New F-Type debuts at Hillclimb

JAGUAR: MODELS FEATURE STYLING UPDATES AND NEW TECHNOLOGY ADDITIONS

The Special Edition 400 Sport, a dream for enthusiasts, will only be on sale for one year.

Jaguar fans and performance car enthusiasts are in for a treat at this year’s Jaguar Simola Hillclimb. The event marks the South African debut of the 2018 Jaguar F-Type, which features styling updates and new technology additions to the most dynamically capable, performance-focused Jaguar.

Three variants of the F-Type will be in action: the 423kW, allwheel drive F-Type SVR, in both Coupe and Convertible body styles, as well as the Special Edition F-Type 400 Sport, powered by Jaguar’s 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine producing 294kW.

The 2018 model year F-Type gains new technology in the form of Jaguar’s InControl Touch Pro infotainment system. It boasts super-fast responses, intuitive tablet-style operation, intelligent navigation functions with real-time traffic and live weather reports.

Enthusiasts will also be able to capture and share their driving experiences using the new ReRun app, developed in collaboration with GoPro. In a world-first, ReRun combines real-time video from the driver’s GoPro with key vehicle performance data including speed, throttle position, gear selection, braking force and g-force.

With a focus on optimising performance, purists will be able indulge in the joy of driving by ordering an F-Type with a six-speed manual transmission. This will be available on models equipped with the 250kW and 280kW su- percharged V6 engines.

On sale for only one year is the Special Edition 400 Sport. It features an uprated chassis comprising the Super Performance braking system, Configurable Dynamics and 20-inch wheels with a unique dark satin grey finish. Additionally, it features distinctive yellow and dark satin grey badging to perfectly complement its

choice of three exterior colours: indus silver, santorini black and yulong white.

For more information and to build your own F-TYPE, visit jaguar.co.za

This year’s Jaguar Simola Hillclimb commences with Classic Car Friday on May 5, when owners of historic road and race cars compete in their iconic cars for the Classic Conqueror trophy. On May 6 and 7, attention will turn to the exhilarating King of the Hill competition. This will see the new Jaguar F-Types competing alongside more than 80 other road-going sports cars, supercars and purpose-built race cars.

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