Does Jaguar's New F-Type Have What It Takes To Stand Side By Side With The Legendary E-Type?

Jaguar has high hopes that its stunning new F-Type can be a worthy successor to the legendary E-Type. We put the two cars head-to-head

It’s been a long time coming, but we’ve reached the moment of truth for the new Jaguar F-Type, as we test it on UK roads for the first time. To find out if the car has what it takes to join the ranks of legendary Jaguars, we’ve lined it up against a very special opponent.

The original E-Type was launched more than half a century ago, and ever since then, Jaguar has tried to recapture its magic. Over the years, models such as the XJ-S and XK have come near and yet been so far from the E-Type’s perfect mix of style and performance.

But from the outset, the F-Type’s aim is to be a thoroughly modern sports car that gives a nod to its famous predecessor.

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quizz - 4/30/2013 7:06:32 PM

+1 Boost

For "fun" there should at least be a manual option for the base model (stripped down, light "RS" version). If it's not about raw performance number but driver engagement through the winding back country with the top down, nothing beats a stick.

PUGPROUD - 4/30/2013 8:19:54 PM

+2 Boost

When the E was introduced there wasn't a person over ten years of age who didn't want it...it was a game changer, gotta have it, oh my God is it beautiful car. Nothing on the road could match its looks...it had good performance...and was priced well below a Mercedes SL. The new F is nice looking but will not equal a Porsche performance wise and is over priced. The E was from another galaxy...the F from a small country across the pond.