Isn't the spoiler (wing really) fixed now? By the design, it doesn't look like it would raise or lower.

 

Just trying to work out Australian pricing... correct me if I'm wrong, but is the US MSRP for the F-Type R US$105k? So the SVR is 71% / US$75k more expensive?

Down here a rwd R with no options costs AU$243k on-road, so the SVR could potentially cost AU$416k.... what??

 

Pretty much...

 

Carbuzz online has great pictures of new leather in SVR. Very AMG GTS! Hope it filters down as an option on other models.

 

Those pics are straight from the leaked SVR brochure which states that the "Premium leather seats - stitched with diamond pattern" is NOT an option on any other F-Type model.

 

8-9 years ago you could get diamond stitched leather in the Jag X-Type lol



What goes around comes around...

 

V-MAX-MODUS
Um die Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 322 km/h* erreichen zu können, müssen
Sie Ihren Jaguar
F-TYPE
SVR speziell darauf vorbereiten. Wählen Sie den
Dynamic-
Modus und drücken Sie die Taste für den ausfahrbaren aerodynamischen Heckspoiler
3 Sekunden lang. Dadurch aktivieren Sie den V-Max-Modus. Während er aktiv
ist, zeigt das Kombiinstrument ständig ein Symbol an. In diesem Modus bleibt
der Spoiler bei allen Geschwindigkeiten eingefahren, damit der Luftwiderstand
minimal
ist

Straight from that brochure, that is what that says. I am with you, thought it was fixed.

 

Yeah, but the new Fisker Force One has champagne holders, incredible seats, and a poorly photoshopped phone. Still... that leather is gorgeous, the champagne holders are hilarious, and I am jealous of the nicer leather option in your pic. lol The Force One itself looks like a Viper mated with a SLS AMG, F-Type, and Camaro or something. Don't go digging for photos... http://henrikfisker.org/index.php/pr.../2016-force-1/ not a fan

 

My my16 rwd r with ceramics and every single option (literally) was just over mid 200's on road, so the svr will be pitched around mid 300s from what I've been told by dealers

I had my deposit down on an svr build slot as I was keen to do the swap but the more time I spend with my f-type, the more I realize that narrowing the driving dynamics to an awd one dimensional all grip setup and adding more weight over the front wheels is not what a hot version of this model needs - actually the opposite, it already feels heavy in rwd with the ceramics and too large on an Aussie B road

Like the new front bumper, but that fixed wing is ricer. I'll most likely buy the svr sways as spare parts and call it a day

 

Have you actually tested an AWD R yet?

I don't think the SVR rear wing is fixed; I read somewhere that it moves depending on the speed / downforce requirement. Also look at page 65 vs 66 in the SVR brochure.

 

Yeh I had a rwd demo for full day out and local drive of awd, I enjoyed the rwd in having to feed power in, apply opposite lock and manage throttle added another dimension to the drive - I sold a 500awkw r35 GTR daily for the f-type, so even with awd it was never going to be anywhere near as quick, so i made decision to trade acceleration for fun factor of rwd

In terms of marketing the awd svr will be great for the brand as it'll turn good numbers on track and drag strip against its competitors

The wing may raise and lower but it's still external and not my cup of tea - not that big of a deal as id just remove it like I did on my GTR and other jdm's

 

That's a good argument for rwd then Thanks.

If you plant the throttle in slippery conditions with all the safety aids on, does it get out of shape at all? Every BMW I've owned has demonstrated a tendency to get sideways even in comfort mode and it's not always what you want (let alone expect) when you're just trying to get from A to B.

 

yeh it will step out off the line if you carpet the throttle, and even from a roll on in 2nd

it's alot better now with the michelin super sports which i fitted a few weeks after delivery (replaced the oem pirelli pzeros)

it's still very controllable and nothing like as brutal as an overpowered hsv, you feel the rear move around under throttle a bit and that's fun

i went on a drive with a mate and his 1M and he was struggling to power down and even unsettling the rear off throttle, whereas in the f-type i can even trail throttle through a corner without worrying about it stepping out

i have yet to drive the f-type in wet, or even cold temps as it got delivered only a couple months ago

 

Money talks... People that spend 100K + on cars want AWD,flappy paddles, leather, power everything, and massive amounts of horsepower for bragging rights. Manufacturers know who buys their cars and they design them accordingly.

If people bought manual transmission cars, they would make manual transmission cars. If people bought lightweight, stripped down models a la GT3,Z06,elise, they would make them. The SVR would be a stripped down, RWD, under 3500 lbs track monster. But that doesn't sell cars.

MC


2015 F-type R
1995 Mazda Miata #02
2010 Cadillac Escalade

 

Yes, I understand that all too well, but can't help going on a rant every so often. As Mick Jagger has said so many times, You can't always get what you want . . ."

 

http://jalopnik.com/jaguar-f-type-svr-will-hit-200-mph-for-126-000-1759528695

 

It would appear previous pricing estimates were way off base. As confirmed by Road & Track (in addition to the Jalopnik article), we're looking at a base of $125,950 for the coupe and $128,800 for the convertible. However, R&T notes that the carbon ceramic brakes are optional, so assuming they carry the same $12k price tag as they do on the R, then we're up to $137k and $140k.

Jaguar F-Type SVR: This Is Officially the Fastest Production Jaguar Ever

Given the relatively modest performance increase over the R, to me this price is much more justifiable than the aforementioned $180k.

 

Yep much cheaper than anticipated even down here in Australia... $290k + onroads.

@JagRag must have pulled the numbers for the wrong car

 

It's interesting to me that the news outlets, and even Jaguar themselves, are calling the SVR the "Fastest Production Jaguar Ever."

I would consider the XJ220 a production car also, which reached 217mph I believe. Perhaps the marketing folks are trying to prevent people from bringing up the 220, given it's lackluster reception back in the 1990s? (a reputation it doesn't deserve IMO)