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.
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.
+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 ...
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.
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.
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.
+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
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 ;)
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)
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.
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.
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?"
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 :)
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.
It's a jag, so it will probably brake in 1-2 years. better get a german, like a SL AMG. mine is from 2005 and still going strong. SL55, 100k miles, driven pretty hard its entire life, no major repairs.
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!
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 :)
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.
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.
TheSmokingTire Hmm, I think only if you're absolutely smitten by the looks and exhaust... But still, its 45 GRAND, that's asking a lot for what amounts to a nicer interior - oh and a badge. It's not like this car is any better on a track, even with the power.
[Unsolicited, barely justified opinion incoming] IMO I think this ISN'T as GOOD as the 911, for performance, handling, tracking etc. but it is more theatrical/ emotional, which in some cases I believe is MORE important.
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 !!!!
A beautiful car that is not a 911! Sounds like somebody dropped an LS7 into the engine bay! The only thing cooler and classier is an Aston Martin $$ :)
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!!!
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)
Isn't the hairy handling the very appeal of this car. Why replace it with AWD, just make AWD optional and revised the suspension of the current one for more traction and name it a track version or something.
i have the same daily struggle as matt, im 6 foot 1 and i weigh 240, AND IM 17!!, i am way too tall for many cars, knowing matt fits in a car means i fit lol. please no hateful comments :)
Seeing Clarkson who is massive on TG comfortable in it was a green light for me. It is great fitting into a 2-seater so comfortably with room to spare.
I really hate this guy. He is a bad driver as you can clearly see, but the worst part is that is just seems so in love with himself, he is simply disgusting.
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.
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.
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.
I would prob not buy the R version cuz it is not the right one.. The F-type V6S Convertible/Coupe With Manual (I think convertible is more classy and amazing but I hate convertibles because wind noise, extra weight, and the usable space) The other type that I would buy is the F-type SVR, or Ev-type(I assume Ev-type will be the hybrid version 1.6L-twin charged engine from CX75, Making 502hp on the CX75 I assume it is going to be lower, and the batteries from CX75, like an i8) But No, certainly not the R
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.
Not in the short term. However I think a meticulously looked after, low mileage RWD F-Type R in 15-20 years time will be extremely sought after. Especially with the original design spec. Assuming that cars haven't all gone electric powered by then and petrol powered cars have become obsolete?
Oh they will be obsolete. But no one is gonna stop the enthusiasts from having some fun. I doubt petrol powered cars will be completely banned before 2040. Sure on public roads but theyre not gonna stop a couple people having fun on tracks I think :P
"Most staggering about the new F-type coupé is the simple fact that Jaguar has improved the torsional rigidity of the convertible by 80 per cent." www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/jaguar/f-type-r-coupe
I would like to do that same type of test drive in my 2009, 120000 miles, Chevy SUV. Reving the engine at 5000 rpm and taking those downhill curves at 80 mph while drinking coffee and shit.
If you look at the terrible sales numbers, Jaguar can't give these F-Types away. They are missing their expected sales numbers by nearly 70%! It's too bad because they are not bad cars. I think they need to eliminate the base model and lower the price of the S by 8K and the R by 15K. At their current prices, you can't justify buying one of these over a Cayman or a 911, or even a Corvette.
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!
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
Matt are you serious about the noise??? I mean I drove this thing for a while as I mentioned before, that noise is normal. It sounds just like the exhaust burble/backfire to me. Especially since you say it's off throttle.
TheSmokingTire you just dropped the worst news ever!! Jag is going 4WD (is it on all models or only the v8?) but then you dropped the best news ever!!! V6S getting a manual!! thats some great news!! I always thought when I win the lotery, I'll buy an Ftype and swap the trannie for a manual or sequential one!! now more realisticly, in a few years I'll be able to buy a second hand one with the manual gearbox!!
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.
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
Coupe was measured as 80% more stiff than convertible......or so I'm told. It's really tough to take these reviews serious when they conflict with information. Obviously it's not supposed to be scientific but come on. Motorcycle reviews are even worse.
No offense to you Matt, I'm a lot older then you are, but I'm sure you can handle a car better then i can, but from what you're saying about this car and it's the same thing that's said about the Viper, maybe it takes a professional driver to handle the R and the Viper?
Matt, you ask "what are you doing"? He or she is old and doing the speed limit. Probably a she. Nice area where you are driving. Keep up the good reviews.
he'd get a v6? if anything i would love to know that my car has more power than i would like to use.... cause i would find a drag strip and slay tires!
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.
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.
@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
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V6 with manual and rear wheel drive. And shave of 300kgs...These are way too heavy.
I want this car but in a convertible. I want the challenge of taking on this power and becoming a better driver in the process of being able to tame this car. I really want this car after seeing this video.
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.
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.
6:09 That is not a great road to be cycling on. A distracted driver coming around a bend could mow that dude down before either of them knew what happened.
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.
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.
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.
Rumblestrip.NET Randy Pobst is amazing at it too
***** Also one of my favs! Matt, Harris, and Pobst. Legit good dudes!
***** The Stig's silence makes a lot more sense now.
"Go for the V8 and leave black lines everywhere!"
- Chris Harris
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?
I was thinking the same thing. I'd love to see other cars chasing along.
Yes please try to do that Matt.
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
+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 ...
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Why do you think it's all rookies? Matt sure isn't the only good driver on the same road...
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.
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.
It "growls" like a jaguar ;)
UnrelatedNonsense And it snorts like a hippo
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.
+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
A 6.2 is just evil though it’s amazing
That road has some crazy drop-offs w/ no guardrail, one wrong move & someones toast lol .. canyons aren't for the faint of heart
Piffydaily someone died when they rolled their porsche off piuma last week.
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 ;)
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)
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.
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.
wait .. your MOM drives a Jaguar F-Type ! that's dope man
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?"
I've had my RWD for about a year. It's very well sorted, AWD really isn't necessary.
no more RWD? fuck that shit. AWD for the weak.
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 :)
There’s no such thing as a 2014 R Coupe.
The RWD cars are pussycats, with decent tires. PZeros are family car tires. R888Rs are required.
There were quite a few cops on that road, glad yiu didn't get pulled over..
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.
LOL! 9000 miles, its at the end of it's service life! What a car though!
matt4270 press car miles are like rental car miles but with track/drift days built in.
TheSmokingTire If you ever wanted to product test anything.. give it to the press, if it is going to break it will with them.
What happens to press cars when they go back?
Cops were out in force that day
rwd, supercharge v8 , dat exhaust, through some tunnels in the alps with the window down :P
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR Is Just As Loud!
The Jag will swallow a 911 Turbo and shit it out whole.
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
Get that car some straight pipes :)
It's a jag, so it will probably brake in 1-2 years. better get a german, like a SL AMG.
mine is from 2005 and still going strong. SL55, 100k miles, driven pretty hard its entire life, no major repairs.
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!
Matt handled the Yaris quite well. I was already throwing my hands up in the air.
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.
This car is just so evil sounding!
I'd love a RWD. But definitely understand the desire for AWD. Either way, as long as I get to listen to that exhaust
Bad place to turn around 6.55secs into the film. Good job another Journo wasn't testing a fast car coming the other way.
He always makes 3 point turns wherever he feels like. It is absolutely infuriating.
Cayman GTS review next?
Just a few repairs then it’s as good as new
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.
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 :)
probably did a survey run before filming
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.
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.
so many CHP/Sheriffs
Damn $117,000? Tell me, is it really worth the 45k or so over a loaded Stingray?
highwaystar1009 if you can afford it; probably yes.
TheSmokingTire Hmm, I think only if you're absolutely smitten by the looks and exhaust... But still, its 45 GRAND, that's asking a lot for what amounts to a nicer interior - oh and a badge. It's not like this car is any better on a track, even with the power.
And think what you could do to the vette with the change.
highwaystar1009
You might as well pick up a z06 for 117k
highwaystar1009 Most people who buy these cars probably wouldn't be caught dead in a Corvette.
I think at 117 thousand bucks, I'd option out a Cayman GT4 instead.
Nice video, Matt!
[Unsolicited, barely justified opinion incoming] IMO I think this ISN'T as GOOD as the 911, for performance, handling, tracking etc. but it is more theatrical/ emotional, which in some cases I believe is MORE important.
Dang, there were a lot of cops around there.
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 !!!!
11:17 dat cold swet when you go trough stop sign without stopping and right after that see a police car. :)
I know you say you can't do driving shots etc but it would make these vids so much better
A walk around of the vehicle inside and out would be great too
A beautiful car that is not a 911!
Sounds like somebody dropped an LS7 into the engine bay!
The only thing cooler and classier is an Aston Martin $$ :)
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!!!
one of the best looking cars built to date. love it
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)
Isn't the hairy handling the very appeal of this car. Why replace it with AWD, just make AWD optional and revised the suspension of the current one for more traction and name it a track version or something.
i have the same daily struggle as matt, im 6 foot 1 and i weigh 240, AND IM 17!!, i am way too tall for many cars, knowing matt fits in a car means i fit lol. please no hateful comments :)
+subie_cuhh fatass!!!
Seeing Clarkson who is massive on TG comfortable in it was a green light for me. It is great fitting into a 2-seater so comfortably with room to spare.
lol 9,000 miles and its at the end of its service life. any idea what they do with press cars after everyones given it a thrashing?
Jack Mitchell they go to auction. "executive demo"
I really hate this guy. He is a bad driver as you can clearly see, but the worst part is that is just seems so in love with himself, he is simply disgusting.
32 inch inseam? It’s okay, we’re not judging, but bro ur like a 36 waist at least lol
His mom's v6 s, that's just awesome
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.
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.
BTW TheSmokingTire see my post on the Mustang video about swapping shifter levers.
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.
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.
sounds like an exhaust mount has come off. great car, but i would have the V6S.
AWD Jag? Not sure I like that, I'm not exactly the target market for Jag though
Matt. try to drive a camaro around the canyons , would u ?
I would prob not buy the R version cuz it is not the right one..
The F-type V6S Convertible/Coupe With Manual (I think convertible is more classy and amazing but I hate convertibles because wind noise, extra weight, and the usable space)
The other type that I would buy is the F-type SVR, or Ev-type(I assume Ev-type will be the hybrid version 1.6L-twin charged engine from CX75, Making 502hp on the CX75 I assume it is going to be lower, and the batteries from CX75, like an i8)
But No, certainly not the R
You either sound sick or are just having a bad day here. Not sure which. Just not as excited and more of a chore
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.
the price for the RWDs is gonna go through the roof i think.
Doubt it
Not in the short term. However I think a meticulously looked after, low mileage RWD F-Type R in 15-20 years time will be extremely sought after. Especially with the original design spec. Assuming that cars haven't all gone electric powered by then and petrol powered cars have become obsolete?
Oh they will be obsolete. But no one is gonna stop the enthusiasts from having some fun. I doubt petrol powered cars will be completely banned before 2040. Sure on public roads but theyre not gonna stop a couple people having fun on tracks I think :P
"Most staggering about the new F-type coupé is the simple fact that Jaguar has improved the torsional rigidity of the convertible by 80 per cent."
www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/jaguar/f-type-r-coupe
I would like to do that same type of test drive in my 2009, 120000 miles, Chevy SUV. Reving the engine at 5000 rpm and taking those downhill curves at 80 mph while drinking coffee and shit.
Don't manufacturers use an engine dyno to produce the official hp figures with some generic exhaust?
If you look at the terrible sales numbers, Jaguar can't give these F-Types away. They are missing their expected sales numbers by nearly 70%! It's too bad because they are not bad cars. I think they need to eliminate the base model and lower the price of the S by 8K and the R by 15K. At their current prices, you can't justify buying one of these over a Cayman or a 911, or even a Corvette.
... and yet, the F-Type is Jag's best selling model. I blame the horrific dealer network.
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!
Latigo Canyon reminds me of Colorado National Monument, only less pretty.
I think the correct saying is...' it squirts from corner to corner really fast'
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
Unsubscribed after the 'smart ass' Fast and Furious bashing video.
Matt are you serious about the noise??? I mean I drove this thing for a while as I mentioned before, that noise is normal. It sounds just like the exhaust burble/backfire to me. Especially since you say it's off throttle.
Kaipeternicolas the metal on metal clanking noise is not normal. backfiring, yes. clanking, no.
TheSmokingTire okay gotcha. It didn't sound that much like metal clanking in the video to me that's why I wanted to make sure. Hmm...
TheSmokingTire you just dropped the worst news ever!! Jag is going 4WD (is it on all models or only the v8?) but then you dropped the best news ever!!! V6S getting a manual!! thats some great news!! I always thought when I win the lotery, I'll buy an Ftype and swap the trannie for a manual or sequential one!! now more realisticly, in a few years I'll be able to buy a second hand one with the manual gearbox!!
AWD is optional on V6 and V6S (as is the stick), but the V8 model is AWD / Auto only going forward.
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.
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
Coupe was measured as 80% more stiff than convertible......or so I'm told. It's really tough to take these reviews serious when they conflict with information. Obviously it's not supposed to be scientific but come on. Motorcycle reviews are even worse.
And I thought a rotor can only get warped if it's a one piece rotor.
Old mate cyclist saw him on way up, was prob waiting for Matt hahaha
No offense to you Matt, I'm a lot older then you are, but I'm sure you can handle a car better then i can, but from what you're saying about this car and it's the same thing that's said about the Viper, maybe it takes a professional driver to handle the R and the Viper?
Matt, you ask "what are you doing"? He or she is old and doing the speed limit. Probably a she. Nice area where you are driving. Keep up the good reviews.
So you can't even option RWD in the future? That I do not like.
Hey buddy,
All 2014 F types are Convertibles. Coupes, (like the R) are 2015 MY and up. Great vid!
You ever thought to do some POV One Take videos?
TheValentino1998 I tried one, it's too shaky to be enjoyable.
So what happened to the Porsche? I didn't see it any time in the rear view mirror...
Completely ignored the 356 at 1:46 like a boss
he'd get a v6? if anything i would love to know that my car has more power than i would like to use.... cause i would find a drag strip and slay tires!
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.
I just watched anothe video of a guy in a V6 S convertible. He said the clunking turned out to be the Diff'.
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.
@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
V6 with manual and rear wheel drive. And shave of 300kgs...These are way too heavy.
I want this car but in a convertible. I want the challenge of taking on this power and becoming a better driver in the process of being able to tame this car. I really want this car after seeing this video.
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.
I really don't think you could go wrong with either the V6 or V8! They both sound so amazing.
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.
6:09 That is not a great road to be cycling on. A distracted driver coming around a bend could mow that dude down before either of them knew what happened.
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?
In the near future, if you miss the 928, you'd probably get an AMG GT.
not all of us are driving canyons. we want that powa!!
The entire F-Type lineup is so sexy. I'd never be able to afford an R model, but a man can dream.
The Coupe is 80% stiffer structurally than the convertible actually.
Pop-up AC vents. Think they'll still be working 60k miles from now?
Also, too bad no sunroof :(
Latigo. One of my favorites.