There's a 296 hp 4cyl F-Type Now

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
04/12/2017 at 09:40 • Filed to: None

I didn’t know the UK wanted this. It’s not slow, 5.4 seconds to 60 mph, top speed was 155 mph I think. No manual, yet! Better balance but it isn’t like it’s now a front engined Cayman, right? US Oppo, is this something you’d be interested in? I mean the old 2014 V8 S Convertibles are probably cheaper than this would start right now.

DISCUSSION (24)

Honeybunchesofgoats > Wobbles the Mind
04/12/2017 at 09:48

New? No. But assuming that it was priced accordingly low compared to others on the used market, I wouldn’t discount it.

It’s funny to think that there’s a 2017 F-Type that makes six more horsepower than my 16 year old XJ8.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Wobbles the Mind
04/12/2017 at 09:48

Only if they made it sound as amazing as the 6 and the 8.

Cherry_man1 > Wobbles the Mind
04/12/2017 at 09:50

If it’s low enough my dad would be all over it because he loves these things badly as coupes.

Alfalfa > Wobbles the Mind
04/12/2017 at 09:51

Following the curve of the other F-type engines available, that would put it at just around 40k. If it still sounds pretty good, I’d say that’s a good buy.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Wobbles the Mind
04/12/2017 at 09:56

I want this. Gib pls.

I’ll take it in Blackberry Metallic over black leather.

Milky > Wobbles the Mind
04/12/2017 at 09:57

This will be the one to own. Out of warranty.

Its a Jag, when it gets old you’ll be under the hood and this one will have so much room! I can’t find an engine bay picture though.

Jayhawk Jake > Wobbles the Mind
04/12/2017 at 09:58

I would be interested if it had a manual. At about 3500 pounds It’s more like a British Ecoboost Mustang than a front engined Cayman, which is great.

Wobbles the Mind > Jayhawk Jake
04/12/2017 at 10:01

I was just thinking that too when I remembered the Camaro 4-cyl matches it. Would be sexy.

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > Wobbles the Mind
04/12/2017 at 10:17

I would never buy a 4 cylinder F-type, I don’t really follow the auto news, so I discovered it in the form of a proto at work. A soul crushing experience.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jayhawk Jake
04/12/2017 at 10:17

It is the British Ecoboost! People have been spending stupid money on turbo 4s in Audis (and now BMWs) for years, not surprising the option is coming to Jag. Progress (if that’s what this is) wait for no man.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Wobbles the Mind
04/12/2017 at 10:19

considering the V6 manual starts at 61k this thing makes no sense

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/12/2017 at 10:20

Good luck.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Cherry_man1
04/12/2017 at 10:20

starts at 59,900. aka 1500 less than the V6 Manual with 50 more HP

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Jayhawk Jake
04/12/2017 at 10:31

It’s a winning formula, if it’s affordable then who wouldn’t want one?

FromCanadaWithLove > Wobbles the Mind
04/12/2017 at 10:44

Can’t speak for Americans, but the F-Type is too expensive in Canada. A V6S with common options is over $100k. If the 4 cylinder is priced and equipped right, I can see it working.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Wobbles the Mind
04/12/2017 at 10:54

0/10 would buy. If I am spending my money on one of those someday (it will have to be used) I want a V8 with a manual and RWD, but some reason they won’t make that so I will settle for the V6 S. I can’t decide if I want a coupe or a vert... It is such a tough choice.

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Base MSRP $82,200

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Jayhawk Jake > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
04/12/2017 at 10:58

Aw, it’s not as affordable as it could have been. Starts at $59,900. I guess that’s competitive with the Boxster, but man...if it had been XE priced?

Textured Soy Protein > Wobbles the Mind
04/12/2017 at 11:05

The current average UK fuel price for premium unleaded is £1.18/liter. Converted to ‘Murrican that’s $5.62/gallon. Sure it’s a premium car but yes, there is a market for a 4-cylinder F-Type over there.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Jayhawk Jake
04/12/2017 at 11:11

Booooooo, just buy a used SC/V6 manual and enjoy it more.

Rico > Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction
04/12/2017 at 11:33

Was it that bad to drive?

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > Rico
04/12/2017 at 12:32

I sadly don’t drive them. I guess they drive alright, it’s just the idea to put a 4 cylinder engine in such a car that I don’t like

Rico > Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction
04/12/2017 at 12:39

The car has a lot of heft so I was curious how the 4 cylinder felt.

SpeedSix > Jayhawk Jake
04/12/2017 at 12:45

Well, if it doesn’t sell well because it’s not cheap enough, it’ll get enough discounts to make it probably worth it.

Jayhawk Jake > SpeedSix
04/12/2017 at 15:04

Yeah, maybe. I feel this one really needs the stick option. Of course it not having it probably signals the V6 won’t get the option anymore either.