All comments made so far [628]
Date	Name	Country	Occupation
Jan 29 2005 13:31	M R	Australia	IT Consultant
The F-Type is one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen, and I immediately knew I would have to have one! Even Ford should listen up when they see that now, roughly 3 years after cancelling the project, people are still talking about it! The new lightweight coupe is nice, but not a stunner like the F-type.
Jan 19 2005 18:11	Ron Smith	United States	Aerospace Engineer
I think the Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Coupe is nice as an XK-8 replacement, but the thrust of new car development should be placed on something more modern. Three of the four current Jaguar models are (almost) retro-looking. The new line should break with the past. Think of a rear-engine sports model like the Ferrari 430, or 360, or 355. If Jaguar could put out a car like that at a reasonable price (the Ferrari costs $190,000) it would have a world-beater that would eclipse the legendary XK-E. The current V-8 is just about the right size, too. If it was styled similar to an updated XJ220, Jaguar couldn't make enough of them! I've been waiting for this for 40 years; how about it?
Jan 15 2005 07:00	Thomas Miller	United States
I saw pictures and the video of the Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Coupe. The styling is great, except for the bright blue color. It needs a rounder front end to seperate it from the Aston Martins even thought Aston Martin has their own chassis and the next XK will use the new XJ's aluminum chassis. It also needs a bigger grille like the current XK8. I hope the XKR drives like a REAL sports car, but has a good ride quality. It is the year 2005 and Jaguar can no longer rest on its laurels. Perhaps the F-Type can be put on hold until the next XK sells well. Please market the next XK without that young guy's soft British voice in North America because it comes off as being snobby to many people. Market it to BMW and Mercedes-Benz owners and I assure you that it will sell well. Many owners of old and new BMWs find the styling to be downright revolting. The taillights of a 5 series look like a Kia Rio's taillights. The grille of the 5 series looks like the grille of a Pontiac. Many BMW owners are rooting for a car maker to crush BMW, whether that be Cadillac, the new Corvette, the new Pontiac Solstice, Porsche, Aston Martin, or whoever. If Cadillac can make a comeback, I have no doubt that Jaguar can make a great comeback with the help of Ian Callum and the XJ's fantastic aluminum chassis. p.s. Don't forget about the XKSS http://forums1.roadfly.org/jaguar/forums/xke/6040684-1.html
Jan 03 2005 02:56	Rick Kappler	United States
Jaguar should get rid of the X-Type and build the F-Type instead. It doesn't have to have an aluminum chassis but that would be nice. The X-Type is a near-luxury car built by a luxury car brand. Put a new I-6 in the F-Type. Also, offer a MANUAL TRANSMISSION for the 2006 Jaguar X150 (the next aluminum XK). Read the following two articles: http://www.thelandroverchronicle.com/new_page_135.htm http://subscribers.wardsauto.com/microsites/newsarticle.asp?newsarticleid=2728595&siteid=26&magazineid=1004&instanceid=5121&pageid=824&srid=10088
Oct 08 2004 11:45	Theo	United Kingdom	Automobile Car Design Student
Reading the comments on the design of the F-type, I would like to know what would the general public would like to see on a new Jaguar sports car, for the year 2015? Interms of Style/design, 2 door/2 seater, engine size etc. I can be reached by email, reneharrigan@hotmail.com ALL Ideas will be helpful towards a Jag for the future.
Sep 24 2004 21:32	John	United Kingdom	Automotive designer
For over 15 years I have worked for FMC, in Essex and in Coventry, I started on Fiesta at Dunton, and then ended up on the development of X type and then F type until the suspension of the program. Working for Ford the company is and always has been a joy. Ford UK is a very caring employer, a great company. They've brought massive wealth to the local community here in Coventry and in Liverpool. Britain owes a lot to the guys in Dearborn! Yes without them Britain wouldn't have a car industry! Sad but true! But (there's always a but) a lot of the older guys from Browns Lane around here (I live 2 miles away from the plant, don't see Ford as the good guys. Big shame. I understand the economics, yes it's pure and simple, and it makes sense, especially when I compare the current Jaguar product with BMW Audi and Mercedes. (They have volume umm!) (I was very vocal when developing the X type !!) The very essence of what made Jaguar famous and popular, it's very DNA was diluted, by pure cost driven objectives. I said that to the CPE and others! Quality cars such as Jaguars should be designed up to a standard not down to a cost. Shame that. I am passionate about cars I drive a German 911 Porsche why? I like well funded and engineered cars, I wanted my F type but sadly!! (name withheld but me on e-mail takeiteazi3@aol.com)
Sep 09 2004 22:40	Jean-Marc Freslon	United States	Structural Engineer
In the today's world a lot of concept cars are banalized thru the process of marketing studies,industrialisation and overall profit rechearch by the manufacturers... when they give the "green light" for a project! Should the "F" Type be spoiled that way by the Ford Co guys, and I'd liked to keep a poster of it in my office. If the project evolute in a Jaguar Heritage way and pull off its soul straight from the concept, I promess myself to buy one... The actual Jaguar aluminium chassis/unybody technology trend is exactly the right choice: Please disengage from the engine high power output escalade and work hard on the power to weight ratio: Have you ever drove a "C" or a "D" Type from the fifties? OK they were racing cars and in the name of safety you cannot retrieve the same figures on a production car, but what about the sensational feeling when you steer and brake such lightweight, well poised cars? In one word, I don't mind about "ultimate driving machine", I want the Jaguar technology of the future and the emotions of the past... Thank you to read me up to the -temporary- end. All the best. Jean-Marc,Francais vivant a Phoenix AZ. P.S.:1- I owned a Berlina XJ6 Van Den Plas (1973) that I sold a couple of years ago, and it was the best Sedan of my life. 2- I own 9 Alfa Romeo in collection... Jean-Marc Freslon, Francais vivant a Phoenix Arizona.
Aug 14 2004 22:21	Borges, Eduardo	Azores	E-Type owner
I absolutely agree with Mr Herbert Sodher words (June 06.2004). With Ford Motor Company, the spirit of "old true Jaguar's" is simply gone ... even the «Tchaikosvsky engine music of a E-Type» is no more available !
Jun 06 2004 05:50	Herbert Sodher	United States	Civil Servant
There is a belief that although Ford Motor Company saved it from extinction, it has never the less ruined the true essence and spirit of Jaguar. Space, Pace, and Grace symbolized a company that offered more in performance and beauty than almost any other car in the world. Please consider: -- The F-TYPE captured a masterful spirit of a modern E-TYPE truely one of the most beautiful cars ever created. -- Jag has no true sports cars in the USA, no V-12, no manual trans. All its competetion does. If not the F-TYPE, or similar, why does Jag exist?
May 24 2004 05:34	earl	United States	married 20 years!
i knew i was in trouble when i saw that pontiac was coming out with a 2 seat droptop and i was tempted. true, jaguar has the tradition of the luxorollers which they are still doing wonderfully today. but they also have the sport cars which they have been neglecting. it is a viable market segment from high end to economy with many car makers setting forth their offerings. this is someplace where jaguar should feel right at home and be a player. but instead they are breaking new ground with a diesel powered station wagon. i could just weep.
May 17 2004 14:48	Paul Read	Netherlands	IT Manager
If AutoExpress is to be believed, th F-Type is back on! (6th May 2004) Based on the next X-Type, so front engine, RWD. Reveal 2006, on sale 2007. Finally. Please let it be gorgeous. Let it remind us in subtle ways of the C,D and E-Types, but be as remarkable and ahead of its time as they were in their day. May it be iconic. May it adorn the bedroom walls of boys, young and old. Let it leave motoring jounalists breathless and smitten. If it looks anything like the original prototype and drives like it looks, it should do all that and more. Roll on 2007!
Apr 14 2004 17:48	Tony Brown	France	Journalist
Much as the XK180's loss is to be regretted, Jaguar had a simple choice to make - a low volume sports car, or a diesel engine which would increase sales, especially in Europe, leaving more funds for the future. It compares in many ways to the original XJ220 concept versus the final product - V6/V12, 2/4 wheel drive. Would the XK180 have come out as originally shown? I doubt it - the bean counters would have had their way. However, you can buy one anyway, if you look hard enough. Tempero Cars of New Zealand make one in alloy based on an XK8 donor car, and I have looked up the site on the 'net. Interesting selection of replicas they make too. I have no connection with the company by the way. Myself? I have a 1961 E Type roadster and a Lynx D type, the former being mine for 23 years and 120,000 miles. Happy Jaguaring
Apr 13 2004 01:33	Kyle Marx	United States	investment advisor
I own a beautiful 2003 XKR convertible. i look forward to the new model whenever it comes out. One thing is for certain, the XK-180 was beautiful and would be a magnificent car. It kept the long hood and short rear end both with long and curvy lines. It would have also kept the large amount of wood on the dash and hopefully other places. Jaguar owners don't want sterile stainless steel or aluminum dashes, they want rich warm wood. High tech under the hood, simplicity and beauty everywhere else. I am 49 and look forward to my next XK and XJ. I have owned BMW's for the past 28 years and this XK is my first Jag. I had a 1995 850 CSI, 2000 745iL and a 2003 745 li. I have sorely missed my 745 and 850. The new BMW's have no beauty and what caught my eye with Jaguar was the beauty. I love the new XJ and will be replacing my 2003 745li with it in 2005. Please give me a new but beautiful XK for my next car in 2007. The F type I hope looks more like the XK 180, which is the most desirable car I have ever seen. Please build it.
Apr 01 2004 23:07	Blake McKinney	United States	Attorney
I am deeply saddened that Ford has elected to halt their plans for the F-Type production. I think it was one of the few designs that could live up to and continue the legend of the E-Type. I hope someone in a position of power will reconsider. At least give us some hope that this beautiful concept may come to fruition sometime in the not too distant future.
Mar 26 2004 19:40	Lester Batchelor	United Kingdom	Creative Director
I am a Jaguar fanatic, I just love the marque, I am a proud owner of 5 Jags, one of them and e-Type. I was estatic having seen all three iterations of the now defunct designs. In 2001 I was preparing to put an order in for the last car that I saw featured in a German magazine, the model that was to do battle with a Porsche Boxter with the engine in the back. I was devastated when the program was cancelled. I am now in my early forties, but I have owned jaguars since my late twenties. Jaguar say that they are trying to appeal to the younger driver, but every time an exciting design appears from the Jaguar studios, it is compromised, postponed or shelved. I often wonder why ? I really do hope that messers Callum and Thompson do manage to convince the powers that be at Jaguar to design a truly iconic automobile, like the E-Type that captured the imagination and hearts of so many fans worldwide, that was a real triumph of greatness. I believe Jaguar right now has the best design talent on the planet in Callum, Helfet, and Thompson so why don't they allow these guys to really produce something special to again capture the autmotive worlds imagination like only a jaguar F-Type can. LB.
Mar 22 2004 21:47	Margo	United States	Student
I fell in love with the E-type, especially the 1965 model roadsters. The clean lines and the unique body style just radiated elegance and style. In my opinion, the F-type should take all of the good points of the E-type, performance, aesthetics, etc, and add some modern conveniences. I happen to be an avid fan of the body stylings of the E-type, and prefer those lines to the more muted and almost non-existent lines of modern cars. Jaguar should go back to its roots, while making it appeal to both the older and younger generations. I am 20 years old, and I have loved the E-type since I was 9 years old and saw my father's best friend's Jag. I would like to see Jaguar avoid the modernistic turn that makes cars look very "bubble" like and curvy, but go back to the more defineable lines that defined a generation and a company.
Mar 07 2004 11:26	Zain Zahoor	Pakistan	Student
I didnt like the shape of the new F-type. it looks quite old and the cockpit is also not well made.If you take my advise make the X-type convertible & coupe thank you
Feb 23 2004 07:12	jonh aeron soriano	Philippines	student
i have been big fan of jaguar cars
Feb 12 2004 18:39	Luke David Capewell	United Kingdom	School Child
I have been a big fan of Jaguar cars for many years and was very disapointed when they choose not to progress with the F type. Could you give me more details of the reasons for not progressing this superb vehicle to its release. Thank you
Jan 08 2004 23:34	t. matt	United States
The first time I saw the sleek concept I knew the first year out I'd buy one. Bring it back to life!!!!
Jan 08 2004 21:07	Amien	South Africa
The "F-Type". Its breath-taking. The F-type must resume production immediately. This is a class outshinning all other sports cars currently on the market. There will non to compare to that of the and this will set a new class...and there will be no other competitors in this class. Please go for it and let the CAT rule the roads. Its stunning. When this CAT purrs its excitment that fills the air and when you see the F-Type your heart skips two beats. GO FOR IT!!!!!
Dec 21 2003 16:01	F-type lover	United States	Senior Systems Analyst
Please bring the F-type into production with a convertible hard top roof like Lexus, Mercedes, Caddy, and Chevy SLR have done. Rag tops are the way of the past. Give the F-type a nice auto tranny with a 300+ horse power V6 engine, and All wheel drive as an option, and I'll plunk down my check for less than $55k. 0 to 60 in under 6 seconds would be a bonus. :)
Nov 18 2003 07:49	stephen irishh	Australia	student
i love the f type jag uar and there is only one othe car i prefer and that is the jaguar xf 10 concept and i recon the ftyp and xf10 should be put in to production
Nov 06 2003 00:28	Carolyn Redmond	United States	Doctor
I wat a jaguar f type car 2004 in hot pink and white leather convertible . When im on your website they dont show the car i want i want to know how much they run . And i want the top of line car . Thank you please send me more info about the range of prices on my email address
Nov 03 2003 19:05	Jules	United Kingdom	IT Analyst
I've only one word to describe the original f-type concept...STUNNING. It's the only car in a long time to evoke a feeling of excitement in me (the last time was about 25 years ago when my dad bough a Lamborghini). One word to sum up the latter version...TRAVESTY. The redesign smacks to me of a designer trying to be selfish and drawing in changes so that he might take 'credit' for the design of the F. I mean, what the hell happened to the gorgeous back of the original concept? If I want a mailbox, I'll buy a mail box, but I don't expect my cars to look like one. Some advice, stop messing!! Bring out the original concept F-type. When that makes serious money (as is obvious to anyone with a few cells of grey matter) then feel free to experiment with other designs for future models. If the original concept sees the light of day, you have my hard cash ready and waiting. Bring out the redesigned version, well, sorry, I guess it may appeal to some others, but not to me (or for that matter anyone I've spoken to). I work in the IT industry and have seen so often that technical people developing software often lose sight of what's important, i.e. the usability and needs of the end user. It's not about what's technically perfect and what YOU as designers want to see; It's about what the public who are going to spend their hard earned money actually want. If you're unsure, why don't you simply open up a serious poll to find out which of the 2 versions the general public would prefer? Other advice, the availability of a MANUAL gearbox. I (and so many others) are so sick to the back teeth of wannabe sports cars with their auto boxes. I want to feel I'm driving the car, not the car driving me! Furthermore, learn the lessons of the past. Bigger, more massive engines don't necessarily mean a better car. The V12 E-Type was too heavy and was never as good as the 3.8!!!! In summary, in the original concept of the F-Type, you've got a car with personality, individuality and appeal. Don't bastardise it. Go back to the original design and PRODUCE the damn car. Are you really blind to the fact that you will actually make money on it?
Oct 12 2003 22:05	cara	United Kingdom
its hot dont change a thing
Sep 29 2003 20:44	Olav Dolonen	Norway
Some comment to F-type: Seen from both behind and front I can feel the breed from the E-type. It's nice. But the the looks from side, the car are missing curves. A roadster need to have curves which gives signals appealing to the heart. F-type looks like a piece of soap, smooth but not with curves which shows that there are lot of power onboard. Please, give it more appeal.
Sep 15 2003 13:14	Andrew Dawson	United Kingdom	Consultant
I prefered the original 2000 concept design the lines look much cleaner, fluid and organic - I do hope that is how the final version (if it ever gets made) will look like. The current penchant for slapping lots of unnecessary grill work and odd intersecting angles is irritating and will date the car very quickly. As far as the engine goes ... who cares really ... as long as its not a lacky band engine and gets it up to a reasonable clip in good time (else you will quickly see this motorcar quickly price itself out of the market) more important will be how it sounds - it needs to purr at the bottom and howl at the top. It should handle well (it's stance looks promising) as all good sports cars should. Ahhhh I been waiting for this car to produced since I saw the initial rumours of it in 2000 I suppose I can wait a bit longer.
Sep 10 2003 13:46	Pasi Pennanen MA(RCA)	Italy	Senior Designer
Dear Readers, Jaguar enthusiasts, Firstly, thank you all for your comments i have been priviedged to read in these past two-three years. As freedom of speach, and not restricted by direct scare of being sacked from my job, i want to take this opportunity to say few words. As most of you know, F-type Concept was natural follower to XK 180, that was created by Special Vehicle Operations in co-operation with Jaguar Design. That time our Chief Designer, Geoff Lawson, signed two man design team for the job, Principal Designer Keith Helfet and myself. XK180 was my first design project for Jaguar, and my input was 100% interior, and about 30% exterior, mainly detailing and being part of the team. Keith did great job with exterior, and the car became the star of the show in Paris, autumn 1998, and was followed by second car we ever built, XK180 Detroit, for 1999 January Show. Succes in US was amazing! This actually triggered off talk about that kind of 2-seater should carry Jaguars E-type heritage forward, but in more contemporary manner, as XK180 was intended to be quite retro, but same time all time classic. Sincere -Thank you! -to J.Mays, who loved the car and later on was inspiring us in creation of the F-type. Again, Geoff, Keith and myself, were kicking off the project, modelling 2 proposals for "The Roadster" -as we we're calling the project back then. Keith was exploring themes from 180 with new comer to our team, Adam Hatton, while Geoff and i were creating something different. Before summer holidays, we had 2 proposals nearly finished, main volumes and surfaces sorted. So i took a holiday for 2 weeks, sailing in Baltic. That's where i received the shattering news, Geoff had suddenly died! This was devastating news, and rest of the holiday i was quite philosophical, trying to gather strength to return to work, and work in full to finnish the car in Geoffs design intented spirit. So, that design became the chosen one, and Geoffs close friend, J flew to England, to look after us and our work. That time interior work was kicking off, Adam, Keith and i, went trough loads of proposals to finetune interior theme to match "machined", "straight out from milling machine workshop" -feeling. As you can imagine, there was huge amount of details to be designed, and it all had to be in spirit of the car, and components in harmony between each others, so it was a great team effort from all of us. And to keep the record straight, we had Jarno Lehtinen MA(RCA), at that time doing a summer placement in his RCA summer holiday period. And as you can see, team spirit and effort worked into most loved automobiles of all time. Unfortunately for Jaguar, we lost Geoff, and later Keith retired same time as i left the company. ...so what next from Jaguar? From now on, Ian Callum managed designs, pushing the brand to new era, to new dimensions. I'm looking forward to see the exciting results...! ...and i work as design consultant for Centro Stile Zagato, yes, recently known from great Zagato Astons..., and we'll see.... i personally would like to re-visit the F-type kind project, and make it happen, not just leave it un-done! Kind regards, Pasi
Aug 15 2003 01:08	Ben Nykiel	United States	Engineer
should have a built in CB radio. A built in comer with wireless internet access and DVD player.IDEA:That folds out of the glove box. I think it also should have automatic sissor doors. The Jaguar car company has always been favorite and my opion will neverchange.
Jul 23 2003 21:58	Tina	Canada	student
the f type Jaguar is MINT.
Jul 10 2003 18:03	Michael F. Farr	United States	Construction
I'm stunned!!!! The F-type was one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen. I think at a minimum it reveals the origianl E-Type if not surpassing it. The gracefull lines and puposful look was outstanding. Jaguar needs to bring back an "affordable" sports car rather than staying in the stratosphere with it's offerings.
Jul 07 2003 23:10	C W Camp	United States
Profit,as always,is driving this decision.When Ford bought Jag it was not a benevolent act...Ford expects a payoff and that right soon.(for example,XK8/XKR priced where they are [as high as Ford/Jag dares to go])Hopefully,when the profit picture,translated core business,recovers we will see a glimmer of hope.Every year that goes by will see SLK,Z4 and Boxster plunder this market.
Jun 13 2003 12:42	Daniel	Belgium
I'm not sure my contribution will help in any way, but if serves to lobby Ford/Jaguar to cave in to the number of wannabe F-type owners, then it will have served its purpose. The F-type project should be resumed! It is a beautiful car and it makes all marketing sense. The only reason I can see for its production being cancelled is that the F-type would be occupying a more 'mainstream' class. This, apparently, is seen as something bad by the Ford/Jaguar management. As to those who consider it blasphemous to be inspired by previous Jaguar models, I only have to say that the F-type is a mastery of design and a beautiful car of its own right. (I just have my personal reservations regarding those "ears" caused by, in my opinion, a bad [and unsafe] placement of the mirrors...) As to the management policy, the F-type would, to my knowledge, be competing with the Porsche Boxster, BMW Z3 and Mercedes SLK series. If you see the money made by these three German companies - translated into the production of new models of the same series (e.g. BMW Z4 and Boxster S) - one fails to see how Jaguar could not be interested. Moreover, the F-type is such a stylish car with such a novel design, I'm fully convinced it would be a winner. It seems British and American manufacturers are more prone to give in to prejudices than their competitors. Yet the image of BMW, Mercedes or Porsche don't seem to have been affected at all by producing (and making bundles of money!) cars aimed at a "lower" market bracket. (Oh, by the way, it appears that at least one American manufacturer started to make business sense: Chevrolet, with its new two-seater convertible, which shamelessly looks like a M SLK remake...) I may be considered biased, as I am one of those disappointed buyers who had its reservation order cancelled, but I try to remain as objective as possible. And, in that context, I defy anyone to prove me that the F-type has not all the ingredients to be successful market-wise and still preserve (if not enhance) the image of Jaguar.
May 03 2003 14:02	agnelo	Portugal
If the real challange is to create a true 21st century sucessor to the E-Type Jaguar, designers must adopt german philosophy on the 911 Porsche (993), say, a deep re-styliing of the E-Type, not a new concept...and at least a 350 horse power V8 engine...
Apr 17 2003 11:23	Borges,Carlos Eduardo	Portugal	E-Type owner
1 - Front of the concept car is magnificent. 2 - Rear fins are huggly 3 - New scretch : front head lamps huggly ; rear fins acceptable.
Mar 21 2003 16:59	karenda strevel 7th grade	United States	baby sit
these mustangs are cool Ide like you to send them to my email address karenda_strevel@yahoo.com. In the next few days.
Mar 10 2003 04:14	nicolas	Chile	student
Who saw the last bond movie clearly saw that the aston martin vanquish looked bigger and stronger, only because of its size, as you know, both cars have the same chevrolet engine, but now, Jag need a stronger, bigger, powerful car to shut up mouths and make astons look smaller. Jag need a non ford motor, just a big cat v12 and more than 612hp's !!
Mar 10 2003 03:19	Bruce	United States
Finally......... a D-type I can afford!!!
Feb 24 2003 22:25	Bill	United States	student
Im still in High school and a long way away from getting a car, but if i ever were to chose a car that i could get this would be it. This car is the ultimate. If they make this baby, I will get it some how, some way.
Jan 31 2003 23:21	bart	United States
it stinks u should build them like the old models and what kind of engine does it have?
Jan 27 2003 17:28	Alan	Canada
The defferal of the production model f-type is a true step backward by Jaguar. The f-type was the first car Jaguar has shown that created a youth appeal. The f-type is young and sporty in its conceptual form, and creates a favourable attitude towards Jaguar in the younger population who has come to see Jaguar ownership as something to dread, to admit that they are old. Less exclusive than the XK8/XKR, the f-type promised to be a roadster bringing sport back to the mainstream Jaguar name while maintaining that name as synonomous with elegance in design. The defferal of this product shows a lack of commitment from Jaguar to revitalize the image which it attained through earlier years, the sporting image. Once again Jaguar is backing away from a true sports car, as they did when the exotic and much more expensive XJ220 was taken out of production after only a few years, this being another product that created a lusting amongst a younger group towards Jaguar ownership.
Jan 19 2003 20:01	Caleb Johnston	United States	Designer
Few things in my life have I wanted more than a Jaguar F-type. Since I first laid eyes on the concept model, I have been totally fixed on buying my own. It's one of the few great desires I have in life. I'm a 20 yr old American college student. I've never owned a car before. I can't afford any Jag let alone an F-type. But if I had all the money in the world, I would buy the F-type over almost any other object. No other car offers the style, elegance, prestige and power in the same package like the F-type. I am continually agrivated at this sad turn of events. My only hope and prayer is that these circumstances will change and the F-type will (eventually) be fully realized.
Jan 03 2003 13:34	Jeff Watson	United Kingdom	Financial Advisor
As taken from field of Dreams. BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME. (buyers that is).
Jan 02 2003 01:56	Wesley	Hongkong	Finance
F-type is the most stunning car i've ever seen - not only because of the design but also the concept of building a cool sporty performance car under the Jaguar marque. It is the true identity of Jaguar to appeal all its fans around the world. Other than the luxury sedan as the XJ serier, the marque should have something like its competitors such as Porsche, Lotus and BMW (M3 and M5) which endorse with a number of "High Performance" renowned sport car models. E-type is the one of the legend in the history and it is believed that the F-type will bring back the unique image of Jaguar. I do believe the launch of the F-type will differentiate the special status of Jaguar in the industry which will in turn enhance the sales and popularity of the marque in the world. What a shame Ford has to postpone or even cancel this project.
Dec 28 2002 22:50	david jones	United States	SVP, Business Development
Stupid decision. As a Brit living in the USA I think the car industry as a whole under-estimates time and time again the power of the 60s, icons and great traditional brands. MG is one example. The postponement of the F-type is another. I only hope Ford's management wake up and put the throttle down on getting the F-type fired up at all speed!! The company will sell as many as they can make - if they want a role model, look what BMW have done with the Mini - people over here are queuing up for them....
Dec 26 2002 16:07	IGNACIO PEREZ	Spain	STUDY
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Dec 25 2002 20:10	samuel	New Zealand
the jags are cool cars and i love them]
Dec 13 2002 02:44	Mark Eaton	New Zealand	Engineer
Perhaps it is best that they pulled the plug. The XK180 concept was a stunner, the "new F type" had lost the plot. The XK180 was the only car I have seen that made me want to put a deposit down to buy. What I don't understand is how Jaguar now hopes to lure younger buys into it's cars. The X-type is gutless, the S-type staggeringly ugly, the XK8 too bulky, and only one car in the range gives you a manual gearbox. They should take a leaf out of Lotus's book. Keep It Simple, Stupid. I don't want to have to study the drivers manual to figure out which of the drivers aids to switch off. I saw a new Hyundai the other day. A direct rip off of a Jag S-Type. I don't know whether Jaguar should feel honoured, or appalled (as I did), that a company with such a lack of design taste had decided to copy a Jaguar. That really told me that my beloved marque has been well off course. My mission, should I wish to accept it, will be to build an XK180. I already have the V12 engine and number plate :o) A cut down XJS should about do it ... Perhaps the problem is a modern desire to reach a technical edge of perfection (ie Ferrari Enzo) but in doing so sadly deminishing both the attainability and the sensory pleasure of owning and driving a car (ie Ferrari Enzo - priced more than the GDP of most countries and butt ugly). Perhaps Ford's problem is the opposite - trying to appeal to everybody with one compromise after another - and disappointing all. A bit like my designs. :( At least do the GT40 in RHD please!
Dec 07 2002 04:38	Tuff Mutha Jr	Australia	Legend
Despite only just having seen the F-Type concept today, I am extremely disappointed at the turn of events. After feeling very blase about many sports, roadsters etc, here at last after 15 years of searching was a car that immediately excited and enthralled me. Features like the cut of the windshield and the sideview "ears" just appeal immensely. If anything could be retained I would pray for it to be those. The F-Type should make heads turn and jaws drop like competitors only wished they could. The Jaguar F-Type deserves its destiny. I don't know what to say about the "Ford-Type".
Dec 01 2002 12:00	Aldo Tonello	Italy	lawyer
F-Type, the most beautifoul car dream i have ever seen. I don't understand why the develop was stopped. I was ready to give an account on the price till now!, I don't like any spyder as f-type so i will not buy any spyder like mercedes or bmw. it is schocking for me, i'll hope that Jaguar will develop "the dream" in reality. ... sorry for my english an Italian f-type lover Aldo
Nov 28 2002 03:09	Christian	United States	The Home Depot
Being a 1966 FHC E-Type owner The F-Type design, as shown here, is definetly the E-Type's predecessor. Even more so than the XK8. The F-Type design that has been shown to the public should not be changed. "Excellent lines and power!"
Nov 25 2002 19:14	an annonamous jag-lover	United Kingdom	-
I think the F-type looks great and should be as good as th e-type
Nov 09 2002 02:44	LA	United States
I CAN WAIT TO GET MY HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL OF THIS JAG, I WENT TO THE CAR SHOW. IT HAS BEEN THE VEHICLE OF MY DREAM. I WOULD LOVE TO GET THE PRICE. AND THE DIFFRENT COLORS THE FTYPE WILL BE AVALILABLE IN.
Oct 26 2002 15:36	Vladimir	Latvia	stranger in Moscow
3 August 2001 JAGUAR CARS MEXICO CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW X-TYPE IN MEXICO CITY Mexico City, Mexico, August 2nd, 2001 - Jaguar Cars Mexico celebrated tonight, the launch of the Jaguar X-Type in Mexico. Baroness Symons, Britain's International Trade and Investment Minister joined Jaguar Managing Director, Jonathan Browning, to unveil the new car. 17-Jun-02 JAGUAR SALES SUCCESS CONTINUES Jaguar sales volumes continue to grow at an unparalleled rate, with May yet another record month for the premium car manufacturer. Spearheaded by the X-TYPE, which accounted for more than half of the new Jaguars sold in May, sales soared globally by 50 per cent compared to last year. In the first five months of 2002, Jaguar sales totalled 56,994 cars – almost 70 per cent up on the equivalent period in 2001. etc. It's sad what is happening. Just two words-economics' globalization
Oct 23 2002 22:17	Bob Cottrell	United States	Computer Consultant
I was crushed in the 70's when the E-Type disappeared. I had wanted one since the very first one I saw (and was ready to take the plunge mid-70's when the news came down). The original XKE circa 1965-1967 (HATED the 4-seater humped back look) was my favorite and I was glad to hear we'd finally see the F-Type. It was pricey but within reach in the 60's and 70's. Let BMW and Mercedes-Benz have the high priced end and give something to the rest of us who can't afford a Boxter and don't want a Z (sorry, never was much impressed by them after the 240Z). The F-Type could sell very well if designed and priced right. Don't let my dreams go down the drain AGAIN after almost 30 years!
Oct 23 2002 02:34	Xavier Rodriguez	United States	Teacher
having seen and heard that Ford designed the F-Type to a mid-engine, similar to the boxer and disfigure the original desgins... perhaps it was better to simply to go back to the drawing board. Using the original design. They should develop a shortened full aluminum chassis, similarly found the in the XJ and place in the 3.5L V8 engine in there, with both non and supercharged versions. For the car to trully sell, Jaguar will have to put a powerful V8. even though the 3.0 was set to have more than 330hp in its supercharged version, but a v8 will be an easier sell, and with increased performance.
Oct 13 2002 21:07	Tom Johnson	United States	psychologist
I just spent some considerable time checking out the new Nissan 350Z. As a long time Jaguar loyalist it pains me big time that Ford/Jaguar can't come up with as great of affordable sports car as Renault/Nissan has. It is a true "drivers" car, something the auto shift dominated Jags don't have. The Z was gone for a while and now has come back very much better than before. That precedent bodes hope for the realization of an amazing F-Type!
Oct 12 2002 20:21	Rolf	Germany
Sorry, but the F-Type will never drive against Z3, Z4, SLK or Boxster. I think, we can close this forum. It was a sin to stop the F-Type an I don`t believe that I ever see this wonderful car on the road.
Sep 25 2002 02:31	Shane Jarvis	Australia	Civil Engineer
I can't believe that Jaguar, or Ford, or whoever is responsible for making the decision to can the F Type, could actually make such a short sighted decision. Here was the concept that would really re-establish Jaguar as a manufacurer of sporting vehicles in the modern market where Jaguar's reputation of sportiness and reliability have well and truly disappeared. So a unique opportunity has been blown away by short sighted management. Now Jaguar will really have to do it the hard way to truly compete with BMW, Porsche and Mercedes, because in spite of what the PR clowns say, Jaguar still doesn't have the market acceptance that the 3 german companies do. And because of this decision to can the F Type, probably never will. Good on you Ford. Now you've got the money to go build a new Taurus. What a winner. Shane
Sep 10 2002 21:26	Robert Atanasio	United States	Jaguar Sales Representative
It would have been nice to compete against the Mercedes Benz SLK. It would have been terrific to go toe to toe against that ugly BMW Z3. And I would have loved to have made the Porsche Boxster look like an old used shoe. Now it looks like we will have to wait till 2005. Too bad. But I still look forward to the battle. Bob Atanasio
Sep 02 2002 05:13	Kieran O'Shea	United States	Law Student
Hi there, what a bad decision by Jag. I have owned two Porsche's, including a Boxster, and was just waiting for a British equivalent available in the U.S. I was definetly going to put a deposit on a early production model, but now will probably buy German again (apparently BMW and Audi think market conditions are ripe for high end Roadsters). Anyway, I will consider the the new Aston Martin but I think it is over-priced for the performance, particularly when compared to the German cars. Jaguar really blew this one, or rather I should say that Ford is more interested in building 'pick-ups' and ugly cars than continuing to shepherd a premium brand! Shame!!
Aug 30 2002 17:40	william Heun	United States
Iam the proud and happy owner of an XJ-8 and a 63 E-Type OTS and a past owner of several XKs. I was sad to see the cancellation of the F-Type. After seeing the S and X Types I will wager that the project that will take its place will be a chromed and leathered up Mustang that will be calles an F-Type.
Aug 26 2002 18:30	Heiko Woeste	Germany	Software Engineering
Ohhhhh - what a nightmare for me....... Jaguar was my first decision, but now?! If you wanna do everything right don't stop the F-Type concept, but it depends on you to have a great future........
Aug 16 2002 22:00	Vladimir	Latvia	vacant
R.I.P. Jaguar Sir Wiliam,forgive us,the blockheads. I Nome Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti.Amen.
Aug 16 2002 05:32	Rob Hill	United States	Physicist
So I guess Ford doesn't want internal competition with its GT-40? Far be it that Jaguar would produce a better looking vehicle. OR could it be that the SUVs value as a status symbol cut into the demand for sports cars? I see other cars disappearing: Camaro/Firebird line (not to compare to the F type) while Porsche puts out a insidiously ugly SUV out. What are they thinking? Where is the sports cars market going? If you pay attention, it seems nearly every car ad tried to incorporate the word "sports" into their pitch: sport-compact sports utility vehicle sports sedan ...ect. But what does it really mean? It means car makers change the definition of "sport" and sell whatever they feel like. Clearly this is the case with the F-type. I guess they've gone back to Ole' Henry Ford's attitude of "they can have whatever color they want-as long as it's black." Shameful that they don't listen to the customers. Bad business. Hey, if anyone starts a petition for ther F-type, let me know! robhill@physics.purdue.edu
Aug 15 2002 21:56	Byron	United States	Scholar
I attribute the delay in the production of the F-type to the lack of funding as would be provided by Ford. They are even now undergoing new lawsuits concerning their failed efforts in engineering sport utility vehicles. The Excursion has failed and they are stopping production. This is an automobile manufactuer that is once again experiencing financial difficulties. Let us not forget that Ford's priority is Ford, not Jaguar. The production of the F-type would create a world wide sensation in motor cars not seen since the introduction of the XK120, which at the time was the fastest car in the world. If the F-type is only being delayed so be it. But if it is not manufactured how are we to forgive Jaguar Cars Ltd? I feel that the production of the F-type would be Jaguar's first attempt since the E to honour the principles of automotive engineering as upheld by Sir William Lyons. If the F-type is not produced I will be once and all convinced that the Jaguar Marque is dead.
Aug 15 2002 16:38	Mel Ewing	United States	Software Engineer
Like many others who have commented, my initial reaction to the F-Type concept was of delight. Someone finally hit the exact styling and design that I have been seeking for years. I have no interest in any other of the new Jaguar models (Love the old XKE's though) and was preparing for the purchase of an F-Type. I am extremely disappointed in the decision to cancel the F-Type, and am now looking at other competitors. I write in hopes that enough interest in the F-Type prototype will revive the project in its original form.
Aug 15 2002 04:11	Warren Hansen	United States	Design Consultant
Aside from an awkwardly placed adverb in the opening sentence and the incorrect use of the first person pronoun in the first sentence of the second paragraph (which do not speak well for the quality control of documents emanating from the office of the M.D.), it seems that Jaguar are saying that the response of enthusiasts to their product (as demonstrated in the form of orders accompanied by deposits)are not as valuable to the company as potential sales of cars directed at more of a mass audience. Perhaps good strategy for the bottom line, but perhaps not good for the continued perception of the marque as one with unique cachet and desirability. (Too bad that can't be quantified as a line item in the financial reports.) Just try to imagine the company without the E-Type in its history! The irony here is that Sir William was always counting the pence, but somehow made them look like guineas. Now the current management are doing the same thing, but have lost the magic.
Aug 13 2002 02:11	Gary Soward	United States
My wife and I delayed purchase of a new S Type in hopes of acquiring an F Type. If Jaguar is the type of company that cancels a model after announcing it's production then I'm not sure I'm interested in doing business with them any more. We've had 13 Jaguars over the years.
Aug 12 2002 17:16	Andrew King	Canada
So Jaguar, under FoMoCo, does not have the resource to develop the F-TYPE while Ford develops its GT40? I don't think Ford is doing anything good for Jaguar except increasing sales. Look at the X-TYPE and the S-TYPE: they are always near the bottom in comparison test in major US car mags. At the same time, although the new XJ is supposed to be "super high-tech," its styling, seems to me, is already ten years old. And indeed we have the failing F1. What's worse is that Jaguar is canning the F-TYPE and possibly the R version of the X-TYPE. My recommendation: Ford should stop cost-cutting in its luxury brand, and build cars with the design, performance, and quality like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and even VW. That means no more shared platforms and engine outside Jaguar, no more cheap plastics in lesser models etc etc. Also, design Jaguar as future machines and don't recycle old designs. (BTW, the R-coupe concept was still the best new Jaguar design. It is very traditional, yet very futuristic.)
Aug 12 2002 17:16	Michael Chowaniec	Germany	Mechanical Engineer
I am very sad about the decision to stop the F-Type program. I was looking forward to a real Sports car. Light, strong, hard and honest. So my next car might be a Lotus. Sorry.
Aug 12 2002 15:28	Henryk Kramek	United States
As an owner of an XK8 and an X Type I was looking forward to adding a F Type. I believe it would attract a significant number of new customers. In addition it would be bring a sports car which is currently lacking in the lineup. Delaying the car will result in the competition being in their third generation by the time the F type is introduced. These iterations will have produced a more refined product and captured clients that could have been attracted to Jaguar. Perhaps a limited edition could be considered to keep the car in the public mind.
Aug 12 2002 15:20	Rick Allison	United States
Following the F-Type's unveiling at the 2000 Detrioit Auto Show, Ford Motor Co. chief Jacques Nasser was asked what could prevent the automaker from producing the sleek roadster. "Stupidity," was his reply. Looks to me like Bill Ford and the folks at Ford's PAG must have plenty to spare. How sad. He whines that Americans no longer 'love' cars. Sorry, Bill; it's just that we don't love Fords. The original F-Type concept inspired the kind of widespread rabid desire he says he wants his products to induce. Well, Mr. Ford, produce the F-Type and make it look as much like the original concept as possible and you can be sure we'll love it.
Aug 12 2002 09:20	Jeremy Channon	United Kingdom	Solicitor
Nice letter from Beasley Unfortunately it read to me: "Blah Blah Blah....we're useless.......blah de blah.........more excuses........blah blah........damp squib" Some interesting quotes: "We have therefore taken the decision to put the F-TYPE programme on hold and to put the additional focus on our core model lines for the time being." - translates to - "we're trying to do Diesel but unfortunately our current units seem a trifle thirsty which kind of defeats the object" and "F-TYPE is a great product and it is a programme we want to pursue but only when more pressing priorities allow." translates to - "We're much happier throwing money into Formula 1 to fail to successfully promote the type of cars we're not going to make" Great.
Aug 09 2002 22:40	Winston Harris	United States	Mechanical Engineer
As an E-Type owner, glancing at the F-Type proto-type was the first time in a years I was excited at the prospect of going out to by a new car. I am not surprised at Ford's intervention into the developement of a great car. In the 60's and 70's when the rest of the world was trying to model their styling and design after cars like the 'E', Ford was buisy producing the mustang; a car that despite the 40 somethings' attempt to regain their youth, never fetches more than 20K in pristine condition at an auto show. Ford's lack of foresight certainly has a precedent!
Aug 07 2002 19:27	Thomas Karimpanal	United States	Engineer
Ford once again displays it's lack of business sense and timing and more so, stupidity! First they restyle a classy, characteristic Jaguar design then they call off the production plans. The Jaguar roadster was one of the most brilliant ideas ..it's original 2000 styling ..was one of the best ever. This was one car that was followed up by eager Jaguar fans..hence potential customers right from it's inception. If Honda can sell their S2000 in a market dominated by BMW-Z3 and Porsche Boxter...why is Ford holding back on a Jaguar Roadster??
Aug 06 2002 08:05	R. Schmitz	Germany
The concept car-design:WHOW! It blows me off my shoes. Everybody at our company was delighted to see it. We thought of ordering 3 cars at once. But with the new design we will not by at least one!
Jun 20 2002 02:08	hector v barrientos-bullock	United States	student
I for one am very disappointed about the cancellation. I am not happy with the design of the XK8/R ( the design is large, bulbous, topheavy, and disgusting!) and was hoping that the F-type would change my view of the new "Forduar's" (excepting the XJR) but of course the Ford influence of the "Bottom Line" will keep me from being able to compete with my girlfriend's soon to be purchased Honda S2000. Nice job Ford, looks like your going to bring Jaguar down with you, you should have just let GM buy Jaguar. At least then they would still commandeer some respect. not become the joke that Ford is. -H
Jun 19 2002 15:04	David W. Heiman	United States	Consultant
The original design is simply gorgeous. Wow. I sincerely hope that you do build it as close to that origignal design as possible.
Jun 19 2002 13:25	Shane Jarvis	Australia	Civil Engineer
How unbelievably stupid of Ford to can the F Type. Only the truly gullible would believe that it is "postponed". But I digress, Other manufacturers are doing quite well with their open 2 seater/convertible products, yet Ford doesn't think the model will pay its way. Perhaps this is because the F Type is totally unique. Of course this is pure speculation but a bit of Engineering (bit!) should find a solution to make the car economically viable. Perhaps the problem is in the market research conducted to test the financial viability of the car is flawed. I don't know. But it seems to me that the car would/has attracted considerable interest. Then again, perhaps the car was canned becauase Bill Ford got a bee in his bonnet and wants to shed Jaguar of anything to do with Jac Nasser.
Jun 18 2002 02:45	Kelly	United States
Seeing new products like the S-type R is great but whats happining to jaguar new found commitment to performance. What could be more exciting than the F-type for jag enthusiests? The XKR is an awsome vehicle but it's not a true sports car. What roadster out of Germany could compete with a car thats looks even remotely like the F concept? Come on ford, wake up this is a very viable market. Get jag back to it's roots.
Jun 16 2002 12:50	Alan Wilson	Canada	Animator
To whom it may condern, you produce this model I will buy one. I owned a MK11 many years ago when I was younger. Loved the car to young to keep it. But make this car And I want one. Are there any blueprint data sheets available? Cheers, Alan Wilson
Jun 14 2002 17:34	simon turner	United Kingdom
Jaguar must build this car and build it as the original drawings show! it's beautiful! It embodies everything that its names heritage suggests it should. The c type, d type and e type are all stunning cars even now, being only 23 i can only imagine how impressive they were in there hay day! None of these cars are 'big' cars, don't misunderstand me they aren't small but for the purposes of having a blast along roads where you should ie twisty testing roads, they are perfect in every dimension. I love the xk8 but its not a real drivers car its a cruiser a cruiser with real style but bodily its too big to really start hauling through the most testing of routes. Jaguar really need to fill this gap. Like all british manufacturers this is what we do best! We do sports cars! Raw sports cars! TVR is the best example, medium sized, torque driven beauties perfectly balanced! Like the austin healey in all it's guises, the triumph stag the startling e type. Jaguar may well be owned by ford but they are and always will be british and have lacked this kind of car for too long. When i saw the xk180 i couldn't take my eyes off it and couldn't understand the lack of desire to build it, this f type is so close to perfect it must be built and jaguar will have the world at its feet! As i say i may only be 23 but i'm already working out how i can buy an f type if and when it arrives in the show room and i already know if i get one i will never ever sell it! i can only hope it is affordable to those who really want it not just those who can afford it another point of jaguars heritage which is too often ignored. In respect to one gentlemans comments 'barbies' don't buy jaguars they don't have the right image, thank god himself!!
Jun 11 2002 10:41	raja sandow	Malaysia	associate engineer
Dear Sir,I wish the new jaguar will earn back the credits of being one of the best cars the world will ever know! Please beat the Germans/Italians in design,performance and reliabilities.I am a lover of Jaguar cars from young.I am very dissappointed whenever Jaguar cars are compared to the Germans and Italian cars.What a disgrace for a prestige car like Jaguar.Do something about this in the future for Jaguar cars.Thank you.
Jun 07 2002 22:19	winston	United States
As an owner of XK8, I for one am glad that the F-type has been cancelled. From the ridiculous letter choice "F for FORD!" type to the obvious target audience of Porsche Boxter and Mercedes SLK owners, I hate everything about this go-cart intended for rich barbie girls. Like the present X-type and S-type saloons, the F-type will only cheapen the Jaguar exclusivity. I guess eventually, Jaguar will become an upscale Mercury brand with Ford car-parts. The days for Jaguar glory are numbered.
Jun 04 2002 22:20	Michael Kainbacher	Germany	Pilot
Mr. Reitzle is gone.. And now the F-Type too?!? Ford shame on you!
Jun 01 2002 05:44	Randy Wise	United States	business owner
No question the XK-180 is definitely the one I was attracted to. It is a fantastic retro recreation of the E-Type. I have decided to buy the XK-180 if it was produced. I saw the newer design at the LA Auto show and would not buy that. Too vanilla. Hopefully you'll learn from the PT-Cruiser. They took a chance and won big.
May 31 2002 04:10	nelson j stewart	Canada	musician
When I first saw the prototype of the F-type I, like the rest of you, fell in love. Here was one of the most beautiful cars ever designed, and best of all, it had English heritage. While I was disappointed with the so-called "refinements" for the production model (why can't people leave well enough alone?), I was still prepared to wait a few years until the F-type went on sale. Now, however, I think I will have to go German after all. By the way, all of you gentlemen thinking about Boxsters or Z3s may want to check out the Audi TT first. What was Jaguar thinking?
May 31 2002 03:02	simon lindsay	New Zealand	manager
The original is the one! Apart from the deeply recessed taillights which look uncomfortable. I would have thought the time was never more ripe to get this into production.
May 25 2002 23:42	Ginger Corda	United States
How disappointing. We'll always wonder what could have been. How many years do we have to wait for a worthy successor to the beautiful E-type (introduced over 40 years ago)? Guess it can't be done. Those days are gone. Small minded, short-sighted - shouldn't have baited us for so long!!!
May 25 2002 22:36	pascal Gademer	United States
What a Shame ! The F-type was an exciting car which would have enhanced Jaguar's image of style and performance. With the right amount of power, it could have really blown the german competition... The XK is a great GT, I love my XKR but a smaller roadster would have been fun ! Hard to understand this decision considering how strongly Jaguars execs seemed to believe in the project... "we'd be mistaken not build it" ? or was that "foolish" or maybe "stupid". yes definitely ...
May 24 2002 21:51	Mark Loomis	United States
Don't overthink the design. The F-type concept was dead on. I expect supreme performance from this beast. The mechanicals need to look and sound the part in tribute to the E-type. Boxsters will run and hide when in the presence of the F-type. Make sure this "interesting mechanical device" appears correct when sitting in Sir William's circular drive. My checkbook is waiting....get on with it!!
May 08 2002 23:00	James	United Kingdom	retail
The F-type looks the part - stick to the concept as much as possible - although I prefer the front lights of the XK180 concept car. I would suggest a 3.5 Ltr V8 or V12. 0-60 should be around the 5sec mark. A 4wdr option is a must. Retractable hard top should be able to be put up/down electronically at a reasonable speed. Price should be less than the Porsche boxter; performance of the basic model should out perform the boxter "s", up rated models should be comparable with TVR performance (but obviously be more reliable). With a light simple car and a big engine this should be easy enough! You should be aiming to give both Porsche and Audi a good hammering in terms of market share. You need to get the car out ASAP and it will do wonders for Jaguar’s brand name – which has suffered at the hands of BMW in the saloon market, and which vacated the sports car market with the demise of the E-type. Performance and handling are the measures that the upper end of the market is judged by as well as name\image and you need at least one car which has firm suspension rather than the soft /wallowy characteristics normally associated with Jaguar chassis’s (and incidentally why most people would buy a BMW instead of a Jag saloon!). Get the F-Type out quickly and if it does the above you should gain significant market share. By the way - does the last guy mean s-type rather than x-type? Whoever cut the back off the s-type needs their backside kicking - it should have been more rounded and longer like an XK150 or Mk2 – the boot spoils what could have been a truly beautiful design!
May 08 2002 17:01	Serge Demyanenko	United States
I have owned or leased 60+ cars. I have never considered a Jaguar. They were, in my mind, pretty cars with lousy engineering, designed for rich and fat boulevardiers. The F-type, however, if you don't screw it up by vanillaizing it is of great interest to me. Just based on the Car and Driver photos my wife and I cannot wait for its realization. Just don't push the price to the vicinity of a Porsche 911 for only a moron would buy a Jag for the same price. The F-type design looks fresh and exciting. I understand that the windshield will have to become more conventional. But don't touch the wheels or anything else and by 2005 you can add a first-time Jaguar buyer who has owned nothing but Porsches, BMW's and Mercedes (with an occasional Alfa or even Corvette thrown in.) Why would you design an X Type with a beautiful front end and a stupid Ford-looking type rear? And then install powerful engines which don't move the car worth a damn? The X type would have peaked my interest if you would have put a better designed rear on it and your engineering wouldn't have been as lousy. Now take a look at who is buying your X Types. You missed the boat on that one, don't screw up the F-type too. Stick to the concept car as much as possible.
May 08 2002 06:16	Tom C. Johnson	United States	Psychologist
I just read in Jaguar World Monthly that the production of the F-Type is now in doubt. This is terrible news to me, I was planning a move from my Corvette to the F-Type to have an all Jaguar garage. Now its save more for an XJR. Maybe Jaguar could put a 6 speed manual in it for those of us who think an automatic is oxymoronic to the idea of "performance sports car" I love your web! Tom C. Johnson
May 08 2002 06:15	Tom C. Johnson	United States	Psychologist
I just read in Jaguar World Monthly that the production of the F-Type is now in doubt. This is terrible news to me, I was planning a move from my Corvette to the F-Type to have an all Jaguar garage. Now its save more for an XJR. Maybe Jaguar could put a 6 speed manual in it for those of us who think an automatic is oxymoronic to the idea of "performance sports car" I love your wed! Tom C. Johnson
May 03 2002 03:43	Paul Tibbs	United Kingdom
Obviously putting this car into production will necessitate some changes to the original concept,but in order to be a success the body styling should be completely left alone. Any softening will ruin a near perfect design and make the difference between a stunning vehicle and an ordinary one. (Compare the excellent Porsche Boxter Concept with the Boxter that actually went into production and you'll see what I mean!) Leave the styling alone, give it plenty of power and develop a suspension that offers superb handling without too many electronics detracting from the driving experience. If 'Jaguar' do all that they will truly have a class leading car.
May 01 2002 16:41	Theo Decker	Germany
Please delete this horrible comment fom March 19. I hope the F-Type will come, but i've heared that it will be a mid-engine car. Is it true?
Apr 29 2002 21:44	Tony	United States
The original e type had enough power to compete with Corvettes and Ferraris. If this car is Boxster slow it will only reinforce Jagurs image as a posers car rather than the drivers car it was in the 60s. 0 to 100 mph needs to be under 12 seconds to compete and it needs to have this speed upon release not several models later.
Apr 24 2002 16:36	Tony	United Kingdom	Senior IT Consultant
In view off the current news circulating autocar (uk magazine) and with Reitzle leaving the PAG group i just hope that they decide to build the F type. I put a deposit down last March (2001) as i knew they would be in demand. I feel a bit down as the F type ought to be seen testing by now as like the new Aston Martin DB5. I love the design that hit the Detroit Show and I loev the aluminium interior I hope they give it a folding metal roof ala SLK.
Apr 19 2002 19:22	rob hill	United States	Physicist/USAF
This is quite possibly on of the coolest designs I have seen to date. Thumbs Up! You people really did well on the fighter plane look-most evident in cockpit design and tail lenses. Please take this as a compliment from a person who went to Purdue with aspirations of becoming an aerospace engineer, and designing fine cars as you do. [I only wish mechanical designs were as well thought out as the form of the car]:). Seriously, please pull in some real life honest-to-goodness mechanics and ask them what they think. Although they are blue collar workers, their vetran experience and opinion is just as important-if not more so-than any hot rod high dollar engineer. They will be able to tell you where things typically go wrong and will try to offer good isolutions on practicality (so you don't have to do things like jack up the car to change the spark plug). Take it from a guy who grew up twisting wrenches with his dad: you can learn alot if you have engineers working with vetran mechanics. As an example, I've heard many things about older Jags getting hot-high performance-go figure. Simple solution (like on the XJS): open up a window between the firewall and the rain gutter-high enough to let hot air out,but not to let water drain into the compartment. As the car picks up in speed, you could take advantage of the venturi effect and suck out some of the hot air. I am not sure how I feel about the look of the mirrors, but it looks functional in aero-terms. Any designs on roll bars? It would be nice to know that the car is crash worthy. How about the convertible top? Always thought it would be cool to have sort of a high-precision "Armadillo shell" teflon shell type top. It would sort of curl in on itself like an (armadillo or potato bug) as it retracted. I envision that under the (black)teflon would be a water repellant seal with a drain hose(just in case). No one has built one of these to date-be innovative! Your Jaguar, your allowed to do that. Advantages to this top design: 1. More robust/less noise 2. Can't tear 3. Can't leak 4. Better aero-flow. 5. Theives can't knife their way in-happened to a friend. Hope the feedback helps! Cheers, Rob
Apr 17 2002 22:15	Jeremy	United States
Beautiful Car. Hope I can afford one when the time comes. Lose the 5 spoke concept though.
Apr 08 2002 08:13	Michael Kainbacher	Germany	Pilot
I´ve already ordered one in march 2001... - put in a V 8 - put in a start button - and build it quickly that´s all.
Apr 07 2002 08:29	TOM	Germany
the new etype as up to now is a true masterpiece ! If anybody knows a link to technical drawings or blueprints of this jewel please let me know !!
Apr 07 2002 00:55	Shannon Sentman	United States	Student of Law
Beautiful concept, but stay Jag. In order to stay in the price range their talking it seems mass produced Ford parts will be required, not what an Jag. enthusiast wants. The round tail lights are definitely key as well. 300 horsepower or bust, I guess that comes in the later R version though. This car is now at the top of my list when I graduate. Reasonable price, beautiful design, lets see the final product though.
Apr 05 2002 14:37	Jeff Freed	United States	engineer (automotive)
Absolutely awesome - sign me up. Lose the V6 though - go inline 6 or V8!
Apr 05 2002 00:30	A.Lamarca	United States	Jaguar sales
First and most important, if Jaguar is going to use a platform or any other part from any Ford product any where in the world, I guarranty it will ultimately fail. Look at both Lincoln and Cadillac, and they are slowly fading away. Both Mercedes and BMW have kept a more purist approach, and they have also begun to bury Lincoln and Cadillac in their own market. The S-Type has already begun to slip because of its common platform with the much cheaper Lincoln L.S. Consumers spending top dollar for an exotic, exclusive, luxury import car do not want their car mentioned in the same breath with Ford Mondeo, or any thing else from anywhere else. All materials used inside and out have to be of higher quality than what you would see in any other car as well. The S-Type is now getting what it originally should have had. The X-Type now needs it. Lastly, BMW has the right idea when it comes to sports car handling, don't forget how important weight distribution is.
Mar 31 2002 10:20	Susan MacKenzie	United States	Jag Lover
You should check the comments! I think the comment from March the 19th is disgusting!!! Why are these comments made public anyway!
Mar 25 2002 19:53	Gio Consolati	Italy	Design Student
Simply FANTASTIC... I have not other words
Mar 24 2002 20:23	John Cupp	United States	Manager of Metal Service Cente
Please don'tcomplicate the wheel group....The 5 spoke concept...like Ferrari is the way to go with the wheel-wells filled up. Chrysler found success with this and so will you...Some by the wheels first and build the car around them.
Mar 14 2002 22:41	Saleem Khalid	United Kingdom
Please give it a hard top, some interesting paint options, lots of power, and the sort of safety and driving technology that comes in a Mercedes. Thanks!
Mar 12 2002 22:54	Bryce and Brandon Shriver	United States	Engineer
The F-Type looks promising. I especially like the Spartan interior, and round tail lights. And of course the front end on the concept is pure Jaguar. Keep up the good work... Hopefully this car will be all that it is expected to be.
Mar 11 2002 23:57	Paul Vrancken	Belize
Marvellous design! But, please stay by the first design of the back with the round taillamps ! Kind regards, Paul Vrancken
Feb 27 2002 02:21	john harleman	United States	gm
i am sorry that the rear end isn't more like the series 1 e-type. it's the prettiest i've seen. bmw did a superb job of copying it with it's z8 and proving some nice relief from the oversized taillights on today's cars. the prototype's rear end uses the round headlights that are reminiscent of the pre-74 bmw 2002. cheers - john ps - the toggle's should be below the gauges, much handier there where i use them in the e
Feb 22 2002 18:03	Thor Thingbo	Norway	Lawyer
Dear Jaguar stylists, you have one of the most attractive and important positions in the globe (at least when we leave a few other important issues beside) The consept car is a beauty! Keep it simple and dont let the rear get to low (the section between pipes), we dont buy this car to transport anything but two with a toothbrush, just like the E-type. So don't make the rear look like an Aston from the seventies with rear styling that didn't match rest of the car. I'll be waiting in patience for a car that my 76 years old dad will find worthy of joining his E-type (about time for both Jaguar and him!) But youre on to it, just keep it plain and simple. Thor
Feb 20 2002 23:02	Lance Weekley	United States	pilot
The pictures in the 2001 press pack are a bit much for my taste. The concept car shown in 2000 is just what I'm looking for. I know that the side windows would be impractical but I don't care. I want them anyway. Personally, I'd take a toneau cover over a top! Don't tone it down! Build it like the show car and I'll gladly get in line with my money. Lance Weekley
Feb 18 2002 10:15	raja sandow	Malaysia	associate engineer
Dear Sir,please follow the Germans and Italians for world beating designs and concepts.Their reliabilities,performance and beautiful looks are far ahead then Jaguars.I am a Jaguar lover from young,but I am dissappointed with Jaguars failures whenever a new model is out.Change the shape a bit and update the features inside the car.Keep it a futuristic taste and be looking as the greatest model for Jaguar ever produced.The world must know...no one can beat the Jaguar in any area!I wish you great success in all your plans for Jaguar Cars.May God Bless Jaguar Cars Forever.Thank you.Raja Sandow.
Feb 17 2002 17:46	Andreas Eklund	Sweden
I like the exterior but think that the interior has to be redesigned!
Feb 06 2002 11:08	Olivier Jason	South Africa	Engineeer
The original concept did it for me. It captured the spirit of the E-type with great modern styling. The latest concept looks like a mix of "common" sports cars already available (boxter, Z3).The slitty tail lights are not Jaguar. A SLK type roof is indispensable. Look forward to the final product
Feb 03 2002 03:04	jim	United States
it doesnt look safe if u get into a crash and has a weird shape.
Jan 31 2002 18:14	Randy Lyons	Canada	Sales
One of the most sensuous cars I have ever seen. I look forward to figuring out how I will pay for this one.
Jan 25 2002 12:52	Sam	United Kingdom
Jaguar, for god's sake don't fall for the current obssession with shapeless headlights stretched all the way up the bonnet. They may look good now, but what about 10 years time? Keep to your classic proportions and go with the original XK180/F-Type design. I for one will look forward to it's release.
Jan 24 2002 13:57	Dr. Norbert Linn	Germany	Jag-lover
It looks just great, I already ordered one. I would appreciate regular information from Jaguar. I need to decide to either keep my car until I get the F-Type or buy me something else inbetween.
Jan 20 2002 16:55	Jonathan Farrugia	Malta	Pharmacist
I was able to compare the pictures of Ftype concept model with those that were given to the press in 2001. What I can say is that there needs to be more than just a hint of futuristic design. After all, the car will be officially for sale in 2005. I prefer that Jaguar adopts design ideas as emblazoned in the latest in the latest F-type. I mean no dis-respect for conservative jaguar fans but this is the way forward.
Jan 14 2002 00:26	Ryan Robinson	United States	unknown
I have to agree with Mr. Miller's statement about going retro. I was an owner of an 83 xjs v12 he and now an owner of an 86 xj6 vanden plas. Don't try to make it look futuristic or a slight change from a model already in production. Go back in time, look over the old model, and make slight improvements. Your ford now right? Well, somewhat. How about doing to the jag what you did with the thunderbird. Then again, wasn't the very first thunderbird modeled after the jag, haha. Again, go retro like Mr. Miller said.
Jan 08 2002 14:17	S.Hönig	Germany
Hallo. I would be really sorry if Jaguar would change the look of the f-type. I think the design of the concept car ist nearly perfect. Individual. It looks british what a jaguar should do. The pictures of the "new design" are typically modern, not very individual because the back looks nearly the same as the BMW Z8. And , the new design doesnt make me remembering the legendary e-type, which the concept f-type really does. Hope the F-type will start as he was. S.Hönig
Jan 04 2002 13:33	guru	India	diploma student
dear sir, i am diploma students i want more details about the rapid proto type(basic introduction) thanking you, your faithfully, m. guru .
Jan 02 2002 07:52	Jack Miller	United States	Business man
As an owner of many Jaguars in my time and the owner of 5 right now, I just want to make a small suggestion. What I saw at the auto show and in these photos is not what a purist would call an "F" Type. It is a take off on the XK 8 made sporty. If you are trying to go to next phase "E-Type" do it like so many other car companies are doing, go retro! Take the E-type and advance it to the future with the feeling and look of the 60's Jaguar. Take that Yuppie look away! Now that would be the "F-TYPE" we have been waiting for ! Go to a spiritualist and ask the spirit of Sir William. Good Luck, Jack Miller 1953 XK 120 DHC 1963 MK 2 1967 E-Type OTS 1986 XJ6 Series 3 1990 XJS OTS
Dec 27 2001 17:47	jose a. barea del toro	Spain	investments
The parasol it should have a mecanism so when the sun it is on the left hand side molesting half of the head of the driver /generally the back part, ear and neck, because de parasol once it is situated to stop the sun coming trough the window it is not long enough to cover that part of the head, then the mecanism it should permit moving the parasol towards the back of the head to cover that part. This is specially usufull in hot countries Hope I have been usufull to you. I own an old Jaguarv12 Best wishes
Dec 22 2001 13:37	Danish Rahi	United States	Designer
x and F type is a nice way to go for Jag, to be competitive with BMW n Merc entry level market, but at the same time Jag MUST NOT forget its reputation, cause what makes it a Jag is its tradition, "price", and availability. U dont see that many Jags on road as BMW etc, which is a plus. The Ford influence will get Jag more buyers wich will spoil its image. (There will be a lot more people driving Jags but it will no longer be a real Jag.) I urge Jag that X Type, is already on the edge, so lets not push it to hard. Jags high price and unique style must stay the way it is, in order to stay above BMW n Merc etc.
Dec 21 2001 14:28	fergal grimes	Ireland	airline pilot
I've owned my beloved Z3 for 4 years now, and eventhough I'm in no great hurry to sell it, I've been on the lookout for a possible replacement but there's nothing out there that grabs my attention. Until now. SLK's are bland, the boxter is "nice"(but who wants a nice sportscar),another Z3 would probably be sensible but I'd like a change.TVRs are lovely, but have their drawbacks, especially in a country where there is no official dealer. I've always loved jags, so hey presto, they're going to produce one that fits me perfectly! But.... Ensure the roof is simple and ergonomic, as per the Z3 or even the SLK and not an afterthough like the elise-we expect more nowadays and; ensure the base model price is competitive. Bigger engines and souped up models have there place, but don't forget who your target buyers are i.e. people like me who previosly would not have considered a new jag because of price.... otherwise I might just buy a used XK8.
Dec 17 2001 13:43	Nick Neureuter	United States	Engineer
OK, so the latest issue of Road&Track has a sketch of what the latest idea for the F-type. What I'm wondering about - according to the short blurb, they put the engine at the wrong end! I still think they should put the engine up front, driving the rear wheels, big (3.0L) V-6. If a rear engine means the F would get a proprietary chassis, as opposed to a front engine common chassis, I might go for that, but if the F ends up with a common chassis, rear engine, and the "me too" styling of the last set of sketches, it would be a big disappointment. R version could be supercharged, maybe 4WD. Keep the weight 50/50 or so, with decent power/weight. If someone wants it to be a 4.0 sec supercar, they can go buy a used XJ220. (although for a rear engine car, it does look pretty good.) And don't forget the FHC version.
Dec 13 2001 11:27	Julian Dare	Australia
I'd like to see the production F-Type mirror the original concept as closely as possible. This is the only affordable convertible I'd consider more attractive than the Boxster. Personally, the follow-up sketches are predicatable and bland. The XK8 is great looking from the front, but the rear overhang appears far too large. If the F-Type concept goes into production as-is, it has potential to be the first modern,flawless Jag.
Dec 12 2001 03:41	Walt	United States	Graphic Designer
Come on guys! This site is getting stale. Nothing new in almost a year. Am I to infer that zip has happened on the project or are updates just not making here to the "official F-type" site? You've got us salivating, time to throw a few more bones.
Dec 11 2001 16:16	Steve Warburton	United States	Electronics Engineer
I loved the syling of the F-Type concept when I saw it at the Detoit Auto Show and hope the production model is just as good looking. My only concern is that at 6' 4" I wonder if I'll ever fit in one. Peter Wheeler of TVR (also 6' plus) is the only guy I know that makes sure six footers have a decent sports car to drive. Please please please Jaguar make the F-Type so I can drive it!
Dec 04 2001 23:46	James Romero	United States	No se!!!!!!
I believe it is just a car.............. just like every other ones. I could see if it was futurestic and then it would be something i would be in love with.... To all the hot babes, James.
Dec 04 2001 07:44	Marty Novak	United States	Chemical Engineer
I fell in love with Jaguar sport cars before I could drive and one of my goals in life is to one day obtain a "D" for vintage racing. I love the panache of the old Listers. Then I was heart-broken when the XK-220 was not imported to the States as well as at it's price tag. The XK-8 couldn't quite move me, and seemed a move more towards the Porsche 928 than the sports car my soul craved. Now Jaguar has an opportunity to create a modern successor to the "C", "D", and "E", and in my opinion the styling of the original concept "F" and even the XK-180 better reflect what I consider a sports car than the more recent renderings, which remind me more of a Mitsubishi Eclipse than a true Jaguar. If Jaguar builds this car correctly, I will buy one. But I want a car my grandchildren will fight over when I pass on. The car should be raceable with minor modification, providing rapid acceleration and large cooled brakes and with plenty of horsepower without making the engine fragile. The handling must be excellent and I would hope 1g lateral acceleration could be achieved. The car MUST be available with a manual gearbox, preferably a 6-speed. I prefer classic, functional styling to glitzy walnut veneer that peels the first time it gets wet. At the same time, this is an opportunity to take Jaguar firmly into the 21st century rather than recall the good old days as some manufacturers have with their "retro" styling. The car should look like a cat shark on the prowl for prey. And it should be durable so my grandchildren have the opportunity to fight over it, for I intend to be around for some time to come. Please don't make this car an orthodonist's girlfriend's trophy.
Nov 30 2001 02:42	matt strauss	United States
I love Jaguars! I used to work at a car dealer that sold many Jags and I had the opertunity to drive all of them. Out of all the cars at the dealer, bmw, mercedez, audi, porche, etc... I liked the Jaguar cars the best. I do have a few ideas that I would definitly think about if I was a designer for Jaguars. I think they should make an SUV, not a weird looking car like the escalade or anything, but down to earth look, maybe about the size of a range rover or something. Another idea I would consider is to look for ways to lower the price on Jaguar cars. It seems like only the rich can afford them, and most people just dream about getting one. They should come out with a new make that everyone could buy, something that people just don't dream about owning. Those are the only idea's I could suggest otherwise I think Jaguar's are the best car's out there.
Nov 26 2001 04:24	Tyrrel	Canada	self employed
The artists conceptual drawings of the lastest version as shown on the Jag lovers F-Type page, suggest that there may be a movement to the BMW Z8 style, which would be unfortunate. Initially I had a deposit on the Z8, but when I saw it in its final version I bought a Jag instead. The proportions of the 2000 concept version and of course the XK 180, are ideal. Please do not go with the ribbon tail lights and the slanted elliptical head lamps as they may appear modern but they will date quickly and are not in keeping with classic Jaguar styling. I prefer the tail pipes at each side rather than centered as it make the cat look wider, and I hope that the original windshield makes it through in some version, as it has been part of the allure. I concur with other comments regarding the hood louvres (a MUST), performance (0-60mph in 5-6 sec.), and transmission (6 speed manual). I hope that an R version will be available and introduced concurrently with the regular model. I would be annoyed to have purchased an introductery F-Type only to discover that an R version is to be introduced the next year! PS I've had deposit at the dealership since the XK180 was introduced at the North American Auto show in Detroit - 3-4 years ago!
Nov 09 2001 21:37	Tony Derezinski	United States	Attorney/Lobbyist
Had the good fortune to sit in a prototype F-Type about 2 years ago at the Detroit Auto Show and decided then and there I needed one in 2002, the year I turn 60, lest I go gentle into that good night. O.K.; I'll wait a year if I have to. Just one comment with, no doubt, more to come. The tail design. The twin cone taillight version doesn't do it, and might even be considered ugly. Obviously, I like the other, rounder/fully look better, but think it can be improved so as not to look boxy. And as other comments as well, give it guts and performance, as it seems the alternatives are the boxter and, for a surprising number, the corvette. And, of course, the price should be the trump card: noticeably less than either of the above. The model I saw in Detroit, and sat in, did not have any roof/convertible top worked out as of then; would be interested in pictures of this aspect. Once had a Mercedes 280SL with a great clipon hardttop, but weighed a ton. That was a luxury boat; I now want something that performs, with a smidgeon of luxury to boot. I look forward to more pictures, and to a new dealership you should have in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where I live, and where Bill Ford happens to live as well. Looking foward to hearing from you. Tony Derezinski
Nov 05 2001 08:27	Bill	United Kingdom
The lights on the xk180 concept car are better than on the f-type, and I also prefer the louvres on the bonnet. The car should do 0-60 in 5 secs. I think you could use the version 4 mascot (pg 139 classiccars November 2001) as the basis for the hand brake (for example you could pull the paws up to release the handbrake. It is a good sulpture after all!
Nov 03 2001 13:35	James	United Kingdom	Director
I've put down my deposit already! The car needs to be seriously quick however - 0-60 must be less than 6 seconds - look at lotus. The XK8 is no match for the 911, it's far too soft and is more of a GT replacement for the XJS. What's worse is that the lights make it look like some oriental product!Yuk!! Please don't make the same mistakes. Please don't turn the F-type into a hairdressers car - it needs big brakes, a lot of grunt and a firm ride. It also needs a factory hard top for UK weather!! Stick a big V8 or V12 in it. Concentrate more on performance, and ensure in terms of handling it can take on any other car! Sports car buyers are less likely to be politically correct! It does look stunning!
Nov 02 2001 18:03	Chris	United Kingdom	Software Engineer
Hi, whilst the f-type looks fantastic there are one or two things i would say. first thing is im not a huge fan on the raised centre area on the bonnet. and the second, more important thing is that the car is a Jaguar, as such a very different vehicle from other cars, so please dont just transplant an existing ford engine into it. Personally im a fan of the v12... Looks stunning! Currently own an 88 XJS V12
Nov 01 2001 05:46	Dave	Canada	senior architect
Am a current owner of a series 1 ots 3.8 E-type. Have owned this car since 1978. I think this F-type is the first Jaguar I would bother buying since the days of the E-type. The various other sporting jaguars unfortunately have never captured the Magic that the E-type had. It has been nearly 35 years since I have first seen the E-tpe and it gives me a thrill every time I look at it. Sometimes culture gives value to things with no natural value. People learn to like a BMW because their friends have one. Even 3 year old children will see the E-type and go WoW! The beauty is so powerful, that even the mind of the child finds it a joy to see. The F-type has this kind of Magic. Yes it is derivative of the E-type, but it takes the spirit forward. Your designers have excelled. My sons asked why did Jaguar die after the E-type? The brilliant design talent that created the E-type is hard to find and without this talent you only have just another car that looks like every other car.
Oct 31 2001 17:50	Gabe Hill	Canada	Student
Beautiful car. I would however: 1)Put the rear-veiw mirror lights down low, in a more traditional location. 2)Move the dual exahust to the center, as in the E-type. 3)offer it with an optional 5/6 speed manual transmission! Other then that, it looks like a great car! I love the interior. This is definately meant to be a sports roadser, in the best tradition of the earliest E-types.
Oct 27 2001 18:23	Chris Ehrman	United States
I am currently an XK8 owner. I am extremely interested in the new new F-Type when it is finally released. The current styling pictures I have seen look fantastic. It certainly needs to be long and low. Also, I hope that wood trim is integrated into the interior design, and all the other luxury amenities currently available in the XK series are also available. Definately should have a wood steering wheel. A retractable hard top (such as on the Mercedes CLK) would be a welcome addition, so long as there is still some room in the trunk when the top is down. Thank you, and I look forward to the final product.
Oct 25 2001 20:18	Carter J. Morrison	United States	Clerk
All aluminum body/chassis a must. I would prefer a change to mid-engine. R version with concept-type wind screen for those of us who need not ever drive in the rain. Eagarly awaiting your reply at my local dealer, Carter J. Morrison
Oct 23 2001 16:13	Rich Kosinski	United States	Executive
Why will you not build the XK-180????? The F-type will probably be nice enough, but it smacks of an econo-sports box to compete with the Z3, SLK320, and Miata. Ford marketers and bean counters have apparently decided that a larger market/smaller car/lower price point is where Jaguar should head. The XK-180 could allow you to build a world class roadster, capable of competing with the Z8, 911 turbo and even the Aston DB-7 (I know you couldn't canibalize the Vanquish market). I personally think that the XK-180 is the most beautiful car in the world since the E-type, and I would pay any price to acquire one - even if it (only) had a supercharged V-8 making 450HP as in the concept car! Instead, Jaguar afficionados are being treated (subjected) to mediocre styling (X-type), minimal technology (S-type) and bland performance (XK). I think that the F-type will be a nice integration of these mundane attributes. The XK-180 proves that Jaguar can do better - DO SO!!
Oct 19 2001 22:08	Eric	United States
engine should have a liquid fuil ingector and a v-12 for the engine leather seating convertable or coup choice and all the stylish futures as previuos jag cars
Oct 19 2001 16:14	Randy	United States	Engineer
I'm a big fan of Jaguar cars since I was a little boy. I own a 66 E-type roadster and an 88 XJS. Styling is the key to making a classic. Some times style should take over practicallity. Especially in a two seat sports car. The prototype design is much better than the drawings shown in the 2001 press kit. The up-turned rear end and round tail lights of the proto are much more gracefull than the common looking back in the drawings. The front of the proto looks like a modern version of the E-type while the drawings look more like a Nissian. Stay true to the spirit of Jaguar.
Oct 18 2001 17:49	Rolf	Germany
Ich habe mich sehr darüber gefreut, daß Jaguar endlich einen reinrassigen Roadster baut, der sich stilistisch an der Design-Ikone E-Type orientiert. Sollte der F-Type nur annähernd so schön aussehen wie der Prototyp in Detroit, werde ich ihn bestellen. Dennoch einige Kritikpunkte: 1.) die Motorhaube könnte ruhig noch etwas länger sein 2.) ich bin kein großer Freund von Alu-Interieur; ich hoffe sehr, daß es den F-Type auch in Edelholzausstattung geben wird. Viele Grüße an alle Jag-Fans Rolf (BMW Z3 roadster)
Oct 17 2001 05:42	Amy	United States
The new F-type is one LOVELY new Jaguar!! She is a very nice addition to the family..... While comparing the pictures of the prototype and the drawings of the *final plans* i actually find the design of the prototype much more appealing but I am definitely getting one of these.....
Oct 16 2001 15:09	Arturs	Latvia	Student
I haven't seen anything greater then this Sports Car!
Oct 10 2001 23:31	Shaun	United States	Air Force
Finnaly they are bringing back true sports car like the E-type. I like every line of this car. I would not change thing It has all the curves of Malcom's origional E with influences but, with the simple refined modernization that you expect in a new sports car. The only component Option I request is a Heads Up Display like the ones in C5 Corvettes. The whole point of the E-type was to offer the medium income earner with the ability to buy an exoctic sports car with all the trimmings without paying the exotic price tag. I hope these things cost about as much as a new vette because that the origional E-types in the 60's were on par with the price of stingray vettes of that day. 67 E-type OTS 63 Mk 10 99 C5 Vette
Oct 09 2001 19:37	Pete	United States	Stock Broker
A great car just like every Jag
Oct 09 2001 12:15	dan	United Kingdom	parts advisor at jaguar
Good looks, mean attitude this car has everything you would ever want, blast fromthe past re born that will cause a major Blast when it starts production! 10/10 to jaguar for the car, the best so far
Oct 07 2001 10:49	Russ Czura	United States	Reg. Sales Mgr.
"CONGRATULATIONS"!! What a piece of "HISTORY & ARTWORK" Re-Born!! As current owner of a `69 E-Type Series 11 Rdstr. & previous `67 E-Type as well as `57 XK140 Rdstr; This is "IMPRESSIVE" to say the least!! The nose should be longer with a more pronounced "Center Bubble" to evoke there`s some HP under that "Bonnet"!! The Front Fog Lamps are OK but, It would be nice if they were narrow & wrapped around the corners & recessed; same with the rear lights: The Int. is "SWEET" but perhaps a Thick "Wooden Steering Wheel" would be a Touch more "Racier" & image the "E-Type", (NOT PREJUDICE), Just "LOVE EM"!! What would it look like with a set of "Chrome Wire Wheels?? "NO STICK"!!! You have to be kidding!! Offer a 5 or 6Spd. at least as an option; but should be Std. Roll Bars have to go!! You don`t want people thinking this is a "NEW" designed "Porsche" do you?? What is the "Suggested" Consumer Cost going to be approx.?? GREAT LOOKING CAT!!!! Best Wishes; Russ
Oct 04 2001 06:24	Wayne	United States	Computer Professional
Keep the weight down to less than 3000lbs, include a complete compliment of gauges(speed, tach, oil pressure, temp, fuel, voltage, and clock)which the porsche does not have, but the E-Type did like any respectable sports car! And consider at least a flat metal boot cover over the convertable top like those used on the Mercedes, and BMW or if at all possible a retrackable hard top! Offer some custom paint finishes that would set the F-Type off from the other offerings at Jaguar too. I already put d