Jaguar F-Type R-Coupe RWD - One Take

Matt tests Jaguar's last RWD F-Type Coupe R press car on one of SoCal's tightest canyons. All Hail the RWD Jags!

[@DorDor400]

TheSmokingTire its utterly impressive how you can go flat out in these cars and still hold a conversation with your self and inform us of your opinions and what youre thinking. Koodos man. Great review.

[@RumblestripDotNet]

Dorian W. I'm glad you are smart enough to notice this, just driving at "normal" speeds and talking on camera is hard enough, doing at elevated speeds is incredible hard, which is why I apprecate the skills of people like TheSmokingTire, VB-H, Harris, Tiff Nedel and a few others.

[@thestig007]

Yeah, I'd be completely speechless if I was driving that car like that... Must take a lot of practice to talk and drive like that.

[@mattymogue]

Rumblestrip.NET Randy Pobst is amazing at it too

[@DorDor400]

***** Also one of my favs! Matt, Harris, and Pobst. Legit good dudes!

[@TheCuriousNoob]

***** The Stig's silence makes a lot more sense now.

[@TimWepunkt]

"Go for the V8 and leave black lines everywhere!" - Chris Harris

[@Piffydaily]

That road has some crazy drop-offs w/ no guardrail, one wrong move & someones toast lol .. canyons aren't for the faint of heart

[@TheSmokingTire]

Piffydaily someone died when they rolled their porsche off piuma last week.

[@Ozmeister666]

If you think this is scary google for "Furka Pass" Images. Real scary drop-offs and no guard rails, only some stumps which do more harm than good. Also much narrower roads than these. It's also where James Bond nearly gets shot in Goldfinger ;)

[@Piffydaily]

TheSmokingTire Ah'man that sucks, RIP to them... Schleberger I did, crazy road, scenic too..one of the most gnarly turns I seen, although I don't know the name, was when watching Man of the Isle, they were taking this sweeping right hand turn w/ a sheer drop-off at like 160 (or more)

[@thestig007]

I was thinking the same thing. There's plenty of places where if you get hit by oncoming traffic, you could be pushed off the side of the road, to your death. Crazy.

[@slaWterCH]

Schleberger Ah the Furka, one of my favs. Especially at night without traffic. The only thing that might get in the way is fog and deers around the top.

[@Kaipeternicolas]

I drove this thing for a while here in Germany and I have driven many cars before but this one really did it for me. It's just so much fun. The sound, power, and lack of traction is just so enjoyable if you know what you're doing.

[@YanaTheFlash1]

Great review video! The F-type coupe is definitely one of the better cars that has been made in today's modern age. Its sporty, stylish, and LOUD. Great way to show off those characteristics about the car! Great job on this one man!

[@quacktac]

I've had my RWD for about a year. It's very well sorted, AWD really isn't necessary.

[@Addictedtovinigar]

i love these reviews by you matt, they seem so much more natural and honest than many others i have watched. you seem so impartial and just tell us how it is in reality. keep up the good work !!!!

[@DylanK811]

Very impressive car...those roads you drive on look like a blast! Those cyclists have some balls to be out there cruising around with cars rocketing through the canyons all day.

[@ScottZ370]

Could you set up a rear view camera for incidents like the Porsche and I remember a few videos back for that Abarth trying to keep up?

[@thestig007]

I was thinking the same thing. I'd love to see other cars chasing along.

[@theeeMitchi]

Yes please try to do that Matt.

[@judybigbooty108]

TheSmokingTire I agree you should set up a camera in the back ,to see rookies trying to keep up with a pro such as yourself

[@johnypiston]

+1 ..and yes I know its a "slippery slope" as you like saying. But come on man ..the success of these One Takes deserves an improvement here and there ...

[@Ktmzqw]

They Hate Us Cuz they Anus Why do you think it's all rookies? Matt sure isn't the only good driver on the same road...

[@HEMi1995]

Love these long videos, Matt! Keep em coming.

[@keyser456]

I got my 2016 R (awd) about 6 months ago. Yes, the exhaust is stupid-loud (especially if you keep the RPMs > 3k) and I wouldn't have it any other way. Going through tunnels or under overpasses and rolling the windows down you'd swear you were at a NASCAR race. It makes you wonder "is this legal?"

[@403patriot3]

i love this show, man...just love it. i watch every episode and dig your reviews. cheers from canada, keep 'em comin'

[@RaiReplays]

Jesus, that corner at 7:50 scared the shit out of me lol. It looked like Farah was taking it at an obscenely fast speed

[@Heavy-C]

Many I really love these one takes. You brought an interesting dynamic to your channel. Keep it up TheSmokingTire

[@JasonWMorningwood]

Had to pause the video to swap underwear after the first demonstration of the sound. I used to love the sound of AMG Mercs, but this is just so much better and it kinda ruined my love for them.

[@UnrelatedNonsense]

It "growls" like a jaguar ;)

[@cupofmozzarella]

UnrelatedNonsense And it snorts like a hippo

[@TheCuriousNoob]

There are nearly zero Jaguars in my part of Texas but I heard one on the highway the other day... waaayyy better than what my tinny laptop speakers can recreate. Whoever designed that exhaust setup is my hero.

[@gianhet]

+Jason W. Morningwood its a different sound man, i still love AMGs sounds, maybe even more than the f type even though the f type does sound pretty awesome

[@the-boring-car-guy]

A 6.2 is just evil though it’s amazing

[@ALNDRY]

wait .. your MOM drives a Jaguar F-Type ! that's dope man

[@RIDETHIS1982]

one of the best looking cars built to date. love it

[@beanmw96]

You are actually living my dream life. I'm so jealous, you're extremely lucky to do what you do. P.S I also fucking love these videos, thanks for sharing your experiences and opinions, oh and excellent driving skills. Keep it up man :)

[@vector409]

really enjoy this one take format Matt :)

[@bigusdickus3068]

I've literally never driven a rear wheel drive car until I drove this V8 BEAST. It was absolutely absurd

[@EvanMoon]

Enjoyed watching you calmly rip up a curvy road in a "wild" car. It seemed to handle the transitions and uneven surfaces well. Thinking back to the Datsun 510 video, we really have come a long way in car tech.

[@charlielong]

I died at the road rage comments during this video haha. Great review, with good information and actual enthusiasm, you don't see that in reviews much anymore!

[@dane4327]

That clanking noise off throttle brings back memories of the rear subframe cracking and tearing apart the rear floorplan of my Z3 M Coupe.

[@moneyfreak161]

spot on review, agree with his thoughts totally

[@robertjdm]

I really don't think you could go wrong with either the V6 or V8! They both sound so amazing.

[@Acct1941]

I think the vibration in the wheel might be a slightly bent rim, simple to repair, but often the case with large offsets and hitting a pothole at high speed can really do it.

[@mellena88]

Matt handled the Yaris quite well. I was already throwing my hands up in the air.

[@pauljordan5823]

Enjoyed your comparison between the V6 with a stick and the V8 monster...you make some very good points. Power is a lot of fun in a straight line, but it looks like the S is just a little more fun to throw around.

[@ThomasFerrugia]

The most impressive thing is Matt garnering over a million subscribers while delivering the laziest, least-effort content possible. "Let's see what happens if I just sit in the car, drive for 10 minutes and jabber. I'll mount two cameras so it appears like more is actually going on." Kudos to you man for pulling it off!!!

[@mzondi1970]

I love the one take series. And the roads. I hope somebody asks you to drive a well prepared Honda . Would love to see a old teggy done right on the one take series

[@dlizzle]

you're the hardest working man in web auto journalism, matt. much appreciated.

[@delboy2596]

Can't call that hard work.

[@nyansugoi]

I think at 117 thousand bucks, I'd option out a Cayman GT4 instead. Nice video, Matt!

[@renaldonelson970]

yes he does seem to love his f types

[@PaulStrauss]

I've had the V8S for a while. It's a blast to drive, but it's definitely a handful in the corners. I'll be curious to see how the AWD handles.

[@deeneshdhanrajh8374]

Excellent review, make a fast car thats fun to drive slow. Absolutely nailed it man

[@xTouragx]

Good Review Matt...I was curious about your continued reference to the V6 vs V8 in regards to the sound...does the 6 sound any better or different? I will be honest..while I love the sound of that glorious V8, how old would that be over a period of time? If I am looking at a V6 for the better driving experience, then I am wondering how it compares to a 911 or other competitors. As others have already said, thank you for a great review.

[@ItsTheNada]

Had a 370z... loved it but only reeeeeally loved it on the highway at speed. Now have an F Type R. I love it at 20mph and at speed.

[@Zavarzin]

TheSmokingTire Hi Matt! Yet another great video! I guess now is the time to ask, any idea when you'll get your hands on the AWD version?

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

What is done at that location that all those cars are just parked there ?

[@adamszuszkiewicz1709]

Could that noise be something wrong with the exhaust system? Like a valve or something?

[@DocHavoc0512]

Matt is flying lmao I never realized how fast these car journalists actually drive these cars on the road

[@phlegmasia]

It's videos like this that make me watch them and listen to TST podcast. I get just as frustrated with cars that pull out in front of me and slip into park: "What are you doing?!?"........great.

[@z1003]

Hey buddy, All 2014 F types are Convertibles. Coupes, (like the R) are 2015 MY and up. Great vid!

[@blues03]

There were quite a few cops on that road, glad yiu didn't get pulled over..

[@forum678]

Do you have any opinion on the 01 02 camaro ss?

[@matt4270]

LOL! 9000 miles, its at the end of it's service life! What a car though!

[@TheSmokingTire]

matt4270 press car miles are like rental car miles but with track/drift days built in.

[@wobblysauce]

TheSmokingTire If you ever wanted to product test anything.. give it to the press, if it is going to break it will with them.

[@bumblebeecbr]

What happens to press cars when they go back?

[@luis39205]

So I haven't driven this car and I already know, from reviews like this one and others (waiting for the Top Gear one) when I have enough money, the V6S is the one I'm buying. This arguably is the best looking modern car up to date. Genuinely, Astons come very close but this Jag is the real deal.

[@texasheartnsoul]

I'd love a RWD. But definitely understand the desire for AWD. Either way, as long as I get to listen to that exhaust

[@porsche911CarreraRSR]

Matt I love watching your videos and this was another great review, but I gotta say... It looked like you were driving really fast there. Be careful man.

[@sahiel5]

hey matt can u do a new mustnag reviev v8 and 4 cylinder.i rly wany to know what u think about them

[@JessShanahan]

Oh god, what a road!

[@500302]

Matt which one would you prefer? The AMG GTS or this car??!! I am a bit confused I used to drive the cls63 renntech and sold it. Now I am searching for car that is more fun. Regards

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Weird noise is probably something flogging out in the diff area - maybe one of the cradle bushings - track days put a hell of a load on components like that.

[@jsquaredlamborghini]

Is this Johnny liebermans long term loaner? I just read his update in the April issue of motor trend and he was talking about it being awful in the rain.

[@karlbuttler]

That Damned Toyota you were stuck behind in the beginning was like a snail...

[@altern8ive]

TheSmokingTire im surprised you drove the blind corners of the canyon so quickly considering last time you were on that road you nearly got caught out by a few fallen rocks :)

[@trallaton]

probably did a survey run before filming

[@deeneshdhanrajh8374]

@6:45 he says it shifts up for u. In dynamic mode mode without sport this happens, if u put it in sport it doesnt shift at all. u will feel the engine over revving and the power going

[@Average_Enthusiast_]

Just curious, how close in straight line speed would it compare to a '15 Mustang GT? since you mentioned in in the video...

[@TheSmokingTire]

a lot faster.

[@EverythingTaylored93]

Matt if you were to choose between an M4, F type S AWD, or another sports coupe for under $90K which would you choose. I'm an undecided prospective buyer. Thanks!

[@hodillac]

11:17 dat cold swet when you go trough stop sign without stopping and right after that see a police car. :)

[@supercarcharity3066]

This car is just so evil sounding!

[@grishchenko1991]

As much as I was an advocate for /Drive, I happened to enjoy this one take more than the /Drive segment you did with this car. Plus you can actually hear the car here vs. the other take. I think these one takes have a lot of potential if you could just find some people to hold a camera at a few corners.

[@rogerj412]

Is that same red truck always pulled over at the same spot? I swear I've seen Matt drive this road in other videos and it seems to always be there.

[@megabilly0]

I just love how you can't hear the wind of the supercharger

[@rubenlucescu5651]

I think the clunking from the rear end is just the jack loose in the trunk. If it's not that, then, I dunno... the diff falling out?

[@christianaugustin7047]

Cayman GTS review next?

[@SkarnDeBrax]

The gearbox of the 458 Italia (v8) is not faster are you sure ? I think that I don't understood correctly all stuff that you said (my english is not very good)

[@darios9797]

this thing would be one of my dream cars if it had a v8 coupe r manual version!

[@bmwmsport11]

Matt's showing a little road rage in the beginning with that Gray Toyota lmao

[@RealtimeReviews613]

I know you say you can't do driving shots etc but it would make these vids so much better

[@RealtimeReviews613]

A walk around of the vehicle inside and out would be great too

[@cbzo6]

That looks fast!!

[@purpledro28]

2015 Honda Accord coupe v6 MT or a Subaru wrx?

[@TheBrokenEclipse]

So what happened to the Porsche? I didn't see it any time in the rear view mirror...

[@ssilver88]

Cops were out in force that day

[@nobodyspecial313]

The entire F-Type lineup is so sexy. I'd never be able to afford an R model, but a man can dream.

[@bottomlayer]

Pop-up AC vents. Think they'll still be working 60k miles from now? Also, too bad no sunroof :(

[@aejaxe6]

It's a shame that local tracks will not let you on them. Would be nice to see some track action in these rides.

[@OrganGrindersSwing]

That noise sounds like the early STI "strut clunk"!

[@RumblestripDotNet]

TheSmokingTire How quickly an engine revs up and down is usually about flywheel weight. I'll guess the Jag has a heavier one to help with torque delivery and daily driveability, where as the Porsche has a lighter one because it's more of a track/sports car vs the Jag as a GT/sports car.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Rumblestrip.NET probably true, I also think the flat-six is a layout much more conducive to lag, and without the drag of a pulley-driven blower.

[@RumblestripDotNet]

BTW TheSmokingTire see my post on the Mustang video about swapping shifter levers.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

The ZF8 needs a big old torque converter hanging off the engine, full of transmission fluid, so yeah, you are totally right - a fluid flywheel is always going to have a disadvantage when it comes to rotational inertia.

[@bnmcmhn]

Don't forget the supercharger add's inertia to the engine, and boosting air into the system is always going to add latency to the throttle response. Probably couldn't make it change revs faster without making the torque delivery less manageable.

[@001bigtuna]

nice driving

[@devonfinch3]

Hey Matt I was wondering if you could give a young fella looking to somehow get his foot in the door to be in the same sort of buiessness you are some advice on how to just get started in it? I understand its more than less just journalism but it would be really cool if you could share a secret or two of how I might be able to drive the new f-type every year (figure of speech) if your feeling generous It would be very appreciated sir! keep on keeping on Matt Farah

[@romanizaboss6641]

Nice transition when the vents come up! As far as that rattle noise, sounds like an broken exhaust hanger or baffle. Just guessin

[@emac282]

Roman Izaboss Thanks what I was thinking a broken exhaust hanger

[@DaDon_krazy]

im 6'2 but this car is soooooo small. i had a hard time getting in and getting out . i was scared to get back in cause i could barely get out .

[@SegerGiesbers]

The cop is still standing still at the same place a few weeks later :P

[@Gochsener]

nice car, nice driver :)

[@kenrickf]

Nice video Matt... Did you get the chance to film any of these independent reviews when you were here in Dubai or was your schedule too hectic?

[@TheSmokingTire]

Ken Fernandes my schedule was insane in Dubai. I hope to go back and do more later this year.

[@Doughbodyboy]

so the rear wheel drive cars wi

[@Doughbodyboy]

not all of us are driving canyons. we want that powa!!

[@JaronAames]

I think that Matt, TheSmokingTire, deserves a pat on the back for all the asinine comments and arguments he/ they respond to in the most polite way possible. Well done sirs.

[@atticus6572]

I'm absolutely in love with this beauty. Maybe it's the RWD purist inside me talking, but I'm not feeling the whole transition into AWD. In the end, I'll just stick with the V6 S.

[@TheBrokenEclipse]

Plus it's a stick so there's a double bonus!

[@TheBrokenEclipse]

+Jon .Snow For me I don't see any problem with a manual GT car - the manual just adds to the experience.

[@bryandoherty9399]

What do automakers do with the press cars after they're finished being press cars?

[@TheSmokingTire]

if they are production cars, they sell them at auction. If they are pre-production cars, they get crushed (NHSTA Rule)

[@bryandoherty9399]

Ah okay thanks

[@shunsato6621]

Not that I would be able to afford it but I wish this version would also come in standard.

[@syst3mbl0w3r6]

His mom's v6 s, that's just awesome

[@FFE-js2zp]

The Jag will swallow a 911 Turbo and shit it out whole.

[@CustomBudd]

TheSmokingTire Would you take this car or an equally priced Viper? Of course I'm biased, plus I should ask someone that has driven both. Any thoughts?

[@mattfarah7794]

CustomBudd I'd get the F-Type as a daily driver and the Viper as a weekend/track car

[@CustomBudd]

Matt Farah I figured you'd say something like that, thanks for the input

[@hampstershat123]

He said the manual cant handle the power.. what does that mean? He means whatever transmission jaguar has around right?

[@thestig007]

I believe so. Jaguar may not have a gearbox strong enough for that power, but one could be built. But building a new gearbox is more expensive than just throwing in an automatic and calling it a day.

[@JerryC25]

That sound

[@JoaoRabit]

Matt nice vid! Someday can you do this "one take" videos with the Corvette C7?

[@TheSmokingTire]

João Coelho We did a full video on the C7, that did quite well, and if we can score a Z06, probably worth a pretty-ish film of that.

[@JoaoRabit]

Oh, I didn't noticed that you had already made a video with the C7, my apologies.

[@TheBrokenEclipse]

TheSmokingTire Please get a Z06! I will kill for that video!

[@LawrenceTimme]

rwd, supercharge v8 , dat exhaust, through some tunnels in the alps with the window down :P

[@heartbeatla]

That clanking could be the driveshaft u-joint.