Performance Review: Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Convertible AWD - [2014]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar F Type Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Convertible AWD is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Agera RS 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Jaguar F Type has a 5000cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The F Type shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the F Type's All Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1745 kgs (3847 lbs) this makes the Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Convertible AWD in the same weight category as the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar F Type shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 5000cc 32V V8 engine produces 542 bhp (404 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 502 lb-ft (680.6 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (479 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Jaguar F Type you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Aston-Martin Vantage AMR 4.0 V8 Turbo (335.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar F Type.

The Jaguar F Type has a Power to weight ratio of 310.6 bhp per ton and 287.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 F Type competing with the 2019 Aston-Martin Vantage AMR 4.0 V8 Turbo (335.5 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWS (335.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Jaguar F Type generating around 287.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1967 AC 428 Coupe 7.0L V8 (311.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 (311.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.0 secs, this made the Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Convertible AWD as fast as the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs). This Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Convertible AWD is also faster than the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (4.00 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (4.00 secs) the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro (4.00 secs) the and the 2020 Lotus Evora GT410 Sport 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the F Type and the 2015 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK2

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar F Type on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.72 secs @ 116.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2015 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK2 (11.67 secs), the 2007 Lotus Elise SC 1.8 (11.70 secs), and the 2003 Jaguar XJ R 4.2 V8 Supercharged (11.70 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2014 version of the Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Convertible AWD has a maximum speed of 186mph.

Top Speed of the 2014 F Type equals the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2014 Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Convertible AWD then how about the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph), the 2012 Nissan Skyline GTR R35 (197 mph), or the 2012 Audi R8 Plus S-Tronic 5.2 V10 (197 mph).

Related Links:

2014 F Type Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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