The 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe was described as "the fastest, sportiest Jaguar road car in history," by the company’s Vehicle Line Director. Debuting at the Detroit Auto Show 2014 (NAIAS), the car comes with one of three powertrain options. There are two V-6s and one V-8. The basic model V-6 has 340hp and the S model has 380hp. Meanwhile, the 5.0-liter V-8 has a whopping 550hp.
The 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe also features carbon-ceramic brakes, which will probably end up being extremely pricey, but tempting option. As Motor Trends describes it, "The front rotors are 15.7 inches with six-piston monoblock calipers. It rears 15 inches with four piston calipers, and deliver a reduction in unsprung mass of 46lb as well as superior wear and performance characteristics."
Compact Carbon-Brake Coupes
The 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe Launched at the Detroit Auto Show 2014
Trend Themes
1. Compact Carbon-ceramic Brakes - Opportunity for companies to develop more cost-effective carbon-ceramic brake services and products for the auto industry.
2. High-powered Coupe Vehicles - Opportunity for auto manufacturers to improve and innovate their high-powered coupes through fuel efficiency and technology advancements.
3. Electric Sports Cars - Opportunity for electric car manufacturers to compete in the high-performance sports car market by innovating their electric powertrain and battery technology.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry has the potential to disrupt the market by developing more affordable products and services for high-powered coupes with carbon-ceramic brakes.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can innovate electric car technologies and propulsion systems to make electric sports cars more efficient with improved range and performance capabilities.
3. Advanced Materials - The advanced materials industry can develop new, cost-effective carbon-ceramic brake materials and composites for the automotive industry to improve the performance and safety of high-powered vehicles.