Jaguar F-type R coupe driven - is it a Porsche 911 Turbo slayer?

[@DreamCarGarage1]

For me the new F-type is a hands down stunning car but as for the original, the E-type I don't think it's quite as beautiful as lots of people seem to say. To me it looks not unlike a cockroach with wheels, especially in black. I see a lot of similarities with BMW's M coupe. A purposeful looking machine definitely but you wouldn't call it a 'looker'. Not hating on the Jag but not overly keen on the proportions. The exaggerated bonnet, the way the wheels are quite far inset under the arches. Not my personal favourite car. A car that I think is similar in design but better proportioned has to be the original Datsun 240Z. Now of course the name doesn't carry the same cache but design wise i prefer it. So what do you guys think? Are you all as in love with the design of the original e-type as most of the journalists seem to be? Do you think the new Jag is better looking than the original?

[@ccx806]

Agreed. Personally, I would rather take roadster version (if I could afford it) with the supercharged V8. The wind in your hair and the V8 soundtrack in your ears is well worth the trade off in overall sportiness the coupe offers

[@000Haze]

Jaguar really have got their shit together over the last few years haven't they

[@devfuse]

Yeah money, power, advertising

[@JesusWillSaveYou]

They are doing a lot better lately but not making the C-X75 a production car was a HUGE mistake on their part IMO. They where the first of all these new supercars coming out now with all that hybrid technology. They were the ones that had the chance to be a game changer. Instead they had this to say, "it seems like the wrong time to launch an £800,000 to £1 million supercar." Yet, McLaren launches the P1 (£866,000) and all models are sold out. Now all eyes are on McLaren for producing a game changer and the future. This could've been Jaguar and I actually wanted it to be them but for some reason, they tucked their tails and decided not to produce to most advanced vehicle in a LONG time.

[@Anders-B]

jaydeath1887 sadly the technology is not there yet to make it viable.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Brilliant! Well done guys!

[@datzed]

Am I the only one that is getting sick of car analysis being formed based on drifting? Jag probably spent countless months working on damping and chassis balance, only for it to be reduced to skids and hoonery. I love drifts as much as the next bloke, but how about a hot lap?

[@mybikevideos]

Yeah it always amazes me how on top gear when they're talking about handling and corners they only ever show shots of drifts... which is certainly not the fastest way around a corner. I realise drifting looks better for the camera, but its not really a demonstration of how well the car handles at all is it (because I'd say a good driver could do a decent drift in almost any rwd car with a reasonable amount of power)

[@doubletapproductions]

Love 911's but, I would have to take that Jag!

[@tvanb]

Looks much better than the cabrio in my opinion. Not sure about that rear spoiler though..

[@VirusTornado]

yeah for some reason they made it smaller and less attractive.

[@TheGetawayer]

Nothing slays a 911 Turbo...The end

[@SilverLeaper]

You wouldn't be biased towards German cars by any chance?

[@TheGetawayer]

After driving a F-Type V8 S and the new 991 Turbo ? Just abit :) At least that's my answer to question in the video title that wasn't answered by Steve...

[@iXetsuei]

Well, a P1/LaFerrari/918 could, but certainly not this car. The Turbo is in a different league.

[@stefanpetrov8]

GTR :D

[@andreaust1448]

Corvette C7 Z06...THE END!!

[@nabslp670]

Amazing review as always Steve, the epicness of the car matched the review. Exellent.

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

I can appreciate a drift, BUT, is it fast? Does it grip enough for fast driving? Is the power not toooooo much?

[@VirusTornado]

watch MotorTrend's testing of the F-Type convertible, you'll see that it's pretty quick. Imagine this one, with the extra 50bhp, 80% increased stiffness, and clever tech and what it will be able to do. the convertible does 0-60 in mid to low 3s according to MT, which is blimey fast

[@rousseau327]

Gorgeous car, that F-Type. But is it a 911 Turbo slayer? I don't think so.

[@Stu282]

In terms of pure speed it probably won't kill a 911 Turbo. But absolutely nobody buys cars based on lap times, nobody at all. If it looks great, has similar power, makes the right noises, drives well and the price is relatively similar then it's every bit a competitor.

[@rousseau327]

StuRaz Oh, absolutely I don't doubt this car is a competitor to the 911 Turbo. But to "slay" the 911 Turbo implies that the F-Type is head-over-shoulders better than the 911 Turbo, which I don't think it is.

[@Stu282]

ewt415 Then I do apologise. Normally I find idiots who judge cars entirely on lap times that have no taste or passion for cars that brag about junk that can only match numbers for less money. Autocar let themselves down with the title, it isn't really a 911 Turbo rival anyway but it absolutely has an appeal that will sell by the bucket load. Doubt they'll make anything that matches E Type status though.

[@russiaviation]

The styling of the Jag F type coupe is just mouthwatering indeed....and the see-through roof just make the car even more special. What a beauty...!!!

[@JohnnyWrong]

Most desirable car in 2014. Stunning.

[@IsiahHD]

Modern Jaguars= Beautiful Drift Cars

[@gerardjaleo381]

It can't be a 911 Turbo slayer because it's an FR car, while the 911 is a 4WD. Nothing else to add. But still, it's a pretty car I'd love to own so much. BTW, just because it is Spain doesn't mean it's hot, actually it's cold during this time of the year so surely that F-Type had a hard time to keep its tires on the track.

[@anotherone10]

Wow it looks so gorgeous!

[@rdrg7362]

Congratulations Steve & Autocar for this video!

[@Target842]

About time Jaguar got back on the map after the XJ220, Sounds really Good wow... looks fun, I'm sure with some assists and less sideways action it's fast as it looks. Stunning.

[@kingkhoda]

Dear AutoCar, Just imagine how many more viewers you would get if you doubled the time and increased the budget of Steve Sutcliffe's videos, just as Drive has done with Chris Harris, and Steve's reviews are right up there and nearly as good as Chris' without the latter's budget or time.

[@paddie3698]

Well, it definitely looks better than Porsche. Take my money!

[@noodledlemons]

think too many people are stuck in the past. love the jag f-type and am really looking forward to the up and coming releases!

[@cleffy6978]

The thing I wonder most about this F-type is how it compares to another contemporary British vehicle. The Hammerhead Eagle I-Thrust.

[@TheTGStig]

Would have been a better review if the entire thing wasn't spent lighting up the rears sideways. Would have been nice to see how it actually compared to the 911 in terms of being driven properly at some point.

[@sichere]

Why is the rear spoiler not deployed :7:28 if he's doing 120 ?

[@stefantorozov7508]

One of the best looking cars ever built!!!! Great job Jaguar.

[@Snakebloke]

I'd take it over a 911 any day of the week; regardless of how in-love I am with the Porsche

[@hunghuge7717]

Looks good. The only negative for me would be it's lack of traction. If it's that bad in the dry, on a racetrack and on new tyres, what's it going to be like in the rain on a normal (bumpy) road? I presume there will be V6 variants? This one might even end up where the base car is the best of the lot. Unless they offer a 4wd option. If they do it really might have a good shot at the 911. Pretty please, Jaguar...

[@rousseau327]

I believe this is the F-Type Coupe R, which currently is their top of the line following the V6, V6S, and V8S Coupes.

[@bradanderson2]

ewt415 Coupe R replaces V8 S, so there's only the V6, V6S and R available. In terms of of the convertible version, some say the V6 S is the best.

[@rousseau327]

bradanderson2 Yes that is correct, my bad.

[@hunghuge7717]

***** Agreed but if you're trying to put that much power and torque down 4wd is kind of needed. It's not like the old days where 200hp was decent and 300hp was a monster. The sad truth is two tyres struggle to cope with this much grunt even in a straight line and don't stand a chance out of bends or on bumpy roads. It's a bit of a catch 22. Do you go for ultimate speed which will require 4wd or do you keep a more pure drive but sacrifice numbers? Personally I prefer RWD but I think there should be a 4wd system available as an option. Each to their own and all that.

[@MrPabsUk]

The sliding was deliberate, 501lb-ft of torque & 542bhp with all driver aids turned off is bound to break traction, & would do even in a 4WD car.. The point of that display was to show how controllable the chassis is in its pure, raw state.

[@fisherking3035]

somehow I'm missing the comparison to the 991 turbo. maybe reconsider the video title and description

[@SaleemHodge]

Nice preview. I really hope Jaguar does a gt3 program with this chaise! Gorgeous automobile.

[@gaz0044]

Stunning machine, and that noise is epic!

[@tejas1205]

This car is in the same price range as a Carrera S not a Turbo. So it shouldn't be compared to 991 turbo. So, is it a Carrera S slayer? Most definitely(in my book at-least).

[@js002003]

Agreed. Actually the R is more in the price range of a standard carrera as a moderately spec'ed out S will cost you upwards of 120K.

[@rodrigomora2047]

You have to take more in account the performance so it would be compared to the Turbo or Turbo S, as the Carrera S has around 400 bhp and the jag 500 something

[@rousseau327]

Another idiot who thinks price has anything to do with a car comparison. By that logic, the GT-R should be competing with the Carrera S too, but Nissan explicitly made it to compete with the 911 Turbo/Turbo S that costs 50-100k more.

[@themattjennings]

Sutcliffe. Jaguar. Barcelona. Not an F1 driver in sight. Great vid fellas!

[@veryfussy]

The Jag to me is the ultimate. Class, speed[ not the fastest] sexy, tear inducing, shivers up spine.... The Mozart of cars.

[@TheHaammer357]

My physics teacher has an original e type and I can certainly agree it is a very sexy, very beautiful car

[@mfba1000]

Surely, not faster than an 911 turbo; But surely, a lot prettier...

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Thanks Mr Sutcliffe, another stonking review Sir! ;-)

[@TheTonicro]

lovely car and video, i only fear that despite all this sideways stuff means that lap time wise is not as quick as 911s

[@steffydog]

Nice :) lovely E type too, go Eagle!

[@BrianAndersonTT]

I absolutely love how the convertible looks though

[@medat5101]

8:34 is my favorite part

[@jlewisbarned]

Which road was the E-type filmed on?

[@MarMPB]

JUST ONE QUESTION: Can that car present a good lap time or it just drifts it's rear end in the corners like the F- Type convertible and other Jaguar XK- (many letters here)? Because the F-type convertible got it's ass kicked by all Porsches 991 even being more powerful! That said I really liked the others aspects ( design, interior and power ) of the F-type!

[@mou3adh]

the porsche is more beautiful, more exclusive, fastest more powerful..has the PDK..we can only salute the return of jaguar to the high peformance field..but this F-Type can only prostrate to her majesty 911 Turbo..

[@bmancodgta4]

I would argue this Jag is far more beautiful, best looking rear end of any car today IMO. Also, the porsche is probably less exclusive. I have a hard time believing Jag will outsell the 911. Also, COST is a major issue. We're talking nearly 100,000

[@mou3adh]

the beauty depends on taste.. i find this jag so normal, the 458, 911 turbo and aston martins are way beautiful than it..exclusivity, a 911 Turbo cost 200.000euro so the Jag is outworn. and as i told you, in performance and road capability the porsche is far ahead

[@bmancodgta4]

All I have to say is price point. the Ferrari, Porsche and Aston SHOULD be better, they're a fuckload more money. It's going to look more "normal" because of money.

[@mou3adh]

waw ur so in man..relax..i don't need your lessons, keep it for you

[@chrisinyaass7508]

Man come on Show me where a Porsche is exclusive there just as common as a Chevy and there so boring to look at looking like a suped up vw beetle

[@bismillahmashallah]

911 is the nicest car period nothing will beat it overall track car, everyday car, and a beauty

[@slickvick456]

Does this car even corner without drifting? So far every review I’ve seen seems to be showing how “great” the chassis is. But it doesn’t seem to have the grip of an Aston Martin Vantage for e.g.

[@huss1205]

English sports cars are catching up recently. This F-Type is so beautiful with a special character. I wonder if they are as reliable as the German and Japanese sports car, such as the R8 and GT-R. I am no expert but I heard that English engines got some reliability issues and that's why some ppl still prefer to buy the Range Rover with BMW engines fir instance although they are few years old..

[@DarrellMinards]

Its easy to see why Jaguar sales are up 42%!

[@georgelovecar]

This is almost nine minutes of British Pornograghy. Love it!!!!

[@nerdglider]

great vid guys

[@stoneeh]

I hope they do an even more hardcore version of this.

[@nickmagee-brown739]

No. No. No. All wrong. The 911 turbo is a great car but that front engine rwd combo does it for me if anyone hear has DRIVEN a 911 turbo will know that bobbing feel at the front (not my cup of tea) and how the esp light is always on if you drive hard on damp or wet roads.and this is a spectacular thing to behold. Trust me ive seen both convertables together and the jag beats the turbo hands down. The 911 is engineered. This is crafted THEN engineered! Lovely...

[@VanishPenguin]

Entertaining review with misleading title. Nevermind the praise on the chassis, but how are you going to compare this against the 911 by doing slides all day??

[@elsa3dany1]

For me? Looks ugly... I am stuck with Porsche

[@FloShaban]

Porsche's look like beetles to me. At least Jaguar can change their design once in awhile, porsches are stuck in the early 1900s ):

[@TheCruizer]

Flo Shaban *yawn* The Beetles-bullshit coming from Clarkson! No own opinion or mind?

[@DethThrasher1]

ugly? wtf

[@iliabashel]

you are not normal included with those 8 people.

[@ChristianrnstrupRasmussen]

I would rather have the Brundle Eagle E-Type, you know what that's about. The F-Type is to heavy, no 4WD configuration, and it has such a slow infotainment system. If it should be mind blowing, maybe Jaguar should have looked at the GT-R.

[@sultanabran1]

I think as a design, the E type is much more successful than the F type. The E type has a design language throughout the entire car. the F type's backend looks like it's been designed by someone else who did the front. It doesn't look bad at all, but there's no continuity.

[@sharathnathan6339]

Both are beautiful..But I don't think comparing the legend with modern take of a fast,beautiful and epic car is right..Both have a class of its own..Personally Ill have the F-Type,its just so desirable,but then any car buff will choose the legend..

[@sultanabran1]

Libra Scale i'm not comparing the two with each other.

[@chazdrumzalot]

I tend to agree with you; to me the design looks great, but I don't think it will prove timeless. I wonder if the design will be refined over a few generations.

[@nazanin75]

I think they put the title like they did so people watch the video. I'm 40 and I've seen so many car company try to take Porsche on Specially the 911 and after few years they no where to be seen. They have perfected their car for over 50 years So a 5ltr super charged sounds good but it could never be as complete as 911

[@bow3i]

Well, it might not be as fast as a 911 Turbo, but it definitely sounds so much better, and doesn't look like a flattened Beetle.

[@robking1985]

Loving the Coupe, one of the best-looking cars of 2014.

[@jamesj97370]

Let me guess because the car is made by JLR and it's made in Britain and it's a British Journalist driving the car it is going to be the best car in the world :L as always Jag have made a car with no faults whatsoever lol

[@celt67]

Or we could have some American moron drive around telling us how 'awesome' the next shitty Mustang or Camaro is. Or a German bragging about the latest BMW...etc Ever heard of Jingoism ? You're displaying it whilst slagging it off.

[@Ivight]

Came from the awesome Jaguar ads. Well i cant afford a jaguar but im pretty sure the new car games will have this car so hahaha

[@brightenupcc]

A Cayman is almost 100% stiffer than a Boxster. One cannot underestimate the structural importance of a roof!

[@Chris.Davies]

Yes, but can it actually get around corners WITHOUT going crazily tail-happy?

[@sjd009]

Silly video title, haven't watched it yet and we all know the answer is no. Just review the Jaguar please. :) Watching now.

[@kempowarrior]

Definitely my favorite Jaguar but I hate that rear spoiler on this Jaguar F-Type R because it is to small. I think it look kind of stupid because it does not look proportionate to entire design of the car.

[@vika0194]

i just wish I was the reviewer, i would show so much more appreciation and enthusiasm

[@soubido]

somehow i think the convertible looks just a bit better. but both are beautiful cars!

[@SWatchik]

A pillars just don't look quite right. Great driving, still a great car

[@wmj731987]

After developing such a great car, why do they cheap out on a non DSG transmission?

[@rsj005]

I see myself buying this over an Audi R8... Looks more sleek & unique... Thumbs up for Jag...LOL

[@647killa]

Not a 911 slayer...yet. but it does slay everything including the 911 in the looks department. Just look at that thing. The coupe was sexy, but this is on fire. Hell give me one with any engine and a proper manual gearbox and I'll gladly make the switch from BMW.

[@turkishwarriorr1]

The you tube channel TFL car.sucks so bad and thank you AutoCAD for the great videos

[@NathanElcoate]

Jaguar are baaaaack!

[@benatbenland]

The brakes were carbon ceramic on the shot just after he said 'this car has the steel brakes'. Yellow calipers are the give-away.

[@NikoBell12]

No they were red. Look closer. There are two Jag's being used in this video and one comes with red calipers(steel brakes) and the other comes with yellow calipers(carbon ceramics). The guy was driving the one with the steel brakes but they just showed off some footage of the one with the carbon ceramics just for the hell of it.

[@karlInSanDiego]

You're all wrong. No manufacturer uses STEEL brake rotors. They use CAST IRON. Steel is far too soft to use on a street or a race car. The only place steel discs are used is on drag racers and motorcycles (stainless steel). Why must the Brits throw the term Steel Brakes around to contrast it with Carbon? They make us all sound like twats who have never lifted a Cast Iron rotor and said, "Bloody hell, that's heavy"

[@NikoBell12]

karlInSanDiego People just call them steel anyway, you muppet.

[@JaySee5]

The driver in the external shots is different. He's wearing a green shirt and sunglasses.

[@Poltergeyst]

that man can drift.

[@TheMuteemChannel]

good driving skills….

[@oviwankenobi17]

No WAY is this a 911 Turbo slayer. All I saw was a car going sideways around a track.

[@Jigsjigz]

i Wonder if they make an "R" with a supercharger or a turbo.

[@blibbax]

They will, it's a supercharger and it's featured in this video.

[@Jigsjigz]

blibbax oh right i didnt hear the wine from a supercharger like others... need to read up on it.

[@roosterandabaldguy]

I'd forgotten it only came as a convertible until about half a minute into the video :D

[@DavidW894]

I don't see the Jag beating the 911 turbo on track. The 911 will always be the number 1 driver's car out there. For a Jag to even stand a chance it would have to shave a good 100 kg. However when it comes to looks and the noise, the Jag rapes it in the face. 911 will always look a bit too Volkswagen-ish to me, especially in the interior. It just doesn't look like you payed over a 100 000 quid. Not bashing on the 911, I get the type of person who buys it. It's a no-nonsense pure driving machine I'd like to drive on the track. The F.type is a lovable bastard I'd have in my garage.

[@snyc42]

Jags make British cars what they are

[@gabriell16bishop]

The only thing I got from this review is that the only difference between this and the BRZ (GT 86 and FRS) is leather.

[@idontwan2know]

So you get a borderline super car on an F1 track and all you do with it is show us how easy it is to drift around corners? Is that what constitutes great handling now? Come on.

[@angi733]

Luke warm praise. Doesn't look as good as expected either. Glad it exists though :-)

[@wtfimdoinghere]

i lovedddd that Jag. Amazing car, but I'm still a big Turbo S fan.

[@NaikMichel]

Title is a bit misleading.....a 911 turbo would murder that thing

[@hollowaydavidk]

You didn't answer the question. Is it better than the 911 turbo?

[@jwhyte4203]

Steve, I honestly cannot see a single thread between the E-type and this car, other than the badge. The former is one of the very best looking cars ever, whereas [for my money] the F could be a facsimile on steroids of that dead plain and boring S2000. It beggars belief that this car could be compared, in any sense, to the massively physics-bereft dangerous 911. One might seriously ponder how Porsche, manic leaders in stupidity, and faced with a huge drubbing at the 'ring by the GT-R, managed to come up with a MID-ENGINED car to get back in the power/speed/price race.

[@v_alexiadis]

What a beautiful thing! However, I think comparing it with the Turbo is plain wrong. Completely different cars. The Carrera S probably compares better.

[@mrwomansilver]

not at all, look at how much power the jag makes, completely out of the carrera s's league.

[@v_alexiadis]

brian mangold Look at each car's performance though. It's not just about power. The Turbo annihilates the F-Type from every single point of view. Compared to the Carrera S though, it's much closer.

[@celt67]

ianiva "The Turbo annihilates the F-Type from every single point of view" Not on looks and the exhaust note it doesn't. Also if you were in the market for a car in this performance range, a Jag Ftype is far more exclusive than a dime-a-dozen Porsche. Porsches are wonderful cars, dont get me wrong, but if it were my money, I'd have the Jag.

[@v_alexiadis]

celt67 OK I give you that but the 911 is still a pretty car and sounds nice. And when it comes to the driving, it does annihilate the F-Type. Much quicker and drives better as well. Love the F-Type but for me it doesn't compare to the Turbo. It can't.

[@bradanderson2]

ianiva Much quicker yes, but how do you know it drives better than the F-Type Coupe R? You don't. Unless you take both to the track side-by-side and see which one you personally enjoy more, you can't know for sure.

[@ravoid36]

Don't think Jag are trying to slay anything. This is a heavier car and offers a different experience to a turbo :)

[@sidescrollin]

if the reported time for the V8 s is 4.2 and the actual tested times are 3.6-3.8 and the reported 0-60 for the R is 4.0....then what is the actual tested 0-60 end up being? 3.4-3.5? The 100k F type r is lined up to have a 0-60 in the leagues of 300k ferraris and lambos

[@mikeguy1289]

Nothing beats a Porsche.

[@donoldduckben]

The first thing i said when i first saw it , i want it

[@parismalaspinas2488]

i couldnt choose between this and a porsche targa 911 4s....

[@TheMegaCONARTIST]

...is it a Porsche 911 Turbo slayer? Sweet dreams!!!

[@JurgenDX]

Nothing comes close to the 911.

[@TheCarxpert]

Mclaren MP4-12C slays a Porsche 911 and quite a few Ferrari's aswell... This Jag is something very special aswell, car of the year!

[@JurgenDX]

TheCarxpert Too bad the Mclaren is ugly as fuck...

[@parismalaspinas2488]

TheCarxpert quite a few ferraris?r u kidding me?you cannot compare a ferrari to a 911 even if its a ferrari van

[@celt67]

Paris Malaspinas Read his reply properly, moron. He didn't compare a ferrari to any 911.

[@eddiejones1728]

The looks an sound are amazing, and if u can afford this or a 911 turbo the well done , an each to there own . Wat ever ur choose u will still have an amazing car that's ur privileged choice.

[@storck08]

If it's got the infamous Jaguar's reliability I would rather have a basic Cayman...

[@LeMeBucallion]

You didn't even answer or mention the question from the video title!! WTF?

[@Phantom096]

So no further information about the supercharger since there are many types of superchargers. Also V8 engine by who not Ford I hope!! Nice curb weight tho and a great power to weight ratio. A bit too much torque but with the electronics I guess it does not really matter. Nothing some traction control can't fix. Fantastic drift car.

[@Phantom096]

+Ben Daulton Yes very good. Solid engine I am told by the Mustang guys.

[@drose4138]

Beautiful Jag but it aint no 911 turbo slayer, not on its best day

[@njaphs]

They shudnt be even comparing this car to a porsche. forget the drive this car shud be sold on looks alone.