Jaguar F‑TYPE WINS "BEST IN SHOW" FROM AUTOWEEK MAGAZINE
- New Jaguar two‑seat roadster grabs global spotlight in its debut at 2012 Paris Motor Show
(MAHWAH, N.J.) ‑ October 3, 2012‑ The Jaguar F‑TYPE all‑new two‑seat convertible sports car was today awarded with the 2012 Autoweek Editors' Choice Award for Best in Show at the Paris motor show.
The F‑TYPE is an all‑new two‑seat Jaguar soft‑top convertible sports car, which goes on sale in Summer, 2013. Built on a front‑engine, lightweight aluminum architecture and rear‑wheel drive, the F‑TYPE is engineered to be a true high‑performance sports car.
"Sleek, sexy and powerful, the F‑TYPE becomes a new halo for Jaguar,"Autoweek'sDigital Editor Andrew Stoy said. "Put the top down, fire up the engine ‑ especially the supercharged 5.0‑liter V8 ‑ and all suddenly becomes right with the world. It's a car to covet for anyone with a love of sports cars."
The new Jaguar F‑TYPE represents a return to the company's heart: a two‑seat, convertible sports car focused on performance, agility and driver involvement. The F‑TYPE is a continuation of a sporting bloodline that stretches back more than 75 years and encompasses some of the most beautiful, thrilling and desirable sports cars ever built. Joining the XK Convertible and Coupe models, the new F‑TYPE provides Jaguar with a broader line of sports and GT models.
"The all‑new Jaguar F‑TYPE, our first new two‑seat sports car in 50 years, is incredibly important as it returns Jaguar to the heart of the sports car market and creates a new emotional fulcrum for the entire brand," said Andy Goss, President Jaguar Land Rover North America. "We appreciateAutoweek'srecognition of the F‑TYPE's design and performance credentials and its significance for our company, and car enthusiasts everywhere."
A front‑engined, rear‑wheel drive convertible, three models of F‑TYPE will be available, starting at $69,000¹. Powered respectively by 340hp and 380hp versions of Jaguar's new 3.0‑liter V6 supercharged engine and a new derivative of its 5.0‑liter V8 supercharged unit, each F‑TYPE is engineered for pure dynamic driving reward and stunning performance.
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About Jaguar
Jaguar Cars Limited is a premier manufacturer of luxury sedans
and sports cars offering unparalleled design with tremendous
performance. The company's vision throughout its storied history
has been simple: To produce beautiful, fast cars that are desired
the world over. Jaguar strives to provide a world class ownership
experience to every owner. Today's Jaguar lineup consists of
the XJ luxury sedan, XF sports sedan and the XK coupe and
convertible sports cars. Jaguar designs, engineers and manufactures
exclusively in the United Kingdom, at the Castle Bromwich
manufacturing plant in the British Midlands. Jaguar is fully
engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with
continuous involvement in environmental and community
programs. For more information visit the official Jaguar
website at http://www.jaguarusa.com.
About Jaguar Land Rover
- Jaguar Land Rover is the UK's largest automotive manufacturing business built around two iconic British car brands with a rich heritage and powerful consumer appeal and loyalty. Additionally, Jaguar Land Rover is at the centre of the UK automotive industry's drive to deliver technical innovation in all areas of vehicle development.
- As the UK's largest automotive employer, JLR has a world class team of nearly 25,000 people.
- In the 2011/12 fiscal year, JLR achieved record profits of £1.5 billion, an increase of £392m when compared to the previous year.
- Jaguar Land Rover is the largest investor in automotive R&D and engineering in the UK.
- Jaguar Land Rover has two state of the art engineering and design facilities and three advanced manufacturing plants in the UK.
- Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA and Canada and is represented by more than 330 retail outlets.
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¹Price shown is MSRP. Excludes $875 destination and delivery fees, tax, license, dealer fees and optional equipment.
