Jaguar F-Type Coupe Gets Faster "R" Model

by TTAC Staff

November 19th, 2013 10:46 PM

Ahead of its debut at both the Los Angeles and Tokyo Auto Shows, Jaguar has unveiled the F-Type Coupe, with a 550-horsepower F-Type R as the flagship.

Carbon ceramic brakes are an option, while a stiffer suspension, electronic differential and a torque vectoring system add to the mix. Also available are the V6 models, producing 340 and 380 horsepower respectively, and featuring all of the same equipment as the V6 convertibles. The V8S trim will not be available on the coupe. V6 coupes will be $4,000 less than their droptop counterparts, while the F-Type R will start at $99,000.

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Mnm4ever on Nov 20, 2013

I think this car is gorgeous. Too expensive for me, but beautiful.

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Meefer on Nov 20, 2013

Why anyone would want any buffer between their ears and that soundtrack is beyond me. Softtop please.

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