{"id":68185,"date":"2013-04-17T01:03:15","date_gmt":"2013-04-16T23:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gtspirit.com\/?p=68185"},"modified":"2013-04-16T23:36:09","modified_gmt":"2013-04-16T21:36:09","slug":"first-drive-jaguar-f-type-v8-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtspirit.com\/2013\/04\/17\/first-drive-jaguar-f-type-v8-s\/","title":{"rendered":"First Drive: Jaguar F-Type V8 S"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Jaguar F-Type V8 S is the top model of a launch range that includes the Jaguar F-Type V6 and Jaguar F-Type V6 S. We’ve explored the other two models in depth already. Our final day with the F-Type focused on the V8 S. It promises more of the excellent dynamics coupled with unrivaled atmosphere. It is the first true sports car to leave the Jaguar factory in almost 40 years.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll immediately notice the V8 by its quad tailpipes as against the V6 model and its twin central pipes. Our example also had the optional 20 inch wheels with carbon fibre inserts and a truly awesome Firesand Metallic paintjob. From the rear the tailpipes make it look more muscular, yet the body panels are exactly the same as any other F-Type model.<\/p>\n

The V8 S is the daddy of the F-Type range. It gets the same familiar 5.0 litre Jaguar unit as we have seen in cars like the Jaguar XKR, XFR and XJ Super Sport. It is slightly detuned for the F-Type, producing 495hp rather than the 510hp we have become accustomed to. Yet the F-Type is a lighter, smaller package and can in fact feel every bit as fast on the road. The F-Type V8 S reaches a limited top speed of 186mph with 100km\/h in 4.3 seconds and 60mph in just 4.2 seconds.<\/p>\n\r\n