Jaguar F-Type Forum

look at 9.25 that's you in the 2wd F-type.

Never understood the "need for AWD" - I've come from a 350Z, an E92 M3 and now the F-Type R (RWD) and never had any issues in all weathers (I've never driven for work so only ever needed one car which I use all year round).

To me I ONLY considered the V8 in RWD due to it's weight saving over the AWD V8, plus to me it's the "correct" layout for a more driver focussed experience - obviously this is my opinion, and I will more than likely end up with an AWD car in the future (R8 is an itch I will inevitably scratch at some point...), but I've never felt my F-Type is anything other than planted or, at worst, incredibly predictable when things do get a little... slippery!

Just my 2 cents

I own a RWD R and I don't get where this "you WILL crash it" nonsense comes from. It's very nicely balanced and in TrackDSC mode you still have a nice safety net.

After two 5.0 XFRs, which struggled off the line in the wet and sometimes in the dry, I'm pleased to have the AWD Ftype, it takes off like a scalded cat. Can't really drift much in the UK due to narrow roads, cameras, congestion etc, so AWD's my choice.

Jaguandy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:46 pm After two 5.0 XFRs, which struggled off the line in the wet and sometimes in the dry, I'm pleased to have the AWD Ftype, it takes off like a scalded cat.

I only had one 5.0 XKR but I understand where you're coming from, and how we'll now get there safely!

The traction control on the RWD lets the car slide a little but is very. very good at correcting it. I've been on a Jaguar F-Type day where they simulate ice etc and actually and the traction control is very good. Without it you need a lot more skill but most of us never touch that button! Any 500-600 bhp rear wheel drive car is going to find grip issues in the wet and damp, but tyre selection can help that a lot.

Blimey this thread was started in 2019!

Looking at that Corvette video why is it some people think a powerful engine and just putting their foot down is the secret of being a good driver - they don't deserve to have the cars.