Unless another breakthrough in suspension and tire technology comes through, you are not going to see noticeable difference during street legal speed between 550 and 700 hp.

 

It is somewhat suprising to see the horsepower wars back in full swing. Given the onset of electric cars, lower gas prices due to oversupply, and strong nostalgia, to name few influences, it is actually happening. Never would have predicted it. I expect there are a number of reasons.

 

I suspect it is mainly due to a reaction by the Deplorables to all the uber-Progressive Nanny-state BS - "speed kills", OMG CO2 causes global warming!, EVs good ICE bad etc etc which the car makers have recognised is now a growing market.

 

Agree, it's odd the HP race continues - surprised the lawyers haven't sued automakers into oblivion. But hey, its fun while it lasts.

Put the cat on a diet and do some basic engine mods, you'll still be in the running.....

 

"The new Shelby GT will have over 700 hp and joins the Camaro, Challenger and a number of others in the quickly escalating horsepower wars to even greater heights."

I gave up years ago of trying to have the highest hp, fastest computer, fastest internet, highest megapixel camera, etc. I bought my F Type for the style, elegance, handling, and rarity. The Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers and Corvettes are common place and not that unique. I've been at a gas station next to a Corvette, where the owner stated he could take me in a race. "That's great!, nice car.", I replied. Then I had a little (internal) chuckle when other customers walked by his car to admire and ask questions about my F Type. While I do admire the looks of the American Muscle Cars, I'm keeping my IRR Beauty.

 

Agreed with everything, except the "apex" label. While I'm happy with my R's 550 hp V8, I'm surprised to see that Jaguar also came out with a 4 cylinder F-type (with msrp of over $75k), along with the V6. My last Vette had 460 hp, was looking at the 650 hp Z06, can't afford the 750 hp ZR1. It least it's all V8's. Looking at going back to the Vette after the C8 mid-engine comes out...

 

well, nothing is further down the food chain than florida. good luck with the "puerto rican hordes".

 

Like Indycruiser, I enjoy watching all the Vettes, Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, etc. rushing around chasing each other's tails. I occasionally get one beside me at a red light revving a throttle. I usually watch as he(sometimes she) rushes off as the light changes.
I flew jets at over mach 1.2, steered them on the ground with only my feet at 200 mph, so I don't need to play games on the street with civilian's life on the line. No matter what hp someone comes up with, there will be something hotter out, if someone is willing to pay for it.
There was a time when these cars were known as "*****" cars. I guess now that we are becoming more cross line gender wise, that term is an anachronism.

 

So what you're sayin' is only ********* drive those cars...?

 

No, I'm saying like my daddy always said, " Every bodies got their own little sack of rocks, 'long as they don't throw them at me, we gonna get along just fine".
I have a lot of friends who drive beige Toyota Camry's, who think I am crazy for driving an F-Type and also having an XK8, but they don't call me a 'Dick-Head' for that and I don't ignore them as milk-sops for their rides.

 

 

I have a tune and pulley and have been destroying Camaros and Mustangs on the daily. The AWD makes it an unfair fight

 

Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, and Chargers may have more horsepower, but the F-type remains supreme in the looks department. Honestly, one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

 

I partially agree with this. Horsepower alone means nothing without the ability to put them down, handling and braking. Cars that sport 700hp but have subpar handling and traction will be far less effective and less enjoyable. Last week, a local tuner that sports a 700WHP Infiniti G35 decided to once again show that he is king... I usually ignore him but this time I let him flex his muscle just to see that he could not handle turns... nor stop. On the other hand, I would have had a hard time in front of a McLaren 570s. I see that often at track events. Don't buy into the HP and stats claims on the magazines...

 

Just don't stay too close to them when they go sideways or can't stop ;-) Have fun, be safe, enjoy that beast -C

 

I had the previous generation Shelby GT500 (660 HP) and while the motor was amazing the rest of the package left a bit to be desired. Don't misunderstand, it was an amazing car and an absolute monster to drive. But it was totally different from the Jag. Without significant suspension mods, my Jag would toast it in the 1/4 because the car just wouldn't hook. And tires? Folks complain about the P Zeros without ever having to deal with those Goodyears! If you were anywhere outside the optimal operating temp you might as well be driving on glass. When I traded the GT500 in on a new GT350, I got the handling the previous car lacked, but lost the monstrous torque from the SC 5.8 and about 140HP. The GT350 also had a tendency to yank you all over the road. You could feel every change in the grain of the road surface and actually had to fight to keep the car in a straight line. That made long road trips a real chore. If Ford didn't fix that with the new GT500 then more HP won't make it a better car IMHO. I am glad I got to own both, but wouldn't trade the Jag. Even for 700+ HP.