, S comes after R, but in Jaguar speak it comes before.
S is RWD with published rate at 488 / 495 hp.
R is AWD with published rate 550 hp
R weighs more than S due to AWD.
R takes less oil than S due to AWD interfering with the oil pan.
R has a different hood (bonnet) since the AWD causes the engine to sit a bit higher.
I think that the S has hydraulic PS while the R has electric.
S only available in 2014/15 (2013 in the UK)
If you like tail happy, get an S. If you want the absolute best straight line speed bragging rights, get and R. But they are really very comparable vehicles and you won't disappointed with either. For $20k I'd get an S even though it might be a year or two older.
S is RWD with published rate at 488 / 495 hp.
R is AWD with published rate 550 hp
R weighs more than S due to AWD.
R takes less oil than S due to AWD interfering with the oil pan.
R has a different hood (bonnet) since the AWD causes the engine to sit a bit higher.
I think that the S has hydraulic PS while the R has electric.
S only available in 2014/15 (2013 in the UK)
If you like tail happy, get an S. If you want the absolute best straight line speed bragging rights, get and R. But they are really very comparable vehicles and you won't disappointed with either. For $20k I'd get an S even though it might be a year or two older.
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So there are no other differences between S and R? I know there are brake differences between the V6 S and R.
I just need to research VAP, MECUT, and others. I'm in Houston TX so there are quite a few used within a few hundred miles.
Just need to find some locals to chat with and maybe ride with to feel it out.
I just need to research VAP, MECUT, and others. I'm in Houston TX so there are quite a few used within a few hundred miles.
Just need to find some locals to chat with and maybe ride with to feel it out.
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So there are no other differences between S and R? I know there are brake differences between the V6 S and R.
I just need to research VAP, MECUT, and others. I'm in Houston TX so there are quite a few used within a few hundred miles.
Just need to find some locals to chat with and maybe ride with to feel it out.
I just need to research VAP, MECUT, and others. I'm in Houston TX so there are quite a few used within a few hundred miles.
Just need to find some locals to chat with and maybe ride with to feel it out.
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So there are no other differences between S and R? I know there are brake differences between the V6 S and R.
I just need to research VAP, MECUT, and others. I'm in Houston TX so there are quite a few used within a few hundred miles.
Just need to find some locals to chat with and maybe ride with to feel it out.
I just need to research VAP, MECUT, and others. I'm in Houston TX so there are quite a few used within a few hundred miles.
Just need to find some locals to chat with and maybe ride with to feel it out.
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As Unhinged points to, it's model year dependent.
Up to MY15 the V8s is the only v8 RWD Vert. The RWD R is a coupe.
Neither exist as a current model.
The only real diff as I understand it were Torque vector braking & hydro vs. elec steering.
Once you get into MY16+, the R is AWD and needs the extra HP to make up for the AWD.
Also, in MY16, I think they changed the instrument display.
That said, I keep learning new and nuanced things about the cars. It's hard to find a line item list.
Up to MY15 the V8s is the only v8 RWD Vert. The RWD R is a coupe.
Neither exist as a current model.
The only real diff as I understand it were Torque vector braking & hydro vs. elec steering.
Once you get into MY16+, the R is AWD and needs the extra HP to make up for the AWD.
Also, in MY16, I think they changed the instrument display.
That said, I keep learning new and nuanced things about the cars. It's hard to find a line item list.
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Or you could go with the SVR/575hp?? Ahh but you're looking for a used one. The V8 S is probably best bang for for the buck if you want a V8. Have you been by Momentum/Jaguar of Southwest Houston? Worked there for 8 years, they usually have a pretty good assortment of used vehicles. You could get a test drive out of it at least to get an idea of what they are like if you're not happy with pricing.
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To add to the above;
- to compare "apples to apples" the only mechanical difference between a 2015 V8R RWD 'vert and a 2014 V8S is the swap from hydraulic to electric power assist steering.....I wanted the hydraulic but time has proven that the electric is just as good.
- as far as power goes, the 488/495hp V8S is running 510PS software so the real difference between the V8S and V8R is less than advertised.
- as Unhinged stated; VAP has inexpensive tunes to take a V8S to the R 550hp, the P7/SVR 575hp level or their own 605hp tune.
Obviously if you want AWD or a coupe, the V8S is out.
Cheers,
Dave
- to compare "apples to apples" the only mechanical difference between a 2015 V8R RWD 'vert and a 2014 V8S is the swap from hydraulic to electric power assist steering.....I wanted the hydraulic but time has proven that the electric is just as good.
- as far as power goes, the 488/495hp V8S is running 510PS software so the real difference between the V8S and V8R is less than advertised.
- as Unhinged stated; VAP has inexpensive tunes to take a V8S to the R 550hp, the P7/SVR 575hp level or their own 605hp tune.
Obviously if you want AWD or a coupe, the V8S is out.
Cheers,
Dave