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Jaguar’s All Aluminium, Two-Seater Convertible Sports Car Offers Top Performance and a Thrilling Drive to Luxury Car Enthusiasts
Saad & Trad the exclusive distributer of Jaguar cars in Lebanon, unveiled one of the most anticipated models to date for the luxury car manufacturer, the Jaguar F-TYPE, in Beirut.
The Jaguar F-TYPE was unveiled during an exclusive event held in Saad & Trad showroom and attended by notable VIP guests in addition to loyal Jaguar customers and a selection of media.
The Jaguar F-TYPE is a continuation of a sporting bloodline that encompasses some of the most beautiful, thrilling and desirable cars ever built, representing a return to the company’s heartland with a two-seater, convertible sports car focused on performance, agility and driver involvement.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Michel Trad, CEO of Saad & Trad, said: “We are witnessing here today the unveiling of the thrilling sports machine, the E-Type’s successor and the fruit of luxury and performance, the F-Type. It is unquestionably an impressive sports car which stays true to the company’s rich history of design and speed. Our promise at Saad & Trad stays unchanged as we exert our efforts to stick to the excellence standards that we represent through iconic brands like Jaguar.”
From his side, Mr. Robin Colgan, Managing Director for MENA Region, stated: “Jaguar has a rich sporting heritage stretching over 75 years, and the F-TYPE is the perfect embodiment of this. The F-TYPE isn’t designed to be like any other sports car, it’s a Jaguar sports car – ultra-precise, powerful, sensual and most of all, it feels alive. I am thrilled to be here today to launch the latest addition to the Jaguar family in Beirut.”
The Jaguar F-TYPE is now available to order, along with the full line-up including the XK, XF and XJ models, from Saad & Trad showroom.
About the F-TYPE:
- The F-TYPE is an all-new, two-seater, Jaguar sports car
- Front-engined and rear-wheel drive, the F-TYPE is engineered to deliver pure dynamic driving reward and stunning performance
- Visually, the F-TYPE’s exterior demonstrates a new sports car design language for Jaguar, with cleaner lines delivered through the discreet use of technology such as deployable spoiler and door handles
- The F-TYPE’s interior features a driver-focused philosophy, with engaging controls encased in dramatic architecture. Unique technical grains tailor the trim materials, further differentiating the dual-cockpit cabin
- Three models will be available – F-TYPE, F-TYPE S and the F-TYPE V8 S. They are powered respectively by Jaguar’s new 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine in 340PS and 380PS outputs and its 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol producing 495PS
- The range-topping F-TYPE V8S will reach 0-100km in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of300 kmph. The 380PS V6 F-TYPE S will reach 0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 275 kmph; the equivalent figures for the 340PS V6 F-TYPE are 5.3 seconds and 260 kmph.
- All engines drive through an eight-speed ‘Quickshift’ transmission, a centrally mounted SportShift selector offering full manual sequential control, as do the steering wheel-mounted paddles
- Both the S models have a limited-slip differential – the V6’s mechanical and the V8’s electronic – to maximise traction and driver reward
- The S models also have an ‘Active exhaust’ system and an optional Configurable Dynamics programme. This allows the driver to tailor a number of the dynamic features to personal taste and includes lap timer and G-meter functionality
- The F-TYPE is constructed around the fourth generation of Jaguar’s acclaimed lightweight aluminium architecture using industry-first technology
- Torsional and lateral stiffness have been prioritised to maximise handling agility. Around that rigid aluminium structure, every system – steering, brakes, powertrain – has been optimised for immediacy of response to driver inputs
- All-aluminium double wishbone front and rear suspension systems provide precise body control, with adaptive damping adding a further layer of dynamic capability
