Jaguar’s F-TYPE undergoes its first dynamic challenge with three world-renowned drivers – Martin Brundle, Christian Danner and Justin Bell.

The three top drivers put both the F-type 380PS V6 and 495PS V8 prototype models to the test.

The cars were driven at the UK’s Snetterton 300 circuit in cold and challenging conditions and also on the surrounding Norfolk roads. The fortunate trio of international racing drivers and commentators, were the first outside of Jaguar’s own development team to be able to test the F-TYPE’s performance limits.

Their efforts were witnessed by Mike Cross, Chief Engineer Vehicle Integrity, Jaguar, the man who has directed the team which has worked tirelessly to ensure the F-TYPE delivers a truly rewarding sports car driving experience.

“It’s been a fascinating day,” said Mike. “The entire F-TYPE development programme has, from a vehicle development perspective, been focused on delivering a connected sports car driving experience. To witness three respected drivers take to the track and to hear their positive comments validate our work has been great.”

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The camouflaged prototype F-TYPE S and F-TYPE V8 S models provided for the test were fully representative of production intent from a dynamic and powertrain perspective. The 380PS F-TYPE S covers the 0-60mph sprint in 4.8 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds) and has an electronically limited top speed of 171mph (275km/h). Corresponding headline figures for the F-TYPE V8 S are 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds) and an electronically limited top speed of 186mph (300km/h). Both feature all-aluminium construction, Adaptive Dynamics suspension and an Active Exhaust system.

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