(MAHWAH, N.J.)‑ September 17, 2013 ‑The Jaguar F‑TYPE has been voted the winner of the Autonis design award by the respected German motoring magazine,Auto Motor und Sport, following a poll of its readers.
The F‑TYPE, which has been available in Germany since May of this year, was judged in the convertible segment ‑ one of eight categories ‑ taking top‑spot with an outstanding 32 percent of almost 18,000 reader votes.
Jaguar Director of Design, Ian Callum, and Peter Modelhart, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover Germany, accepted the prize at an awards ceremony at Hohenheim Castle yesterday evening.
Speaking from the ceremony, Ian Callum said: "Creating the F‑TYPE has given both my team and I great satisfaction. Working on a sports car that holds true to Jaguar's design values ‑ beauty of line and purity of form ‑ has been a great privilege, and I'm honored the readers of Auto Motor und Sport have recognized our work with this award."
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F‑TYPE key facts
- The F‑TYPE is an all‑new, two‑seater, Jaguar sports car
- A front‑engined, rear‑wheel drive convertible, the F‑TYPE is engineered to deliver pure dynamic driving reward and stunning performance
- Visually, the F‑TYPE's exterior demonstrates a new sports car design language for Jaguar, with cleaner lines delivered through the discreet use of technology such as deployable spoiler and door handles
- The F‑TYPE's interior features a driver‑focused philosophy, with engaging controls encased in dramatic architecture. Unique technical grains tailor the trim materials, further differentiating the dual‑cockpit cabin
- Three models are available ‑ F‑TYPE, F‑TYPE S and the F‑TYPE V8 S. They are powered respectively by Jaguar's new 3.0‑liter V6 supercharged petrol engine in 340hp and 380hp outputs and its 5.0‑liter V8 supercharged petrol producing 495hp
- The range‑topping F‑TYPE V8 S will reach 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 186 mph. The 380hp V6 F‑TYPE S will reach 60 mph in 4.8 seconds and 171 mph, the equivalent figures for the F‑TYPE are 5.1 seconds and 161 mph
About Jaguar
Jaguar 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, the XK Coupe and Convertible sports cars and the two‑seater F‑TYPE. 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
•The United States is one of the leading global markets for both Jaguar and Land Rover
•Jaguar Land Rover employs 25 000 people and sells vehicles in 170 countries around the world
• Jaguar Land Rover has two state of the art engineering and design facilities and three advanced manufacturing plants in the UK
• In the 2012/13 fiscal year,Jaguar Land Rover has reported revenues of $23.8 billion, up 17% year on year ($20.4 billion last year)
•Jaguar Land Rover has test facilities acrossthe USAin the following states: California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington D.C.
• Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA and Canada. Jaguar Land Rover has offices in the following locations: California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington D.C.
• Jaguar Land Rover is represented by more than 330 independently operated retail outletsin the USA