F-Type Flaunts The Four

"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork) 01/30/2014 at 14:37 • Filed to: F-Type, Jaguar, AutoCar, Economics, OppositeLock

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The Jaguar F-Type could be facing a mutation into a turbocharged four-cylinder Boxster fighter. AutoCar is also suggesting that the F-Type could come equipped with a 4-wheel drive system in the near future, possibly in conjunction with turbo-4.

four-cylinder F-Type will also be slightly lighter overall than today's V6-powered version and should benefit from improved agility because the new 'Hotfire' engine will sit further back in the car's nose and put less weight over wheels. Fuel economy should also see a noticeable improvement.

Both the lighter, more efficient engine and the all-wheel drive system should help improve sales among the European states. Increased demand will most likely come from a drop in price for the 4 cyl. over the V6 and V8 models, and from the increased usability that an all-wheel drive system brings with it.

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Svend > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/30/2014 at 14:40

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I need a cold shower. I'm sitting in front of my computer having a crisis at the moment.

That is a sexy rear.

Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/30/2014 at 14:43

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1. Install 1.6 DIT engine with AWD

2. Enter WRC with rally F-type

3.??????

4. Profit

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/30/2014 at 14:43

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F-type which by all rights should have a NA straight 6 being offered with a turbo four. A *jag*...

AMC/Renauledge > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/30/2014 at 14:52

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The F-Type does need to come down in price a bit. A turbo-4 would be perfect for that job.

AWD, however? I'm afraid it'd add too much weight.

Brian Silvestro > Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ 01/30/2014 at 14:53

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THIS

bob and john > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 02/01/2014 at 01:25

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yea, i remember an article somewhere here about how turbo 4's are just in too many dam places now.

this is a perfect example of it. you do NOT buy this car because you want to save money. you buy it with your heart, not your mind.

if there is anywhere where a turbo 4 should NOT make an appearance, its in this thing