MOTORING NEWS - The award-winning Jaguar F-TYPE is now available in South Africa with a new 2,0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder Ingenium engine.
The most powerful four-cylinder engine ever fitted to a Jaguar boasts superb performance, with outputs of 221kW and 400Nm.
The vital question of acceleration should gladden the hearts of speed freaks as it goes from standstill to 100km in just 5,7 seconds and on to a top speed of 250km.
The pairing of Jaguar's all-aluminium two seater sports car with the advanced 221kW 2,0-litre turbocharged powerplant delivers Jaguar sports car DNA with enhanced agility and improved efficiency and affordability.
"The F-TYPE has proven popular among South Africans, offering a combination of seductive styling, distinct character and sports car performance," says Lisa Mallett, marketing director, Jaguar Land Rover South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa.
"This new 2,0-litre engine broadens the appeal of the F-TYPE range. It is more accessible than ever before, while still offering buyers all the traits that have made F-TYPE a success.
Launched recently at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, the new entry point into the F-TYPE range had an opportunity to show off its sports car abilities.
Fitted with Jaguar's 2,0-litre Ingenium engine, the F-TYPE is 52kg lighter than before. Combined with bespoke chassis tuning, it offers drivers enhanced dynamics and agility.
The four-cylinder F-TYPE completes the 2018 model year F-TYPE line-up. It joins the 423kW supercharged V8 F-TYPE SVR, the 405kW F-TYPE R, the 294kW F-TYPE 400 SPORT, the 280kW F-TYPE S and the 250kW F-TYPE – in both coupé and convertible body styles, as well as R-Dynamic trim level.
Launched recently at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, the new entry point into the F-TYPE range had an opportunity to show off its sports car abilities.
Customers can build their own F-TYPE using the Jaguar Configurator.
All new Jaguar cars come with the Jaguar five year care plan: a five year or 100 000km service plan, a five year or 100 000km maintenance plan and a five year or 100 000km warranty, as standard.
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