V8 engine added to the Jaguar F-TYPE range in SA
Jaguar has added another V8 supercharged engine option to its F-TYPE sports car range in South Africa. According to Motorpress, the new P450-badged model will be available in a coupe and convertible body style.
The 331 kW supercharged V8 is expected to have an outstanding performance with a maximum torque of 580Nm. The model is offered in all-wheel-drive (AWD) with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics or rear-wheel-drive (RWD).
Both of the models powertrains feature an electronic active rear differential for effective traction control. The Jaguar F-TYPE accelerates from 0-100 km in just 4.6 seconds with a maximum speed of 285 km/h.
All Jaguar F-TYPE models feature an eight-speed quick shift gearbox with manual control using either the sport shift gear selector or the gearshift paddles allocated behind the steering wheel.
A special P450 R-Dynamic Black model will be available from launch too. Developed from the 331 kW V8 R-Dynamic coupe and convertible, these extra exclusive additions offer a, even more, enhance specification and an even more luxurious interior.
The F-TYPE has 20-inch, five split-spoke wheels with a glossy black finish. The wheel is known as ‘Style 5039’ and is not available on any other model in the range. There is a choice of three metallic paints to complement these stunning wheels: Santorini Black, Eiger Grey or Firenze Red.
For a powerful, outstanding performance in all weather conditions and on any kind of road, there is the F-TYPE P575. The model is offered with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) with its V8 engine delivering 423 kW with 700 Nm. In just 3.7 seconds, the model is able to reach 100 km/h with a maximum speed electronically limited to 300 km/h.
The F-TYPE R and p450 models come as standard with Jaguar’s Adaptive Dynamic system with Configurable dynamics.
Adaptive Dynamics utilises both low-speed comfort and high-speed control. The Configurable Dynamics enables the drive to edit the setting of the suspension for stiffness, steering weight, throttle response and gearshifts.
The F-TYPE 2022 range is set to launch in South Africa in the second half of this year, the price is yet to be released.
Here are the specifications:
F-TYPE R-Dynamic P450 Coupé and Convertible:
331kW 5.0-litre V8; Quickshift; RWD
F-TYPE R-Dynamic Black P450 Coupé and Convertible:
331kW 5.0-litre V8; Quickshift; AWD
F-TYPE R P575 Coupé and Convertible:
423kW 5.0-litre V8; Quickshift AWD
Picture/s: Motorpress