Development testing for Jaguar’s new F-Type sports car – a star debutant at the Australian International Motor Show (Sydney) – has shifted into a higher gear ahead of launch next year.
Race drivers Martin Brundle, Christian Danner and Justin Bell – all champion sports car racers – pounded both V6 and V8 Jaguar F-Types at speed around Britain’s Snetterton circuit and surrounding roads in Norfolk.
As well as their expertise behind the wheel, the trio were able to provide as global perspective as Brundle is resident in England, Danner lives in Germany and Bell now lives in North America.
Jaguar says we can expect the all-aluminium-body F-Type V8 to deliver zero to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds with the V6 model stopping the clock in 4.8 seconds. The V8 has a set top speed of 300km/h while the V6 version is restricted to 275km/h.
This latest round of testing was conducted in the excepted chill of a British winter, but Jaguar was pleased with the outcome.
“It’s been a fascinating day,” concluded Mike Cross, Jaguar’s engineering integrity chief. “The entire F-Type development program has, from a vehicle development perspective, been focused on delivering a connected sports car driving experience. To witness three respected drivers take to the track and hear their positive comments validate our work has been great.”
