Jaguar F-Type to Get Four-Cylinder Engine
Jaguar is developing a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and is currently using the F-Type as a prototype for the new powerplant.
Spied testing, the Jaguar F-Type was seen with a slightly different hood and a prototype exhaust system that exited from one side of the vehicle. While it’s not a dead give away, it’s a safe assumption that the F-Type is testing a four-cylinder engine, since those powerplants feature a single exhaust manifold and a new exhaust system would have to be developed to optimize back pressure and maximize performance.
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It’s also no secret that the British automaker is developing a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which could also be used in numerous platforms across the Jaguar Land Rover portfolio. Benefits of a four-cylinder F-Type include a lighter engine which would make the sports car more agile while fuel efficiency would definitely see an improvement.
It is unlikely that the four-cylinder engine will arrive before 2015 and the first pre-production versions will be diesel. Expect an entry-level F-Type with a four-cylinder lurking under the hood to make a debut sometime in 2015, possibly at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Jag has already confirmed its new sports sedan will arrive in 2015 with a 4-cylinder engine.
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[Source: Autocar]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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