Jaguar F-Type to launch in India mid-2013

Expected: Mid-2013, Price: Upward of Rs 1 crore

The F-Type will perhaps be the only sports car to scorch Indian roads next year. But that’s not the only reason why this two-seater roadster’s launch is among the most anticipated here and elsewhere across the world. Leaving aside the fact that it’s absolutely stunning to look at, the F-Type, unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September, is the first real sports car from the Leaping Cat since the legendary E-Type was discontinued around 50 years ago.

On offer will be three engine options: two 3-litre V6s that deliver 345PS and 385PS respectively and a 5-litre V8 that puts out 502PS that’s good for a 0-100kmph blast in 4.2 seconds. The engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel paddles and a shift lever in place of the rotary selector found in most Jags. There’s also talk of a manual transmission version being added by the end of 2013. If launched, it would be the first Jaguar to feature both an automatic and manual gearbox since the X-type.

The open-top version will go on sale in markets abroad sometime around May 2013 though India will likely get the hard-top coupe version slated for a roll out later.

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