A few days ago we reported that Toyota SA had announced the pricing of the second-generation of its small coupe. You can read that article by clicking here. We were invited to try out the Toyota GR86 at the national ride and drive event. After decades of producing some of the most vanilla cars on […]
Owner: Callum Orbell Car: 1981 Datsun 280ZX Bought in: 2018 Mileage when purchased/now: 165 000 km/180 000 km Current value: Current valuations on these cars vary drastically as they are appreciating so fast. A decent example will cost you between R100 000 and R200 000. Pristine examples are getting double that, and those overseas even […]
In this series titled Most Memorable Motoring Moments we highlight those memories that are etched into the minds of some famous names in the South African automotive arena. In Most Memorable Motoring Moments Part 3 we hear from Chad Luckhoff. Not only is Luckhoff a motoring scribe for one SA’s largest online portals, he is […]
A new range of SUV derivatives has landed in South Africa. The Jaguar F-Pace Chequered Flag variants offer bespoke style, exterior styling, distinctive badging and a choice of engines, as well as a high-level of specification. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Bespoke touches The Jaguar F-Pace Chequered Flag models feature styling […]
There are many new vehicles heading to South Africa during the course of this year. Some will simply be revisions/facelifts of models we are already familiar with, others will be additional derivatives of existing model line-ups and a select few will be all-new for our market. While news cars are always exciting, we are looking […]
For many years Jag languished as rival brands surged in the sportscar segment. The Jaguar F-Type was a return to form for the once sporting brand. As a spiritual successor to the famed E-Type the company’s sportscar for the new century has been an absolute hit. Now we have the new Jaguar F-Type. Well, technically […]
Award-winning photographer, David Marchio, attended the 2019 Simola Hillclimb on behalf of Double Apex. Marchio has been snapping pics throughout the weekend and presents this 2019 Simola Hillclimb Gallery Part 3, a set of exclusive images shot during Sunday’s action for this site. Click here for Part 1 and here for Part 2. This the third […]
The all-new BMW Z4 launched into the SA market recently. Double Apex attended the local ride and drive event held in the Western Cape. BMW’s Z4 has been mentioned in several stories over the past few months, but not always for the right reasons. The latest roadster from Munich shares its platform with the newest […]
Some may think that the car above is the very first Jaguar rally car ever. But the brand’s history in rallying goes back to to the legendary Jaguar XK 120. The older car competed in three consecutive Alpine Rallies in the 1950s. Anniversary edition The car you see above was created to celebrate 70 years of […]
Model: Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic Convertible Gearbox: 8 Speed Quickshift Automatic Transmission Engine: 2.0 Litre Turbocharged Power: 221 kW @ 5 500 r/min Torque: 400 Nm @ 1 500 – 4 500 r/min Licensing Mass: 1 597 kg Power to Weight: 138.384 kW / Tonne Power to Capacity: 110.666 kW / Litre 0-100 km/h: 6.41 Seconds 1/4 […]
Model: Jaguar F Type V8 S Gearbox: 8 Speed Automatic Transmission Engine: 5.0 Litre V8 Supercharged Power: 364 kW @ 6 500 r/min Torque: 625 Nm @ 2 500 – 5 500 r/min Licensing Mass: 1 665 kg Power to Weight: 218.619 kW / Tonne Power to Capacity: 72.800 kW / Litre 0-100 km/h: 4.40 Seconds […]
Model: Jaguar F Type Coupe R Gearbox: 8 Speed Automatic Transmission Engine: 5.0 Litre V8 Supercharged Power: 405 kW @ 6 500 r/min Torque: 680 Nm @ 3 500 rpm Licensing Mass: 1 665 kg Power to Weight: 243.243 kW / Tonne Power to Capacity: 81.000 kW / Litre 0-100 km/h: 3.91 Seconds ¼ Mile: 12.02 […]
Model: Jaguar F Type Coupe R AWD Gearbox: 8 Speed Automatic Transmission Engine: 5.0 Litre V8 Supercharged Power: 405 kW @ 6 500 r/min Torque: 680 Nm @ 3 500 rpm Licensing Mass: 1 730 kg Power to Weight: 234.104 kW / Tonne Power to Capacity: 81.000 kW / Litre 0-100 km/h: 4.14 Seconds ¼ Mile: 12.24 […]
Jaguar was a real latecomer to the SUV party. While Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and co were lapping up sales, the British firm pressed on with its traditional sporting saloons. It’s easy to understand why the Brits may have been hesitant as stablemate Land Rover is already a leader in the SUV segment. But, just as […]
Lister is not a name that is too well-known in South Africa. But this specialist tuning and small-scale automotive firm has a long and illustrious history stretching back 65 years. Devilish new Lister The Lister Motor Company announced the new Lister LFT-666 in the UK earlier this week. The LFT-666 is based on the, already […]
The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 is billed as the most powerful, agile and extreme performance Jaguar road car ever made. Production begins Now that all the development work of the limited-edition model has been concluded, Jaguar has announced that assembly will begin in June. The saloon is available either as a four-seater or in […]
Every petrolhead dreams of one day driving the famous Nurbrugring Nordschleife in Germany. For most this remains a dream as it is prohibitively expensive. Taxi fare Even if you can find your way to this hallowed ground, hiring a car to tackle the 21 km circuit is another hefty expense. Jaguar has just introduced the […]
The Jaguar Simola Hill Climb took place in Knysna this past weekend. This premier motorsport event attracts some incredible machinery from all from all corners of SA. Full-blown racecars, road cars and purpose-built machines vie for honours to be the quickest up the 1,9 km-long track. This is part two of our highlights package. You […]
Jaguar’s E-Type is considered by many to be the most beautiful car ever designed. It’s no wonder then that the company took decades to produce a successor to this famous model. The F-Type Coupe is heavily influenced by the E-Type, but its driving dynamics are right up to date, as my experiences show: http://www.carmag.co.za/classic-road-tests/jaguar-f-type-coupe/
