2016 Jaguar F-Type S AWD: Wrapped Around Your Little Finger

The British drop-top doesn't even have to be running to elicit a double take.

I'm a diehard manual transmission enthusiast, but that doesn't make me a Luddite when it comes to the march of progress.

Pop-up vents are one of the F-Type's parlour tricks.

This Jaguar roadster connects with the driver in a way few of its more mechanically-gifted rivals can.

Blipping the throttle on downshifts calls crackling hellfire from the car's centre-mounted tailpipes.

My tester for the week was an all-wheel drive Jaguar F-Type S.

The smooth-shifting eight-speed would be my pick when ordering the automobile.

All-wheel drive F-Types are restricted to the brand's ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic.

The 2016 Jaguar F-Type S AWD stands apart from its would-be German rivals.

Your gateway to aural pleasure.

The comfortable interior is well-suited for extended road trips.

The company claims that 100 percent of engine output is shunted to the rear wheels in most driving situations.

The 3.0-litre, supercharged V6 engine is good for 380 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque.

Optional on entry-level and S versions of the F-Type, all-wheel drive is now standard equipment for the eight-cylinder F-Type R.

It's impressive how Jaguar has managed to avoid a feedback dead zone.

Dynamic mode holds the key to the Jaguar's most exciting personality traits.

The Jaguar's aural aspect is the cement that holds together the entire F-Type experience for me.

The eight-speed box is my favourite auto unit on the market.

Infotainment continues to be a weak point for Jaguar.