http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/01/jaguar-confirms-v8-option-for-f-type/ Car and Driver article: http://blog.caranddriver.com/jaguar-confirms-v-8-option-for-upcoming-f-type/
The shape is shaping up excellently, and the turbine rims will be a feast for the eyes. I look forward to M3 comparisons.
Cayman S, 911, being the most expensive, M3 and F-Type R are in some way rivals: all are daily drivable performance cars, the M3 being the most practical. Right now there is alot cross shopping between an M3 and a Cayman S/R. With the F-Type that also is compact quite powerful and light (?) it will give a new choice. I am sure it will be a nice car in terms of looks and performance, just follow the new Jaguar line-up, but quality and reliability could make this car less successful. The SLC AMG and P13 will get added to that list, both being placed against the Cayman and 911 at the same time.
Interesting, I am thinking about the new Cayman S, but wouldn't consider an M3 coupe. I might add the F-Type Jaguar to the list however.
I'm all for supercharging over turbocharging. That is why I like Audi's move with the supercharged 3.0 V6 TFSI.
Martin went over this millions of times, everything is in favor of turbos bar the minimal lag with modern engines, which is proven can be really really unoticable. Superchargers waste many HPs. And that whine isn't sexy at all. BTW if I remember correctly, Audi ditched the supercharger quickly in favor of turbos.
Driven both and much prefer the supercharger route though I do conceed that it waste HP to achieve the same outputs though with the introductions of clutches the supercharger might regain popularity in the future. Also I much prefer a slight whine over a dumping wastegate anyday.
We have very different views, but on this one, I agree with you, prefer, still depending on vehicle, supercharging over turbocharging. 335i can't match S4 throttle response and sound, even with aftermarket exhaust. Some modded S4/S5 3.0 TSFI sound nearly better than stock M3.
