What makes the F-type coupé special?
“The body stiffness gave us a great platform on which to work and develop the car. We had experience of the platform from the roadster, but the extra stiffness opened up a new level of capability. The new technology also opened new possibilities: the electronic differential brings a new handling focus and the torque vectoring adds a new degree of sharpness.”
What will roadster drivers notice is most different?
“The handling and linearity of response are exceptional. It is more dynamic, it is more focused and it is faster and more precise. Its capacity to entertain is wider.”
Do the electronic aids detract from the driving experience?
“Quite the opposite. It has been developed to drive well regardless of the driver’s ability, and the systems are developed to be intuitive and immediate. It inspires confidence in every ability of driver. The systems are seamless and the car feels authentic in its responses.”
Can you give us a ’Ring time compared to the convertible?
“It’s not really relevant, so all I’ll say is that the coupé’s time starts with a seven. It is a fast car. But the real gain from ’Ring testing is not the lap time. I’m prouder of how it handles on a Welsh B-road than I am the ’Ring lap time.”
Dipan Sur
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Suraj Viswanathan
