Four-pot engine for entry-level Jaguar F-type

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This Jaguar F-Type cabrio is thought to be engineering development prototype for Jaguar Land-Rover's all-new four-cylinder turbocharged engine.<div><br></div><div><img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/uploads/1/4cyl_f-type.jpg" height="466" width="700" border="0" /><br><div><br></div><div>It's also possible that this mule has an experimental all-wheel drive system. The raised bonnet could a result of the front differential fitted under the engine. Close examination of the scoops shots also seem to show that the front wheels appear to be driven.</div><div><br></div><div>Jaguar sources have not hinted at an all-wheel drive F-Type, but the new all-wheel drive XF and XJ models, equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine, have been a significant sales success in the US. The V6 engine is the only Jaguar powerplant engineered for all-wheel drive at present.</div><div><br></div><div>The car pictured not only has a slightly different bonnet, with a slightly raised centre section, but its also clearly has a prototype exhaust system.</div><div><br></div><div>With an inline four-cylinder engine only having a manifold on one side, a new exhaust has to be designed and detail work such as optimising the back pressure has to be carried out.</div><div><br></div><div>Last year Ian Hoban, the F-Type vehicle line director, was quoted as saying that there were a "whole host" of powertrains and drivelines that could be fitted into the F-Type architecture. He also said he saw "great potential" in fitting a high-output turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the F-Type.</div><div><br></div><div>Continue reading: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/scoop/four-pot-engine-entry-level-jaguar-f-type</div></div>