I Drive The Jaguar F-Type I Told You NOT To Buy: The Four Cylinder Turbo P300

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Today, I get behind the wheel of the one F-Type I said nobody should buy, the 300hp four-cylinder turbo P300. But is it really that bad? Thanks to @maz500 for letting me try his car.
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@JayEmmOnCars 2 ай бұрын

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@bustjanzupan1074 2 ай бұрын

My friend drives it every day, and is sooooooo pleased with it, that he will probably buy another one 🙂

@hardykornfeld1733 2 ай бұрын

That Jag V6 is an extreme case of cylinder deactivation.

@peterrosscochrane 2 ай бұрын

😂👏🏻

@callumboothroyd3766 2 ай бұрын

Would be one bank of a V8 😂

@plllot9713 2 ай бұрын

yeah, they haven't even been cast for the role.

@Too1998 2 ай бұрын

Why have it done electronically when you can deactivate two cylinders manually?

@Stag2997 2 ай бұрын

@@Too1998 The block is based off the V8. However, the machining of the block is different, so as to machine two less cylinders. The block footprint between the V6 and V8 is the same. The heads are different however. Some would say it's a bad idea, but I suppose it helped elsewhere. No need to redo other parts of the car (engine mounts , suspension etc), which would save alot it development time.

@earlofsmeg 2 ай бұрын

F-Type just looks cool. One could buy it for solely that reason.

@JohnAgustinScuderia458595 2 ай бұрын

Same

@deepindercheema4917 2 ай бұрын

reminds me of the 275 before the 365.

@jayesh5131 Ай бұрын

E-type 😐@@deepindercheema4917

@maz500 2 ай бұрын

A pleasure to have had the car featured

@stephendavies6949 2 ай бұрын

It's a very pretty car. The red & black is very attractive: feline without being feminine. That Ingenium engine would cause me concern, however. How has it been for you?

@gingerguyful 2 ай бұрын

I like the mods you have made to the car. I have the same aftermarket carpets.

@maz500 2 ай бұрын

@@stephendavies6949 the ingeniums with the issues are the diesels, not so with petrol and mine is no exception

@stephendavies6949 2 ай бұрын

@@maz500 Thanks for replying.

@ianjsallen100 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant KZfaq, I watch jay and maz on KZfaq, hope maz does a review of the Austin Martin ?

@robcousins231 2 ай бұрын

The thing about the P300 is that it makes a lot of sense in countries with oppressive car taxes, like Ireland. The taxes are ludicrous as the engine power increases with the emissions. A new F-Type V8 here, the cheapest one, is €170,000! Even the P300 starts at €110K. But used, the P300 can be got for a price the average Joe could at least consider. A 2019 model can be had for €60K. Not cheap, but doable. In countries like this, or the Netherlands, or the Nordic countries with very high taxes on emissions, you're often left with cars like this as the only option unless you're wealthy. A bog standard, no optioned 911 costs €189K.

@henkjaegerde7591 2 ай бұрын

Exactly. In the Netherlands cars with decent engines are prohibitively expensive. Of course you want the V6 or V8. But if it’s two or three times as expensive…it’s annoying but it is how it is.

@dl6860 2 ай бұрын

this is socialist authoritarianism at its finest. Exactly what we were supposed to be fighting against in WW2 and now it's come from within

@mentonish 2 ай бұрын

In France the eco tax will reduce car sales, eco tax on land rovers arround 60000 euros

@smortg 2 ай бұрын

So it's a 'compliance modification'? Fair enough I'd like to see a couple more lower emission cars because a lot of people live in zones where they cant really go above 60mph anyway

@legaltechinnovations1594 2 ай бұрын

Or in the South of Belgium where the tax is based on the power level or the emissions, whichever make the government more money…

@kevr4698 2 ай бұрын

I've always liked the look of these at the rear personally

@themanipulator1 2 ай бұрын

My 2011 xk 5.0 averaged 31mpg from London to Edinburgh at new year, minus temperatures sat at 75mph fully laden. Was incredibly impressed

@GetOffMyyLawn 2 ай бұрын

I put mine in rain/snow mode when trying to get good mileage... keeps the throttle tame.

@GoldenCroc 2 ай бұрын

I would say its pretty much as expected, if the engine has been made with some thought, even a small bit, to fuel savings. Its a "modern" car after all and not a very large car one either.

@user-sf7kl9uh7k 2 ай бұрын

I had a XF 4.2 that I sold last year. It was a bit tired at 188,000 and a bit of chain noise from a cold start. It was quick however, sounded awesome and would do a genuine 34 mpg at a steady GPS 70 mph. I averaged 25 mpg with it, brilliant engine.

@stevenf9298 2 ай бұрын

how's the reliability/maintenance been?

@themanipulator1 2 ай бұрын

@@stevenf9298 it's been spot on so far, a few battery related niggles at first but since I got a trickle charger it's been faultless.

@Robert-vj7hi 2 ай бұрын

Have we reached peak JayEmm shirt??!!

@xx-----------xx873 2 ай бұрын

Maybe, then again he always seems to outdo himself with the shirts.

@davidthomson692 2 ай бұрын

I hope not 😂

@deepindercheema4917 2 ай бұрын

I thought it was Josef Grimaldi

@colinregan7380 2 ай бұрын

Channeling his inner Chubby Brown..

@deargdoom8743 Ай бұрын

Wish I'd donned the Wayfarers before clocking in.......

@3ducs 2 ай бұрын

I'll grant you, the V6 engine is a quirky thing, but on the road it is a wonderful thing. My US 3.0 S manual transmission coupe sounds wonderful, has 380HP, more than enough power for the New Hampshire roads where I live.

@user-sf7kl9uh7k 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, the only engine to be offered as a manual?

@CarsAndBikesBklyn 2 ай бұрын

That and the 340 V6

@R04drunner1 2 ай бұрын

Agree. V6 Supercharged is a delight in my XF S. I am a bit miffed that the V8 was excluded from the X260 XF. It would have been fun!

@garywoods204 2 ай бұрын

How do compare the manual to the auto..

@user-sf7kl9uh7k 2 ай бұрын

@@garywoods204 Try them dude

@VX220EliseWorkshopForBeginners 2 ай бұрын

Stunning looking car I've always loved Jags. My neighbour has a Lister LFT-666 which is based on the F Type. 208 mph 0-60 3.2 seconds , its a monster 👍

@Jviscc 2 ай бұрын

Best looking car in this era

@loverofgod6176 2 ай бұрын

I believe the excess weight is entirely the result if the quilted mat with inserts 😖😁

@f-u-nkyf-u-ntime 2 ай бұрын

Im a Jag man and i don't consider a 4 cylinder turbo to be a worthy engine. On top of that, I've only ever heard bad things about the ingenium engine, petrol and diesel. Jaguar began getting lost when they discontinued the XJ they got further into the doo doo with the introduction of the 4 cylinder ingenium and are way way off the map with this suicidal move to all electric. A fantastic brand with heritage and pedigree flushed down the toilet.

@ashtonmark24 2 ай бұрын

I'll keep my 5L V8 XJ ULTIMATE I think... I love the FType but not practical enough atm, would need to be a V6 or V8... Also, no rear seats, massage, tvs, ipads, or champagne fridge... 😂

@lewis72 2 ай бұрын

You have to remember that Jaguar and LandRover sell cars in markets other than the UK (well, they at least try to). Many markets make cars above 2-litre massively expensive to buy and/or run with much higher road taxes. Furthermore, that 2-litre engine allowed LandRover to sell the Evoque, which aimed at getting the styling appeal of the full-fat Range Rover without the running costs. That straight-six would have been a gem of an engine to go into a Jaguar vehicle but I don't think it ever did. I don't think that Jaguar, or anyone else for that matter, have any say in the matter whether to go to all-electric or not.

@DavisFangTech 2 ай бұрын

@@lewis72I believe that the ingenium 6 made its way to the F-Pace, but that’s all unfortunately

@f-u-nkyf-u-ntime 2 ай бұрын

I've got the 3.0ltr supercharged XJ and it's s great engine. I know it's engineered weirdly but it certainly delivers. Replacing that with a 2.0ltr turbo is sacrilege in my view. There was a channel on KZfaq where the guy did little mods to his XF. He had an X250 V8 NA. He then bought an X251 2.0ltr turbo and said it was awful. He sold it quick and bought an X251 XFR.

@lewis72 2 ай бұрын

@@DavisFangTech Ah yes. I had forgotten about the F-Pace... it's shares a lot with the RR Velar.

@N0rdman 2 ай бұрын

A quick comment regarding V6 versus V8, sure enough, they are all designed with two cylinder banks working in the same crank, but to design an optimized engine you have to consider the primary and secondary vibration as well as the power band of the cylinders. The V8 has quite an advantage here with almost perfect symmetry and overlapping power band, i.e. when cylinders act with overlapping power strokes, the optimum angle between the cylinders in a V8 is 90°. To counter the vibrations the V6 is better balanced with a 60° angle. You could even that out and counterbalance that with balance shafts counterrotating and swinging weight but with added weight and complexity.

@egoncalabresi 2 ай бұрын

The subframe made out of depleted uranium just made me laugh very much 👍🤣

@AWMJoeyjoejoe 2 ай бұрын

Given the propensity for Jag subframes to rot maybe it's not such a bad idea!

@3ducs 2 ай бұрын

Last week I took delivery of a 2006 Jaguar XJ8, it has a listed weight of 3,800 pounds, 300 more than a V6 F-Type. Yeah, don't know why the F-types are so heavy. I know the glass roof is heavy, mine has it, I'd rather it didn't, I have a roadster for when I want open air motoring.

@3ducs 2 ай бұрын

@@AWMJoeyjoejoe Tata's steel is lousy, I'm going to be rustproofing the rear subframe on my F-Type before it gets bad, at present it has only some light surface rust in a few places.

@AWMJoeyjoejoe 2 ай бұрын

@@3ducs probably a very good idea.

@u187146 2 ай бұрын

I had the V6S for 5 years. Beautiful car and the noise it made was superb (especially once I'd blow 7k on modifications taking the power to 420bhp). Interior was a disappointment as Jag used those really annoying rubbery buttons that go sticky after a few years. I do miss her though. Someone said that the F Type is like a TVR that had discovered build quality which sums it up as not much can touch it for looks.

@Jay-xr3sb 2 ай бұрын

In person the seem kinda of high at the back. The 981 looks like a sleek sports car in comparison.

@3ducs 2 ай бұрын

My 2016 F-Type isn't troubled by sticky switches, I wonder if hand lotion is to blame. That or being left in the hot sun.

@toomanydiscs1056 23 сағат бұрын

I had a 2015 6 cylinder for 3 years and now I have a 2017 AWD R 8 cylinder. Never had any issues with sticky buttons. Get an R those 550 Horses are AMAZING 😍

@CherylCold 2 ай бұрын

In a lot of European countries, anything above 2000cc becomes very expensive. This is why they are made. Hence why I have a Golf mk2 syncro country, Golf GTI, Lotus Elise and Integrale Evo2. They all are very fun in their own way and it doesn't break the bank to tax and insure them. Soon as I go anywhere above 2000cc the costs increase at an alarming rate.

@ludosys4903 2 ай бұрын

Agreed, applies to Belgium as well. Road taxes are rising sharply once engine displacement is >2L . Especially painfull for a hobby car for nice sunny days. One example? A 996 Cab will set you back 3.600€ per YEAR in road tax alone…

@sandersson2813 2 ай бұрын

Not sure where you get that from. Plenty of affordable bigger engines around

@vercingetorige400 2 ай бұрын

@@sandersson2813 in europe? please tell me i'm eager to know

@GoldenCroc 2 ай бұрын

@@sandersson2813Not in some european countries, as the OP said.

@GoldenCroc 2 ай бұрын

@@vercingetorige400Well, not europe as a whole, but some countries. Just as the OP said.

@markbignell1465 2 ай бұрын

I have one of these. My reasons for going for the 4 cylinder version were: It’s 50% more powerful then any other car I’ve owned. I don’t know how I’d get on with more power. My wife uses it as well. I wouldn’t trust her with anything more powerful. It was quite a lot cheaper than the V6 and much cheaper than the V8. I think it’s one of the best looking cars available. Maybe there’s something wrong with my taste but I think that cars are getting uglier nowadays and I wanted to do something to fight back against that trend.

@matthewlange8616 2 ай бұрын

As the owner of a Ferrari Daytona and a V6 Jaguar F Type I guess I should have turned off the film after the first couple of minutes but then we don't all have the same taste (I love the looks of both cars and the F Type's V6 sounds great). When I was looking at F Types a few four-cylinder ones did come up, but they seem pretty rare here in the States. You're right in that from a cost point of view they didn't offer any advantage over buying a one or two year older V6 especially as I ended up buying one with virtually no miles on it (and in all honesty I picked mine as it was the only one available in 1,000 miles in the lovely British Racing Green Metallic). I'm not sure if they offer and insurance or annual VED savings over a V6 back home?

@gavinb7761 2 ай бұрын

You sir, are a man with very good taste in cars 👍🏻👍🏻

@glennob7663 2 ай бұрын

You have a downer on the v6 but I thoroughly enjoyed mine. It is an engine brimming with character. It also nearly always achieved 38 mpg on the motorway even after it had a velocity ap tune giving it 416hp.

@09juliancarr 2 ай бұрын

The reason Jaguars weigh so much is that they are built to frankly incredible strength standards - comparable kerb strikes to Land Rover vehicles. I know an engineer that told me about the ‘kerb strike test’ hitting a metal lined 1 sq m at 50kM/h with the front wheel and the wheel alignment is supposed to be unaffected. Details such as XE having the same wading depth as a BMW SUV - they are basically massively over specified

@vercingetorige400 2 ай бұрын

in the competitive landscape of nowdays such overbuild seems to me a waste, considering the dire situation of jaguar and it's every shrinking marketshare

@simonbailey2151 2 ай бұрын

Great video: concise and comprehensive. One of your best.

@vindevhunta4905 2 ай бұрын

The F type is one beautiful car ❤❤❤

@seinsmeld13 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your great review of this F-Type.

@Dr.Bob85 2 ай бұрын

Very informative! This one’s going on my “very nice to own one day list”! Without those after market floor mats though 😮

@ingeniousbraveheart 2 ай бұрын

A good honest report .I have been lucky to have the Jaguar XJ .2015 plate not one bill other than annual service not one dime spent .I am 80 so not a boy speeder LOL. never above the speed limit .the 8 speed gear box at 60 is only 1.300 rpm and in a journey 60 mpg .perfect comfort - perfect reliability - perfect driving position - perfect comfort - perfect transmission - perfect body work - in fact it sounds like The Wife - if it is not broken do not change it 🥰

@jeffeffinggluck 2 ай бұрын

"I know it's weird but at least I know what I like" said every serial killer ever.

@jonathanperry4189 2 ай бұрын

I think the rear end style you don't like is a "Kam tail" . Like Z4 . I think it looks epic on the right car

@josefgordon7712 2 ай бұрын

Looks absolutely amazing 🤩

@user-ei4wk8yw3v 2 ай бұрын

I had one and it was nice. That sums it up, nice. Same as the 911 I had, nice but dull. I missed driving too much so I am back in a Lotus Elise again. Great and fair review.

@Jay-xr3sb 2 ай бұрын

981S for me

@ronjones1414 2 ай бұрын

I have this engine in a F-Pace R sport and love it.

@daveevans6783 2 ай бұрын

Great update thank you and yes the V8 rocks

@marklawrence2417 2 ай бұрын

The back seats in the XK are very useful Jay, our dog has a rather large bed laid across the two with nice snuggly pillows under to raise it & while strapped in loves looking though the windscreen when we are driving 🙂

@stevemawer848 2 ай бұрын

They're also handy to transport drunken friends - after all, they're legless! 🙂

@R04drunner1 2 ай бұрын

@stevemawer848 😂

@iandavis8725 2 ай бұрын

8HP45 for the 2.0L, 8HP70 for the v6 and v8 gearbox. Which is why you can notice the difference.

@the_tube 2 ай бұрын

That backend with the spoiler down is so clean, such a beautiful design it should be rear of the year for sure👌

@RyneLanders 2 ай бұрын

The XKR's back seats are functional for me 🤷 I store my backpack there, our mini dachshund fits perfectly back there on her little bed, tucked in behind the passenger seat. Made Christmas travel super convenient 👌

@tallesttreeintheforest 2 ай бұрын

god bless you Jay, talking about car styling while wearing James may wardrobe.

@gotoylc 2 ай бұрын

What a loverly sweater

@GeordieAmanda 2 ай бұрын

I bet Maz is glad you reviewed the car :D (BTW I have an R version 😉 )

@andykeedwell8142 2 ай бұрын

Good review but if you can find an early FType V6 for under 20k we’re are you looking as even the leggy examples are still over 20k and a good one is about 25k plus still. I know as I am looking for one.

@user-sf7kl9uh7k 2 ай бұрын

My uncle bumped into James, said he was very friendly.

@EleanorPeterson 2 ай бұрын

Did they exchange insurance details? Or... phone numbers? 😳

@saddoncarrs6963 2 ай бұрын

Must've been a nice soft gentle bump.

@user-sf7kl9uh7k 2 ай бұрын

@@EleanorPeterson He saw him in Norwich, said he was very friendly.

@user-sf7kl9uh7k 2 ай бұрын

@@saddoncarrs6963 Don't be cheeky!!! 🤪

@ljw5768 2 ай бұрын

I was in a steak sandwich queue next to him at the Silverstone Classic last year. Didn’t like to bother him. Shirt was spectacular though.

@SabotsLibres 2 ай бұрын

Er, no; that is not how all six cylinder [V] engines are made. For a start, a V8 is almost always a 90˚ V - this being optimal for the timing of an 8 cylinder V. A V6 is, as Lancia first demonstrated in 1950 with their V6 first installed in the Aurelia, optimally a 60˚ V (Ford confirmed this when their new V6 appeared in the 90s). The anomalies generally come when a single crankcase design is adapted - possibly the most well known is the V6 in the Citroën SM - this was a Maserati V8 literally with two cylinders lopped off; the Douvrin PRV followed a similar route. In a reverse move, Ford took two V6 engines and mated them to produce a 60˚ V12 for Aston Martin.

@2bunphettered788 Ай бұрын

2:04 min - good point 😄👍

@Santoshlv426 2 ай бұрын

Most beautiful car ever. Alas, I'm unabashedly bias, being an owner of the V8 with the rare RWD version. Although an F Type fan, I could also not see the point of the 4 cylinder apart from being able to enjoy a car with these looks without the OTT V8 on a daily basis. The F type interior is one of the best for sure. Everything falls into place perfectly. My 2016 model still has many physical buttons which is a bonus. I'd like to see more Jaguar's on the channel. Whats the chances of seeing an XJ-S !

@toomanydiscs1056 19 күн бұрын

I had a 6 cylinder, now I have the R 8 cylinder.... You only live once go for the R

@jamesroseby3823 2 ай бұрын

Surely the exhaust could be fiddled with to give it a better sound? As always, I enjoyed the insights and honesty of the presentation. Not sure I agree with the ‘four cylinders don’t belong in sports cars’ thing. My 4C does quite nicely with one and Alfas in general have done very well with them since the 1950s.

@wolvoman1 2 ай бұрын

Twin tailpipes instead of a single oval makes it look like a V6

@jeffreyb.1657 2 ай бұрын

Have a v6 awd coupe doing 476hp on 93 octane (us premium) or 550hp on e85. Superb car...the v6 sounds way better!! Matched TCU tune too...so 7200rpm redline. DSG performance in a ZF8hp70. Torque is within the ZF8's limit too..... I don't have any issues with the block..the car is 200lbs lighter. Glass roof. Forged (not all the 20" oem wheels are forged..in fact very few are) oem wheels. Superb looks on all angles...most of us think the rear is the best in the world ever....sorry you are a spoiler guy. V6 car has LSD, active suspension, aluminum metal paddles....ambient, coco mats... The V6 sounds like a 1970 F1 car and to me, in a land of mustangs, corvettes, and camaros, is way more cool. Keep that in mind. The v6 tuned is the way to go....bonkers car....3.8-4.0 not dumping it....to 100km/h time.... Sleeper cars. Also once you replace the coolant pipes with metal ones, super reliable.

@global_nomad. 2 ай бұрын

A reminder of how poor Jaguars product planning, particularly in engines(drivetrains) has been over the last decade or so. They missed the whole hot petrol estate sector because estates were diesels for sales reps on the motorway. How lost they became in the shadow of Land Rover, and how their head start with the iPace became the abandonment of their electric product stream.

@mustanglover1923 2 ай бұрын

Hi James, great video mate. I’ve been watching your reviews for years and love all your insights. We have similar tastes and I’m at the point of buying something and would really appreciate your view. Would you rather a 2002 996 turbo or a 2011 Evora S? Both manual. I’m in Australia and both are about the same price. I like the 996 and I think values may hold better but I’m concerned about the potential maintenance and issues that will likely come up on the car. What’s your view mate? Thanks, Rich

@JayEmmOnCars 2 ай бұрын

Of those I would have the Evora, far more special

@mustanglover1923 2 ай бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCarsthanks mate appreciate the advice. Not a lot of other choices, as I want a manual sports car, that’s a great drivers car but has rear seats.

@mfld719 2 ай бұрын

I liked my 4 pot FType,could just hang on to the tail of a BMW 840i but I now have a V6S as part of my journey through the range .

@davidrimmer7879 2 ай бұрын

Always an interesting guy to listen to . Buti have struggled with concept of a bloke with sunglassess perched on his head ...... And now that shirt , i need to lie down somewhere dark 😂

@JayEmmOnCars 2 ай бұрын

The sunglasses are there for when I've finished filming the video. I do not like wearing them when talking to you, because they hid my eyes - however once I am done they shield them from road glare - and if I didn't have them on my head I'd lose them

@davidrimmer7879 2 ай бұрын

So nice of you to reply , I know exactly what you mean about loosing stuff .... Nothing personal, just Banter .

@mattjames8140 2 ай бұрын

Great video as usual..on the Ingenium engine, prior to 2019 they ALL have timing chain issue.its more common on diesel as they sold more. I had a lovely XF but got rid of it as was advised the quality of the Ingenium engines is awful, timing chains, turbos, engine leaks (mine had 2 at it was 2017 plate)! Older jags and v6 or V8 all the way

@r.mtn.7477 2 ай бұрын

There are no diesel F-Types.

@mattjames8140 2 ай бұрын

I had the XF. They Ingenium engine are used right across the range, they have loads of issues, same engine as the evoques for the 4 pots

@andrewmcewan8081 Ай бұрын

they used thev8 block as it ment they didn't have to pay for new crash testing for a v6 block

@davidbest1 2 ай бұрын

Having driven all of the power outputs bar the SVR, I definitely do not see the point of the 4 cylinder, what’s the appeal an Ftype that doesn’t make a lovely noise. V6S is definitely the sweet spot however the brutal R RWD would probably be my choice

@kenibold3900 2 ай бұрын

Happy owner of a 2020 P300 here in the states. Yes, I drove and loved the V8 before pulling the trigger on the 4 banger. So why did I do it? A couple of reasons. One is that I really care more about steering feel and cornering more than acceleration. The P300 has plenty of pace as a daily driver. Any more would put my license in danger. And when I really want to play, I'll take the motorcycle. Second, I'm mature (old) enough that the snarly burble of the 8 just seems obnoxious. All in all, I love the car. It has, to date, been flawless.

@rv9990 2 ай бұрын

Would love it if you could review the 4cilinder Mustang or Camaro as well. Also two oddball 4cilinder sportcars.

@JohnAgustinScuderia458595 2 ай бұрын

Finally I've been waiting for this! Maybe I'm eyeing on the new F-Type P300 thoughts? 👀

@NotunChowdhury Ай бұрын

Go get it, fam!!!

@CraigMcB68 2 ай бұрын

Your videos are always excellent James, nearly as good as your shirts, and today's shirt is an absolute belter! 👍🏻 😂

@berniedc9806 2 ай бұрын

Nice review ! Thank you... but I already told it so many times to many people around the world : in my country (Belgium) it's impossible for non-miljonairs to drive a V8 because of TAXES ! I don't want to pay 15k € taxes for a V8 ...although I love a V8 ofcourse........... About the sound : I have a Ragazzon exhaust on my P300 and it sounds great !

@JayEmmOnCars 2 ай бұрын

Yep it makes a lot more sense outside of the UK

@simonm8988 2 ай бұрын

I easily get mid-30's MPG on my 2015 V6 F (combo of motorway and A-road driving)

@montrocon 2 ай бұрын

Interesting review I was a little bit scared to watch it as I have a 2021 F Type P300 and I love it. But anyway I did watch it and it wasn’t bad it’s a shame you got an old one that had been messed with. That exhaust sounded awful. Mine sounds much better and it’s stock I know as Petrol Ped on his review says it doesn’t sound like a V6 or a V8 but then it wouldn’t would it.

@larryp.450 2 ай бұрын

JayEmm, your shirt forced me to go black and white. Great review as always though!

@stephendavies6949 2 ай бұрын

I do like the F Type. As it is the last ever ICE Jaguar, it will quickly become a desirable classic. I need to scrape my pennies together and buy a V8. BUT, like yourself, I also like the look of the XK... Decisions decisions. 1st World Problem. My current, 2005 XK8 4.2 does 30 mpg on a motorway run.

@yennerz00bradderz 2 ай бұрын

I think they’ll bring back ICE vehicles given the fact car manufacturers can’t shift electric cars

@chrisgriffin205 2 ай бұрын

James, where do you get your fabulous shirts?

@ChrisFEJackson 2 ай бұрын

Fair enough on the points about it, as for comments below it does look as though this car did tick boxes for our european neighbours. For me, there is no doubt, V8 R AWD Coupe, it's 80% stiffer than the drophead too. Just delivers power in bucket loads, it is my swan song of motoring.

@Ashfielder 2 ай бұрын

I didn’t know there was a four cylinder to be honest! I thought it was the V6 or a V8, and I always favoured the 6 because it was a bit more traditional (not an in-line I know), and it could have a manual.

@richboy900 2 ай бұрын

Apparently searches for the V6 F type have shot up since Clarkson had one on the grand tour sand job. Aka "Clarkson effect"

@jayesh5131 Ай бұрын

@13:11 That's a million dollar question Where is all the weight. The performance is affected by the weight. I think weight is the biggest problem faced by Ftype!

@nickallain 2 ай бұрын

4 bangers do belong in sports cars. They DON'T belong in Grand Touring cars. The issue with the F-Type (former 550hp R owner here) is that the car tried to shoot the gap between GT and sports car.

@r.mtn.7477 2 ай бұрын

Presumptuous semantics. In fact, the P300 F-Type behaves like a sports car because of its significantly lighter nose and model-specific suspension/steering tuning. As for it having "tried to shoot the gap...": In my opinion, it succeeded admirably, as I can attest from two years of ownership (2020 convertible) and the car's flawless performance. 295 lb.-ft. torque from 1500rpm is plenty of muscle for vigorous, everyday driving, especially if you're not obsessed with winning drag races or setting track records.

@Carrera-gp9od 2 ай бұрын

I agree , 4 pot turbo in a hot hatch 👍🏻 In a premium brand sports car or a sports saloon , no thank you .

@andrewsustek1685 2 ай бұрын

The 380hp V6 is the best F-Type

@richardharrold9736 2 ай бұрын

Nope. The V8 is.

@3ducs 2 ай бұрын

@@richardharrold9736 Unless you want a manual transmission, which is why I got mine.

@richardharrold9736 2 ай бұрын

@@3ducs I'd rather have the V8 and an auto than the V6 and a manual. Anyway, it's the same damn block, should be easy enough to do an engine or gearbox swap.

@3ducs 2 ай бұрын

@@richardharrold9736 There is a seat for all of us. I wanted the stick shift, I've driven stick shifts since the '60s, will continue until I can no longer drive. That said, I did just buy a 2006 Jaguar XJ8, but I still have my mt F-Type and a '16 Mazda MX-5. 380HP is more than enough power for the two lane twisties where I live.

@richardharrold9736 2 ай бұрын

@@3ducs I'd rather have less power from a better engine that isn't constantly vibrating itself to bits! The original Jag 3.2/4.0/4.2/4.4 V8 would have made a great entry level engine for the F-type and certainly better than the AJ126.

@GetOffMyyLawn 2 ай бұрын

It's a shame jaguar never came out with the rumored modern straight six.

@LagunaLeonhart Ай бұрын

I drove the chequered flag 2 litre last week. Still a beautiful car and fast but im not a fan if the turbo and the fact that you have to keep it beyween 3-5m tpm to get any decent exhaust noise, which in turn kills fuel consumption, probably more than the v8. I reckon id drive the v8 more sensibly and get giddy with lower rev exhaust noises, rhus saving fuel too. The car feels a bit wrong if in honest. Like buying a beef burger and finding out its made of tofu

@pauldyson5121 2 ай бұрын

Honestly still a lovely car like all Callum stuff!

@sevensevenalways7995 2 ай бұрын

Clarkson surprisingly loved his too on TGT

@stevemawer848 2 ай бұрын

Why surprisingly? Haven't you seen the first video he did on the V6?

@richardcarter1000 2 ай бұрын

Lovely cars, newer Jags should all have the super V8 for me. Life's too short

@colbr6733 16 күн бұрын

Looks like a possible management or marketing department idea to specify this engine, rather than an engineering one.

@Grahame59 2 ай бұрын

Great review. 7:12 At the risk of sounding pedantic, Union flag please - it's only a Union jack when flown from a ship.

@antonyoantonyo7005 2 ай бұрын

The car is fantastic ! Every time I drive it the experience is fabulous. I know it’s not an Aston…

@stevemawer848 2 ай бұрын

An Aston is just a rich man's Jaaaag.

@tomblatch1594 2 ай бұрын

That's a confident shirt

@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab 2 ай бұрын

DIRTY? 😱 And no Jag badge? 😵

@thomassmith3817 2 ай бұрын

The v6 126, was designed like that due to the vehicle having passed its crash tests easily with the v8. The blocks the same size so therefore missing having to pay for crash tests on the v6. Massive massive cost saving for the business. I can’t see how it’s “unforgivable” what penalty is there really? The engine block is aluminium and it’s light.

@Jay-xr3sb 2 ай бұрын

The weight of the v6 would sit further back, nothing about the car is light and it seems to have a high centre of gravity. Just get the 981S for the looks, sound and handling. Plus the boxster has usable luggage space

@richardharrold9736 2 ай бұрын

@@Jay-xr3sb and a proper V6 wouldn't use a 90° bank angle or fragile split-pin crankshaft and so would be a lot smoother.

@stevemawer848 2 ай бұрын

@@Jay-xr3sb You'd get a jelly mould for the looks? Specsavers for you, please!

@donaldduck5731 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful car, Jag's finest, and there's some quite affordable F-Types on Autotrader, however it's the infamous talk of Jag reliability which would worry me and the consequential maintenance/repair costs. Maybe I'm wrong and ignorant of such facts and just regurgitating what the masses say, I've never owned a Jag, however it's a British sports car and not an SUV, so the want is there.

@stevemawer848 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, you are wrong. Lots of people think Jaguar is still living in the bad old British Leyland days, which is great for buying used - real automotive bargains to be had! I'm on my 4th Jaaaag and none of them has been unreliable or the money pit the doomsayers predict. It helps to find an independent you can trust and stay away from dealers for maintenance, of course. Keep on top of the maintenance and it'll serve you well, so long as you do your due diligence when buying. Fuel and tyres will be your main expense! 🙂

@vandelayofficial492 2 ай бұрын

I've really taken to the looks of the original C-X16 concept more than the finished product, it has something thats missing in the production car. It's just that bit more svelte.

@fernandocamargo6590 2 ай бұрын

“Sounds like a cat… no, not a big lion” (or jaguar for that matter) 😂😂😂 Great video, congratulations. I am not as picky as you are, still a great review.

@salahdehina9733 2 ай бұрын

Here where I live the maximum engine displacement that you can have for a petrol powered car is 2.0l. So I guess this is the only scenario where this car makes sense

@sandersson2813 2 ай бұрын

Where is that?

@salahdehina9733 2 ай бұрын

@@sandersson2813 Algeria

@salahdehina9733 2 ай бұрын

@@sandersson2813 Algeria

@salahdehina9733 2 ай бұрын

@@sandersson2813 Algeria

@salahdehina9733 Ай бұрын

@@sandersson2813 Algeria

@user-ps3qk3xl2d 2 ай бұрын

Z3M Coupe. That’s a nice ass (bottom)

@dtrain1634 2 ай бұрын

Nice looking car 🚗

@lukeshardlow768 2 ай бұрын

For me it would be an early V8s in the lovely orange with a remap to R power spec 😎

@stevemawer848 2 ай бұрын

Ah, Firesand .... mmm.

@tonyorourke5066 2 ай бұрын

I really like the F Type and would like to get a new V6 or V8. But what’s putting me off is the constant bombardment of Land Rover vehicles being unreliable through surveys. Mixed with high insurance and in the top end for stolen vehicles. Does the F Type fall into the same categories or are they bucking the trend for JLR vehicles. Or should I spend my money on a V8 Lexus instead? Would like your opinion as whatever I go for it’s going to be expensive.

@stevemawer848 2 ай бұрын

In my experience of 4 Jaguars they've all been reliable and relatively inexpensive to run and maintain. Maybe I'm just lucky? Go for the Lexus if you can stand the looks.

@trroland1248 2 ай бұрын

Interesting information regarding the V6 engine block. 🤔 However, I believe the V6 was the only model available in the V6. Sad! 😒

@allareasindex7984 2 ай бұрын

The 4-cylinder version was not offered in the US and it’s interesting to hear about.

@DDd-hr6mz 2 ай бұрын

The 4 cylinder was very much available here in the US. It was discontinued for the final model year.

@mayamanign 2 ай бұрын

The old F-Type is so much prettier than the New car. Those new headlights are horrid.

@mod-stock 2 ай бұрын

We can only enhance the sound the engine produces 😅. The mods a vast improvement over stock considering it's a 2ltr 4 pot 🤔

@wayland7150 2 ай бұрын

With that engine you may as well have an Astra turbo diesel which will be quicker too.

@AndyK.1 2 ай бұрын

They are surprisingly quick. Nothing is quicker than an Astra van though. 😅

@johnstewart4270 2 ай бұрын

I see chubby browns career move is up and running

@kevbrooks5130 2 ай бұрын

Does it have the infamous stretched can chain issue which affects all ford Jaguar 4 cylinder engines?

@AndyK.1 2 ай бұрын

Oh yeah. The V tensioners have their own issues

@stevemawer848 2 ай бұрын

Of course not, it's not a Ford engine.

@EightPawsProductionsHD Ай бұрын

Ford had nothing to do with the Ingenium engine.

@getawayhs2856 2 ай бұрын

4 cylinder does not belong in a Jag. A V6 is pushing it. 3 years ago I really wanted an F, but when I drove one (V6) it wasn't Jaguarish enough, so bought a facelift 5.0 XKR for the same money.

@crellys 2 ай бұрын

4 Cylinders doesn’t belong in a Mustang, but Ford sell enough of them, and they ain’t too bad!