At Jaguar’s recent track-day drive experience, its tastiest current machinery was put to the test against the backdrop of the Franschhoek mountains. Jaguar’s fastest and sharpest, the F-Pace SVR and F-Type R75, were both there to get the message across that Jaguar is still making arresting cars and remains proud of its racing heritage.
There was a surprise, too. The electric I-Pace, something of a pioneer in the electric evolution, was also on hand to remind drivers why electric needn’t be dull. Around the private Franschhoek racetrack, it showed exactly why all that instant torque is a great attribute powering into the main straight.
But really it was all about the 5-litre, V8 supercharged machines. The F-Type, still pretty after all these years, sounds and goes like it was made just for petrolheads, while being one of the most useable sportscars around.
And, special treat, JLR displayed two ultra-rare Jaguar F-Type ZP Editions (the final F-Type and the farewell V8 for Jaguar), inspired by the racing E-Types of the 1960s. There are only 150 in the world. South Africa gets two, and a little bird told Private Edition that one is still available to buy.
And don’t forget Jaguar’s driving experience programme in Lonehill at its bespoke track. Book a morning and channel your inner Le Mans champion.
jaguar.co.za/experience/courses/dynamic-experience
By Peter Frost
