The engine does rev nicely and push quite hard from 3500rpm upwards, and it offers a similarly enticing soundtrack, though nowhere near as voluminous or dramatic as the R. However, it offers a fantastically linear power delivery, churning towards 7000rpm with plenty of force, while also proving responsive while offering a more relaxed manner at lower speeds.
Jaguar has made a big deal about how stiff and torsionally rigid the Coupe is, though without the trickery of the ultra-fast dampers the F-Type S exhibits a far from perfect ride quality. It lacks compliance, with the rear suspension pogoing over undulations and the front crashing at times over hard bumps.
As is the case with the Roadster, the F-Type Coupe’s interior does not quite live up to the rest of the package. In the V6 S we tested, for example, there is a multitude of materials used through the cabin particularly across the doors and dashboard that make it seem a little hodgepodge. Some of the materials simply aren’t premium enough for a car of this price, such as the plastic covering the glovebox and the material along the sides of the transmission tunnel. On the plus side, the media system is simple to use and the graphics are of a high resolution, though the reverse-view camera image is somewhat grainy. The door-mounted seat adjustment controls are neat, and the level of comfort and support is good.
In the F-Type R Coupe, there’s a clear step up in class. The cars we drove were, for the most part, fitted with a black leather-lined interior with red stitching, including a leather head-lining. Others had optional ($6500) “Suedecloth†trim lining the innards of the cabin, which certainly added some extra pizzazz.
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