Motoring
seater sports car and few models grabbed the headlines like the iconic Jaguar E-Type did. But it’s been almost four decades since the last E-Type was produced, leaving a massive gaping hole in the marketplace. T at was until Jaguar recently announced its successor – the aptly named F-Type. And with its dashing good looks, incredible driving dynamics, state-of-the-art technology and fi re-cracking sound eff ects, the F-Type proves that the fi nest things in life are well worth waiting for.
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he fashion conscious, rich and famous and thrill-seeking speed devotees all help determine the success of an open-top two-
Like its elegant and sophisticated predecessor, the F-Type oozes class and is guaranteed to stop onlookers dead in their tracks. Its smooth streamlining is accentuated by the car’s retracting door handles and a rear spoiler that deploys automatically at 60mph to add downforce and lowers again at 40mph. T en there are the special eff ects courtesy of the centrally mounted twin tailpipes. An Active Sport Exhaust adds extra snap, crackle and pop and with a little pressure on the accelerator, it sounds like a pack of hungry lions at feeding time. If the car’s stunning looks don’t manage to
turn heads, then the volume and scope of the noise certainly will. Once inside, it’s impossible not to be
wowed by the beautifully sculpted cabin which incorporates the very fi nest leather and materials available. T e low-to-the-ground sports seats are
surprisingly comfortable and all controls are perfectly positioned thanks to the driver- focused wrap-around instrument panel. T ere’s a multitude of techno treats at your disposal, but the interior remains clutter- free, which is a real bonus as it is rather snug to say the least. Creature comforts include intelligent stop/
start, an eight-inch colour display, an impressive surround sound system which is compatible with modern devices, such as sat nav, Bluetooth, DAB radio, air conditioning and plenty more besides.
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