I am new to the forums and did a quick search but did not come up with an answer. I am looking for an older F-Type, so hopefully someone can point to a thread or answer my questions.

I am looking for the differences in the V6 and V8 models besides the motors.

Is the rest of the drivetrain (driveshaft, diff, etc.) different on the V6 vs V8 models?
Are there any other differences (brakes, exterior, interior, etc.) other than badging and exhaust, between the V6 and V8 models?
Are there any differences between the V6 and V8 that are dependent on the year for the older model cars (2015-2020)?

Thanks,
Jeff

 

There are two types of diff for the V6 depending on tune, and a third type for the V8. Also three options for brakes: small front and rear rotors, large front and small rear rotors, and large front and rear rotors.

 

Thanks for the response scm. I assume the V8 diff will handle a little more hp/torque? You mentioned options for brakes, was either of them standard on the V8 or were they just general brake options for any model?

 

There are no significant differences on the exterior (apart from badging) or interior of the V6 vs V8 models apart from the exhaust outlets (2 centre-mounted valence pipe outlets on the V6 version and 2 double pipe outlets -left and right side of the rear valence). You have already noted this.
The interiors are the same - in other words a V6 or V6S can be optioned and trimmed to be identical to the V8.

There are two different power levels for the V6 engined cars. Any of the models can be optioned in the same way although the three different tiers (V6, V6S and V8) may have some items standard on the V8 and optional on the other cars.
As an example, my V6S has every possible non-conflicting option, including the largest brake package. So you really have to look at individual examples to see how they are equipped.

All of the above can vary somewhat from year to year.

 

The V6 engine was available in three different power levels from the factory.

340HP - Base model
380HP - S and in later model years R-Dynamic
400HP - 400 Sport

You can get more power out of it if you desire with a tune and pulleys.

 

If you are looking at a base (340hp) 6, also note that sometimes they were specced pretty...errr...base-ly. They might not have adaptive suspension, and I think until about 2017 they might not have the switchable exhaust. Sometimes they were optioned up pretty well, but sometimes not and I think the adaptive suspension in particular is something I would want in any of them.

 

Download the factory brochure here: https://autocatalogarchive.com/wp-co...e-2016-USA.pdf

It's a fantastic piece of literature. You'll see pages of tables that shows the differences between the models. Enjoy.

 

I think the V8s all came with the large front and rear rotors. The 380 V6 I think came with the large front and small rears but could be specced as large rear, too. Not sure of the options for the base V6.

 

Base (V6) = 355 mm front and 326 mm rear.
V6S and R-Dynamic and 400 Sport = 380 mm front and 326 mm rear.
V8 (2013 V8S, R and SVR ) = 380 mm front and 376 mm rear.
CCM (Carbon Ceramic Matrix) was an optional upgrade on all I think, but maybe not for the base as I have never read or heard of a base with the CCM brakes.
V6S/R-Dynamic/400 Sport could be optioned up to V8 spec although very few did.

 

Base (V6) = 355 mm front and 326 mm rear. ‘Performance brakes’, unpainted gray
V6S and R-Dynamic and 400 Sport = 380 mm front and 326 mm rear. ‘High performance brakes’, black standard, optionally red
V8 (2013 V8S, R and SVR ) = 380 mm front and 376 mm rear. ‘Super performance brakes’, red standard, maybe optionally black
CCM brakes are yellow

 

To further muddy the waters, you could option the V6S with the super performance brake package. Mine has it.

 

Yep, many V6S cars have the super performance brakes. Mine has them in the optional black.

The 400 Sport was a well optioned V6S with 20 extra horses at the top end and some special styling details. No other differences to the V6S.

The RWD V6S/400 cars always come with an LSD while the base cars have an open diff. I don't think a base car could be optioned with an LSD. And about the adaptive damping, was that really an option available to the base cars? Comes as standard on the V6S/400 cars but I've never seen a base car with adaptive damping so as far as I know you could never get the LSD or adaptive damping with a base car.

And to add to the confusion - R Dynamic has nothing to do with the engine. It was just an options pack / trim level and you could get both the base V6, S (or P380 which it was also called for a while), four cylinder P300 or V8 cars with the R Dynamic kit. Same kind of stuff as BMW's M-sport packages, Audi's S-line packages or MB's AMG packages.

There have been quite a few changes over the years and the biggest update was with the first facelift for model year 18 when most of the latest stuff came and didn't change much since. The F-Type pretty much peaked tech/equipment wise in model year 19 when the 10" version of the infotainment with native CarPlay/Android Auto became standard. In the 2nd facelift there was basically just the update of the headlights and the introduction of the digital dash.

It's a bit of a jungle really but to keep it simple a V6S/P380/400 and a V8 car of the same vintage could have exactly the same equipment apart from the engine, drivetrain, diff and exhaust. If you want something as well equipped and recent as possible you should get a V8 or V6S/P380/400 of model year 18 or newer, but of course pay attention to what options the car has.

 

The 10" screen was introduced during the latter part of MY18.

 

I actually find the 10 inch screen a nuisance, the old 8 incher is plenty and the hard buttons at the side are much more useful than the soft buttons on the bigger unit. And then on the 10 incher the song lists are too short and there is too much faffing about to get from screen to screen.

I suppose that I might have size envy as the 10 inch screen is mighty impressive to look at and I'd guess my missus might find more interest in 10 inches than 8, but for functionality and speed the 8 incher in the original incontrol is better IMHO.

 

I had the 8" in my MY18 and now the 10" in my MY23. If I never saw and used the 10", I would have been perfectly happy with the 8" because it worked well and the hard buttons were a more logical layout without having to RTFM. However, now that I have the 10", have become familiar with it, and customized it the way I want, I much prefer it because of the bigger real estate, the snappier response, and the more modern look/feel.

So no issue with the 8", just don't ever use the 10".

 

I believe in the US the R Dynamic only came as a V6 with 380 HP and options similar to the older S model it replaced.

 

I think it depends on the year. For '22 and '23 the R-Dynamic label was on the 444 HP V8 (RWD or AWD), but for '24 the label was applied to the V8 RWD models only.

 

Yeah I suppose it is what you get used to. When I drive the XE, I find the 10 incher a real pain in the ****, but my missus who drives the XE all the time is definitely a 10 inch gal, and would probably find my 8 incher nothing to write home about.

 

Ah, you're right, but only as an option to start with, wasn't it? Anyways it was definitely standard in all MY19 cars.

 

I don't think it was actually an option, they just changed the screen size partway through that MY.