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Jaguar F-Type SVR in the most Ultra of Blues

October 26, 2016 ndubs77 1 Comment

What a spectacular color!

Never underestimate how much of an effect a car’s hue can have on its appeal. The Jaguar F-Type Coupe is one of the prettiest cars on sale today, but it could still be quite forgettable in gray or beige. You won’t for get seeing one in this Ultra Blue, though, especially not this decked-out F-Type SVR.

This blue Jag stood in brilliant contrast to the bright orange Porsche 918 that stole the show at the Scarsdale Concours d’Elegance this year. People were drawn to it almost as much, despite it costing nearly 1/10th of the price of the hyper Porsche.

The F-Type SVR is the king of the Jags right now, though, the pinnacle of performance in their model range. Its 575hp supercharged V8 delivers a thunderous experience for sure, but a lot of me still wishes it came in RWD instead.

It was a real treat to see this Jag, and to get some quality shots of it. It was quite a sight. Enjoy!

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Cars We've Seen

If you’re gonna have a woody, why not make it a Rolls?

October 24, 2016 ndubs77 1 Comment

This stunning Rolls Royce woody was on the track for the concours at Lime Rock. Have you ever seen a wagon so elegant?

Cars We've Driven, Luxury Cars, Performance Models, SUVs and Crossovers

Jaguar F-Pace S: Enthusiast Approved

October 13, 2016 ndubs77 4 Comments

Damn, everyone is jumping on the crossover bandwagon. Clearly following Porsche’s success, Maserati, Bentley, and now Jaguar have now all made high-riding vehicles for people who want a station wagon that isn’t a “station wagon.” I haven’t been much of a fan of crossovers until pretty recently, when some of them have stepped into the ring of high performance. Yes, there is now a full segment of fast crossovers that handle pretty darn well, and they’re sort of like big, comfy rally cars.

I’d heard a lot of praise being thrown at the Jaguar F-Pace, so when I was able to try on out for myself, I jumped on the opportunity. The car I drove was the top-of-the-line F-Pace S, so if this one didn’t impress me, none of them would. And you know what? In many respects, it may be the best fast crossover I’ve driven to date.

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Car Shows

McLaren 675LT at the Radnor Hunt Concours

September 12, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

One of the many gems in the car corral, though I think few other cars present could keep up with this hardcore McLaren. Despite not being a P1, the 675LT is a biblically fast car.

Cars We've Seen

Lotus Elise spotted in Princeton, NJ

September 1, 2016 Albert S. Davis Leave a comment

Seen by Michelle Eilers, my brother’s girlfriend, on the campus of Princeton University, this black-and-white photo is actually an orange Lotus Elise she came across while out on a walk. Nice spot, Michelle!

Spotted by: Michelle Eilers

-Albert S. Davis

Cars We've Driven, Exotic Supercars

Jaguar F-Type R AWD: A Cat Tamed By Four Paws?

August 26, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

I’ve been lucky to have driven a few Jaguar F-Types in the last few years. I drove the V6S and V8S models when they first came out, and then I drove the R Coupe a year later.

I think my biggest takeaway was just how much crazier the V8 was, with all that extra power going to the rear wheels. It was fast, like scary fast, and there was always the sense that it was testing the limits of its rear tires. It really kept me on my toes, and that made it really, really exciting.

Unfortunately, exciting doesn’t bode well with the safety concerns of modern automakers. We enthusiasts were hoping Jaguar would give us the V8 F-Type with a manual gearbox. Instead, they left the V8 models automatic-only, and took away our rear wheel drive. I guess that’s the price we pay for getting our hopes up.

So, has Jaguar tamed the beast? Have they neutered the big cat?

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Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Jay Leno checks out the gorgeous new Aston Martin DB11

July 15, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

This new Aston is incredible, with its twin-turbo V12 and its next-level detail work. I got to see it up close in Greenwich a few weeks ago, and I was blown away. Let’s see what Jay thinks of the DB11!

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Car Magazine Pits the Ferrari 488 GTB against the McLaren 570S and Audi R8 V10 Plus

July 1, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

The Ferrari 488 GTB is one of the supercars to beat at the moment, taking everything awesome about the 458 and turbocharging it (quite literally). The question is, is it worth the price premium you pay over more “entry-level” supercars? (I really don’t feel right about saying it that way)

I mean, let’s face it, a Ferrari 488 GTB is going to run you over $300,000 when options and dealer premiums are added. Meanwhile you can have the McLaren 570S and Audi R8 V10 Plus, and keep around $100 grand in your pocket. Maybe buy something cheap, like an Audi A8, as a daily driver.

Is the 488 really worth it in context?

-Nick

Car Shows, Uncategorized

Rolls Royce Dawn at Amelia Island

June 1, 2016 ndubs77 1 Comment

It’s amazing how much a touch of turquoise can enrich the fine details of a car. This Rolls Royce Dawn would’ve been elegant, if even a little bland, were it not for its turquoise details in its finely crafted interior. It really makes the car “pop.”

It’s so swanky!

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Motor Trend SUV Shootout: Bentley Bentayga vs. Tesla Model X P90D

May 27, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

These two SUVs are insanely fast by road car standards. But which one is best?

Car Shows, Uncategorized

Bentley Bentayga at NYIAS 2016

May 18, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

We got our first look at the new Bentley Bentayga SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Part of me doesn’t think it quite fits as a Bentley, the other part of me sees how it was a no-brainer for the Luxury SUV segment.

I think there’s little doubt the Bentayga will sell well. I mean, pretty soon you’ll be seeing them sprinkled around the Apple Store side of your local mall, right next to the Teslas. The question is does it help Bentley or hurt their brand identity?

-Nick

Auto Idolatry

Top Gear is BACK!

May 10, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

The void in all of our lives will soon be filled again, both through this new series of Top Gear and through the previous trio’s new Amazon show to come.

What a great time to be a car lover!

-Nick