The Jaguar F-Type is Crazy Fun - One Take

Matt flies solo to Seattle, WA to try Jaguar's hot-rod rolling bit of aluminum sex on the beautiful roads surrounding Mt. Rainier. The Porsche 911 may be the gold standard of six-figure sports coupes, but can the all-new Jag hang with this crowd? Let's find out, in one take.
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[@TheSmokingTire]

Got an email from Jaguar this morning, they asked if they could use my "visceral" quote in their marketing materials lol

[@yazanhabayeb63]

I swear to god !!! this is the most honest, the most beautiful review of the F-type I've ever seen .... I watched this video the day it came out ..... almost a year ago !!! and still the best review of the F-type hands on heart " better than clarkson review " THANK YOU MATT

[@Cuseball121]

This guy is a great reviewer. Real honest American review.

[@andrewhowell1911]

The F-Type is such a gorgeous car. But I have to tell you- I actually prefer the exhaust note of the V6! It's so raw!

[@ricksays7133]

It's more balanced too because of the engine weight.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Making a balanced video isn't always about thinking of negative things to say about the car just so you can show people how balanced you are. The F-Type is fucking awesome. It's a great product with great looks, great power, and great features at a very competitive price. I have nothing to gain by saying a car is good or a car is bad or somewhere in between. The F-Type rocks my nuts, and I want one, with a blown-ass V8.

[@lonememe]

This is one of the most candid Mat Farah reviews I've seen. Fucking hilarious and makes me want the car too. The hand job, the wife screwing, all of it...god. Brilliant!

[@TheSmokingTire]

In the last month I have been: making a 60-minute film for The Smoking Tire called "All Cars go to Heaven," filming six episodes of tuned for the upcoming season, filming and editing this review, the Corvette review, corvette burnout compilation, attending pebble beach, and I am currently in Europe filming Super Speeders 7. By the end of August I will have spent a total of 4 days at home.

[@NewQJones]

I love how the interior keeps shifting from red to black... great editing lol

[@younggotribe]

That might be the best car review I've ever seen. The dude mentioned handies and screwing a 911 owner's wife while he's at the track. It's refreshing to see a video that doesn't bang on about limited slip differentials, torque vectoring, blah blah blah. Keep up the great work Matt.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Yeah, and I'm always open to trying a new big-horsepower car, and will always give them another chance. I've tested about 25 S197 Mustangs in the last few years, and it has been my experience, through driving so many different cars, that unless you're building a dedicated drag car, the S197 does not get better the more power you add. 500 HP is the limit that car can effectively get to the wheels with that chassis. If you know someone who wants to challenge my opinion, have them email me.

[@TheSmokingTire]

tuned runs in seasons, like television. We air opposite big muscle. So when big muscle ends, Tuned will resume its 13-episode season in October.

[@08V8GT]

One of best reviews ever. It's all about how a car makes you feel! Well done.

[@LysergikFuneral]

One of my favorite TST vids Matt. Thanks. Awesome job for a One Take. Looked like you had a great time Production values are getting better. Have fun in Sweden!

[@TheSmokingTire]

i thought it really set off the red paint nicely! and if you get a day without rain, the roads southeast of seattle are amazing for driving.

[@TheSmokingTire]

The handling isn't made worse when you put a V8 in it, if that's what your implying. The V8 gets a better suspension, better differential, and better traction system to make use of the power, and after driving both back to back on the track, I decided I like the V8 better, and all Jaguar's pro drivers on hand agreed with me. The people at the track who liked the V6 more tended to be the more timid, less experienced drivers.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I started this month in Seattle, at the event in this video. From there I went into the woods for a week to make a 60-minute film for TST called "all cars go to heaven." then came home for a day, drove to pebble beach, drove the C7 for 6 hours, then drove home. I was home editing for 2 days before flying to Copenhagen to start filming Super Speeders 7, where I am now. I also filmed an episode of TST today. I'm in Europe filming that shit until the 30th, then I'm home for 2 days before leaving.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I love how this judgement call is made clearly by someone who hasn't driven either car. This is the difference between my opinions and yours, mine are actually informed by experience.

[@CrazyWillification]

I have been watching you for years and you have just sold me on the Jag. Thank you

[@TheSmokingTire]

I was completely by myself, with only two Go Pro's and given zero extra time to film. So while the quality of the video isn't what our whole crew is capable of, considering the time and resources I had, it's amazing I was able to make anything.

[@TheSmokingTire]

The Delorean is at DMC Anaheim undergoing the restoration while I'm in Europe filming Super Speeders 7. When I get back to LA next week I'm going to head down there and hopefully grab an update video.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Actually, the music was written for us by our friend Devin Gati. We have the exclusive license to it.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I'm 6'3" and I did fit with the roof closed, yes. I found it pretty comfy actually.

[@TheSmokingTire]

all I had was two gopro's, and I edited the video myself. I have no training whatsoever in final cut, and edited the video on a transcontinental filght from a coach seat. Considering how little footage I had to work with, the basic gear I had, and the conditions I worked in, it's amazing the video came out as good as it did.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I love when I talk shit about a car and people are like, "Thank god someone is finally being honest," but then when I absolutely love the car I'm "kissing the manufacturers ass" or "being a salesman." Either I'm honest or I'm not. Just because I don't say what you want to hear doesn't mean I'm not being honest or trying to sell something. The F-Type is fucking awesome, so I spent 9 minutes saying why it's awesome. If there's a problem with that, it's your problem. not mine.

[@TheSmokingTire]

My vette is louder, but the Jag is quite honestly the loudest mass production car I've ever heard.

[@jshaw6600]

Great video Matt. I've never been a huge Jaguar fan but this car is the very first one I truly like and would get in a heartbeat.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Depends what kind of driver you are. If you're a good driver that can handle a very powerful car with a short-ish wheelbase, the V8 is the only way to go, because the extra power (and everything that comes with it) is an incredible value proposition. If you're timid, inexperienced, or not a very good driver, the six is better.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I love when people use the word "bias" because I have a pre-existing opinion of a car (based, of course, on driving it). If I drive a 911, and I'm not that into it, that isn't bias, it just means I'm not that into it. If I were to say "All cars made by X company suck," that would be bias. But since I'm not bias, you'd never hear me say that.

[@TheSmokingTire]

If someone started their comment with "I've driven both cars," or something along those lines indicating that he had driven both, I'm happy to listen. The wording of the original comment (specifically the word "would be") indicates pretty clearly it's a speculative comment, or one based on a third party evaluation.

[@TheSmokingTire]

the wording of that sentence in the video was strange, I agree, and yes, you are correct, both V6's are supercharged. The perils of reviewing cars in one take.

[@TheSmokingTire]

"unusual" means no one wants to watch it. We get paid on views dude. We make films with cars that we think will get us the most views for our resources. The F-Type (along with the C7 Corvette, which you will see shortly) is the hottest car of the summer and we had every intention of covering it.

[@Basketballerphx]

Another impresssive video. /Drive is lucky to have people like Matt and Chris. This channel is awesome as well!

[@TheSmokingTire]

I'm interested about your experiences switching from the 911. It's been my experience that the 911 Turbo's and GT3's are phenomenal cars for the money, whereas the Carrera's and Carrera S's are way overpriced for what you get. Thoughts?

[@TheSmokingTire]

I drove the V6. It was a very nice car until I saw the price tag of my tester: $99,750. The price tag of the V8S tester right after it? $102,500. Which would you have if you're writing the check?

[@TheSmokingTire]

The V6S I tested was only 3 grand cheaper than the V8S. And 2 weeks after Clarkson reviewed the V6, he drove the V8, and said it was better.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Excellent points, both. to 1, yes, I misspoke and should have said 7-series BMW's, not S-class Mercedes. to 2, I later learned that only the V6S gets "true" launch control, which is lame.

[@TheSmokingTire]

the "problem" is that you blow the tires off first and second gear, not the ratios themselves. So, not a problem at all.

[@TheSmokingTire]

There was a financial issue and our last season was cut short 2 episodes. We will return with a full 13 episode season in October.

[@TheSmokingTire]

most people who buy 911's go with PDK not because it's advanced technology, but because it doesn't have a clutch. Track rats will care, but the average driver will think one paddle shift system is as good as another, especially when it's the proven ZF that shifts as fast as it does.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Upgrading to the V6S, and then the V8 gives you much more than just an increase in power. The suspension, brakes, differential, and traction setups are unique to each car. If you think you can buy a base car and do a better job sticking a few parts on it than just spending the extra money for the factory-developed upgrades they already sell, prepare to be disappointed.

[@Dave-in-France]

I'm a Brit so I do have a vested interest in how Jaguar products are perceived across the world and I'm so delighted that real Car Guys like you, like the F-type. I had a 911 a while ago and now have a S-type and in terms of how both cars made me feel there is NO CONTEST - the Jaguar wins hands down. Dave

[@Matt77346]

Matt, thanks for another entertaining review. I currently own the XKR-S vert in British racing green and it is an amazing GT...I had a 997 911 C2S and I think your comments are spot on. The F-Type looks like tons of fun. Jag is killing it right now and I'm looking to what they will release in the near future. I think its only going to get more insane from here.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Such is the case sometimes when I have to attend press events by myself. I film as much of myself as I can without a camera crew, and I hope that the videographers the company hired to provide B-roll did a good enough job to fill the gaps. In the case of, say, the Range Rover film, they did great. In this case, they definitely fell short.

[@flytrapcan]

Always love your work Matt. Thanks for plugging the 911 so frequently. I always enjoy hearing why I shouldn't own a 911, gotta dream, and how this or that is better. The constant reasoning never gets old. Whats the most talked about car in this review? The Jag or the 911? Still I love the British shape and engineering. When it comes down to it we are car guys and I'd drive this Jag any day of the week. You gotta roast those tires! Matt! The Smoking Tire this biotch!

[@TheSmokingTire]

Even when it's free, nothing is ever enough for some people.

[@TheSmokingTire]

It's what happens when I'm by myself, rushed by a press launch schedule, only have GoPro's, and the videographer Jaguar hired didn't provide me with nearly enough B-roll. I'm disappointed in the quality of the video, but the message comes through and better have the video than not have the video, even with its imperfections.

[@TheSmokingTire]

No, actually, I misspoke, but it is in the BMW 7-series and the Audi A8/S8

[@BeBarnee]

the message comes through the video loud and clear and thats all that really matters

[@themonkeydew]

matt u the greatest. amazing ass review man. u are THE greatest of all time. f type is my dream car and i love how honest u are on cars. u really know what you're talking about and i appreciate that unlike several of these other automotive journalists.

[@TheSmokingTire]

That's because you equate a price tag to a horsepower number, as if that matters. There's way more to a car that just a horsepower number, especially when you consider that car's cost.

[@TheSmokingTire]

rule of thumb: don't buy top-tier cars with the smallest engine. Wait and buy a year-old V8 with 5,000 miles on it for $80k

[@acoga]

Thanks, Matt. I wish more car guys would stop obsessing about tenths of a second at a track and focus instead on the street driving experience. I appreciate you making that distinction.

[@StephenMorganCanada]

Just commented on your Vette review as it added the GM sportscar to my short list but then this. Love the sound. Heck the reason I love my Boss 302 over any of my previous BMWs is the sound. This sound, way to go Jaguar.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Just because something can be much more powerful in the aftermarket doesn't mean it needs to be that powerful from the factory. The Jaguar V8S already requires what I'd call an "excellent" driver to get everything out of it, much more skill than I possess, and in my opinion, is already way too fast for most people. They also need to make sure the engine lasts for 150k, which is not a concern for someone bolting a whipple on a mustang.

[@HenryPerez_royal_hp]

a good friend of mine has this car, I pretty much see it everyday, same color same everything as the one Matt's riding in right now and let me tell you, that car is STUNNING!

[@jasonmorecroft7764]

I have the 2015 V8S, if you drive in 3rd and stay around 3000rpms, you can play with the noise instantly on and off, and you have awesome acceleration right after. It is a beast of its own. Love it.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Lol I think your reviews have been a lot better over the last few months Matt. I'm really starting to love your point of view on the car world and the fact that you express it regardless of who you piss off. You're right about the V8 being the craziest and more entertaining version, but I personally would have the V6 S I think. I drove it and it was plenty fast for me, had better balance and the motor didn't feel like it was overwhelming the chassis like in the V8. Keep up the great work! +1

[@TheSmokingTire]

You're right, I misspoke. I meant to say BMW 7-series, but when you're doing in one take, sometimes you flub the line. Good catch.

[@MrL1mey]

Jag is from my hometown and although I'm now an AMG owner, I'm happy that they've finally come out with some good cars that I'll want to own.

[@fe1138lix]

Great review as always Matt. Two things: 1. The ZF-8speed doesn't come in any Mercedes they build the transmissions themselves. 2. The V8 doesn't have a real Launch Control, only the V6S does.

[@TheSmokingTire]

"who thinks soft top when making a comparison to a 911?" - Someone who is comparing the 911 to a soft-top car would reasonably use the soft-top 911 as a comparison. Or, they could just be using the fact that in the US, the soft-top 911 outsells the coupe nearly 2-to-1. Furthermore, even though Porsche's web site shows a "base" Carrera S for $99k, I assure you no such car exists, no such car will ever be ordered. The cheapest CS coupe I've ever seen was $110k, and most are well over $120k.

[@MrHarlemworld]

Matt you always do a damn good job on your reviews,few and i mean few can do like you bro! keep up the good work bro!

[@TheSmokingTire]

I'll make sure to work pillaging into the next film.

[@MattyD209]

I was waiting to watch this review! nice! I have one question and I apologize for bringing up Tuned in a Smoking Tire video but I really want to know: Will you still be doing the season reviews after each season of Tuned? I don't know what other feedback was but I really liked watching the season wrap up videos that you did. Either way, thanks for adding plenty of exhaust clips of this car.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Washington is a beautiful state. I only wish we could have stayed at the Alderbrook rather than downtown.

[@TheSmokingTire]

without a viewfinder or backpacker screens, can't adjust exposure in real time while driving. This is why, when given the chance, I prefer a traditional press loan to going on a press launch: I like having a film crew to make sure shit looks good so I can think about driving and talking. Unfortunately, that wasn't an option for this video.

[@TheFlaskoqueef]

One of the best reviews matts made

[@TheSmokingTire]

Even if Jaguar offered the car in a stick, I'd bet everything I have that they wouldn't sell a hundred stick cars the first year. It only feels like a $100k car if you have the V8.

[@roccozilla1969]

The cracklin of the exhaust is siiiiiick.love this machine!

[@dukedase7]

Funny the video is 9:11 long.

[@TheSmokingTire]

The British just cannot get over the fact that they do not own the rights to the pronunciation of the name of an animal.

[@TheSmokingTire]

If it had california's weather I'd agree. Gorgeous place indeed.

[@TheSmokingTire]

High HP mustangs prove that more isn't always better. If you want to brag about how much horsepower you have, get a shelby super snake, so I can laugh when I show up with something with half the horsepower (and half the weight, and twice the suspension) and smoke you in every performance competition you can think of. We had a RS3 recently, and used it as camera car while filming an RSTI for Tuned. The RSTI, with 300 HP, walked the Mustang every time.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I smoked the shit out of the rear tires, so the back end stepped out a bit. That's something I want from a 495 hp car.

[@wizardsmokey]

sounds almost as good as an Aston Martin V8 Vantage. That's about the highest praise I can give.

[@senshibat8920]

Roar Raise your Throated Exhaust to the heavens -seeing an advert for the Italian racing red w red interior drooling

[@maddogsk8er86]

The used prices on the F-Types have hit a super reasonable cost vs older performance/sports cars. The supercharged V6s can be found in the high $20s / low $30s. They're like Honda S2000 priced now.

[@TheSmokingTire]

If someone can show me a noise pollution ticket received while driving a stock F-Type, I'll pay the legal fees to fight it just for the story.

[@CTP1111]

Hows it compare to the aston martin vantage? Is it larger on the interior?

[@ohsnapps5297]

like always great review matt btw your the best reviewer of all time!

[@TheSmokingTire]

The words that are bleeped out are "fucking" and "hand job." I'm sure, despite the bleeps, you had no problem understanding it. After some very polite requests from people who like to watch TST at work, in front of their kids, with their parents, I have decided to, on a case by case basis, bleep some words.

[@sheruwalia7450]

driven both. and must say the v8s had more drama and a sense of occasion but around corners at high speed it really didn't feel so inspiring. Hoping to see how the v8r AWD feels.

[@chihuahuaverde425]

Once again, another brilliant and entertaining review!

[@pgrens]

Welcome back, Matt! Jolly good fun, this one!

[@nitrous2oxide]

Hey Matt i just wanted to say, thank you for making this video and please dont let all the lazy youtube self appointed "expert" film producers get to you because there are a lot of us who really appreciate what you do. keep it up mate!

[@pologod9941]

It's all about the sounds and power... nice car.

[@TheSmokingTire]

The V6 models can easily approach/surpass the cost of a V8 model. And it has a very small trunk. Besides that, nothing.

[@ODIOPOWER]

the 1st and the 2nd gear are really close, the 3rd lose a lot of rpm when you engage. Its that annoing Matt or the engine out take the "problem" ? is the gear box shared with the 6 cylinder platform ? nice vid :) tnx for that^^

[@seekahaa]

heeey finally .. I've been waiting for a new clip from you guys since forever

[@joedyskrobak2678]

Have one...nothing short of amazing!

[@TheSmokingTire]

When I get home from my European road trip next week.

[@TheSmokingTire]

The V6S isn't half bad. I'm just not spending $85k+ on a car with a V6.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Let's think of some other cars that are "overkill": Shelby Cobra, Sunbeam Tiger, Ford Thunderbird Supercharged, Dodge Viper. Yep. Overkill sounds like exactly where I want my $100k to go.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I drove it on what I would call very smooth roads. If I tested it in NYC, i might have a different opinion.

[@rtingdds]

Matt, this is my F Type V8s 2014 Jaguar F Type review, a unique color combo & 2014 Jaguar F Type V8s launch, crazy loud exhaust sound How do you like the color? Are you going to have any TV show coming soon?

[@LemurClothing]

Read comment about "tasteless remark" while watching video. The joke was better than I thought and literally made me laugh out loud. Lighten up, Francis.

[@Ellias32188]

Matt, it looks like the steering was a little squirrly when you used the launch control. Was it really that bad or did it just look bad?

[@TheSmokingTire]

An aftermarket exhaust isn't the same thing as adding two cylinders.

[@1stdefenseinc]

Funny watching this vid after watching the new vid where you are over the pops and cracks. Hello from the past.

[@MrMercules]

The F-Type was a personal project of TaTa. So thanks to him the F Type is here. Something that was impossible during the Ford era of Jaguar.