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Thrills without the bills: the Jaguar F-Type V8
Looks good, sounds great, drives fast. It's like an Aston Martin Vantage for mid-£30k...
What is it?
A V8 coupe/convertible from a ‘British’ manufacturer. Much like an Aston Vantage. They’re both good-looking, fast and sound brilliant.
Why are we interested?
Both do the same job, and do it well. But a new Aston starts at £165k+ and you can get an F-Type for mid-£30k for a very clean one.
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So... they’re the same but not?
The numbers run at 656bhp, 202mph for the Aston, 475–575bhp for the Jag depending on model.
Should I buy one?
For the full-fat experience, V8 S or F-Type R. All are s/c, all offer the Aston’s experience, but with more bang for buck.
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