Jaguar F-Type Coupe Review 2024
Jaguar F-Type Coupe At A Glance
Breathtaking good looks and outstanding handling. R model is brutally quick. Cabin is classy and comfortable. Boot is also usable.
Expensive to run. Ride can be rather hard. Infotainment system feels dated.
Insurance Groups are between 41–50
On average it achieves 97% of the official MPG figure
The Jaguar F-Type has been around since 2013 and given an overhaul in 2020 with new looks and a revised engine line-up. Available in both coupe and roadster guises, with a choice of four- or eight-cylinder engines with rear- or four-wheel drive, the F-Type is Jaguar’s choice in the sports car marketplace. It’s a good-looking car inside and out, with its relative rarity, at least in comparison to its key Porsche rivals – it spanning both the 718 Cayman/Boxster and 911 Carrera models – making it a real head-turner. Which, with a sports car, is a sizeable part of the appeal, but the F-Type has talent to back its looks, too.
Jaguar has a long history of sporting cars, most famously its E-Type, a model that still resonates to this day.
Indeed, when the F-Type was introduced the company, somewhat unsurprisingly, referenced the E-Type considerably, and the F-Type name is a none-too-subtle nod that Jaguar was in the business of making a true sports car to replace the more grand touring XK8 that it offered before the F-Type arrived.
Always a good looking car, with neat proportions and fine detailing, its style has been very cleverly refreshed for the 2020 model year onwards, with an elegant new front end thanks to slim headlights and similarly successful changes to the rear-styling.
Inside it’s been a finessing job, too, invigorating the F-Type, and, significantly, focussing on the quality of the materials and fit and finish in the cabin. There’s a coupe or a roadster, the latter obviously a bit more glamorous and compromised for its folding roof, but both are useable cars, so long as you don’t need more than space for you and one passenger.
Along with the styling revisions in 2020 Jaguar rationalised the engine line-up, reducing it to a four-cylinder 2.0-litre turbocharged engine as the entry point to F-Type ownership, or a pair of F-Types which double the cylinder count to feature a V8, upon which Jaguar bolts a supercharger to extract maximum performance from.
That sees the F-Type span a wide variety of models and price points in the sports car marketplace, with that 2.0-litre turbo, badged P300, rivalling cars like the Porsche 718 Boxster/718 Cayman, BMW Z4 and the faster Audi TT models, with the V8s rivalling the Porsche 911 line-up, from the Carreras to the Turbo, the very fastest F-Type P575 R, with a 5757PS supercharged V8 knocking on the door of the supercar club against cars like the Audi R8.
It’s not as quirky or as compromised as other British offerings like Lotus or Morgan, and it’s cheaper, and a more desirable daily-driving proposition compared to something like a McLaren. The F-Type has a job to do as Jaguar’s sports car, it covering a number of bases, something it actually does so pretty convincingly.
Still early in its revised form as we write this, so the expectation is we’ll see an occasional special model from Jaguar’s SVO (Special Vehicle Operations) with more power and focus, in time, but at its core the F-Type range has real talent, and appeal.
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Jaguar F-Type Coupe handling and engines
- Engines range from P300 to P575 AWD
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 18–38 mpg
Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2024: Handling and ride quality
You do trade a bit of outright agility and precision for the comfort the chassis brings, but the trade-off is more than worth it at the sort of road speeds most, if not all, owners will enjoy their F-Types at, it unlikely they’ll be teasing the outer limits of its ability on a track day.
The P300 makes do with a standard passive suspension set-up, it riding well, particularly if you avoid the temptation to upgrade the standard 18-inch wheels to larger ones.
The P300, being lighter than its V8 relations feels a bit more agile on the road, which makes it enjoyable, the steering light and quick, and the chassis balance nicely judged, too.
The V8s arguably lack that delicacy of the P300, but that’s offset by the sizeable gain in performance they offer. They all ride on adaptive dampers, which are driver selectable.
There’s also an Electronic Active Differential with torque vectoring to help deal with the V8’s power. In the P450 it can be experienced in rear-wheel drive, or with four-wheel drive, with the range-topping R coming with four-wheel drive as standard.
All are fast and capable, but the P450 with rear-wheel drive is fun, if you a rear-wheel drive purist, but the four-wheel drive version does add a bit of surefootedness, which is useful if you live somewhere wet – like the UK.
Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2024: Engines
The engine line-up has been reduced with Jaguar’s recent overhaul of the F-Type, with the sonorous sixes that it used to offer having been binned. There are only two different engine types now, with a four-cylinder turbo petrol being the entry point to the range, and a pair of supercharged 5.0-litre V8s at the other end of the scale.
The four-cylinder shouldn’t be overlooked for the big V8s, as with 300PS it’s quick enough, it reaching 62mph in 5.7 seconds and, being lighter, feels more agile on the road.
The V8s up that power to 450PS and 575PS which drops the 0-62mph time to 4.6 and 3.7 seconds respectively, and while they might lack some of the delicacy of the four-cylinder P300 model, they make up for it with both sound and effortless performance.
The gearbox, an eight-speed automatic – the manual choices seemingly sharing the bin with the six-cylinder engines – isn’t particularly quick witted when left to its own devices, so taking over via the paddle shifters is preferable.
Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2024: Safety
The F-Type comes with a fairly comprehensive standard list of safety equipment, almost regardless of which model you choose. All come with Emergency Braking, Emergency Brake Assist, A Driver Condition Monitoring system, Anti-lock Brakes with Brake Force Distribution. The coupe gains a couple of airbags over the roadster, with six instead of four.
There are numerous driver aids including traction and stability control, with a lane keeping assist and cruise control with a speed limiter function, traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter.
In addition, all come with front and rear parking sensors, as well as a rear parking camera. All come with tyre-pressure monitoring as standard, too, the only real cost option relating to safety being a Blind Spot Assist and Rear Traffic Monitor available on all F-Types.
Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2024: Towing
Leave the towing duties for your F-Pace or Land Rover, the F-Type cannot be had with a towbar.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0i 300 Automatic | 36 mpg | 5.7 s | 163–184 g/km |
| 3.0 340 | 27–29 mpg | 5.5–5.7 s | 234 g/km |
| 3.0 340 Automatic | 27–34 mpg | 5.1–5.7 s | 199–234 g/km |
| 3.0 380 | 27–29 mpg | 5.3–5.5 s | 234 g/km |
| 3.0 380 Automatic | 29–33 mpg | 4.8–4.9 s | 203–223 g/km |
| 3.0 380 Automatic AWD | 28–32 mpg | 4.9–5.1 s | 211–233 g/km |
| 3.0 400 Automatic | 33 mpg | 4.9 s | 203 g/km |
| 3.0 400 Automatic AWD | 32 mpg | 5.1 s | 211 g/km |
| 5.0 V8 450 AWD | - | 4.6 s | 244–252 g/km |
| 5.0 V8 550 | 26 mpg | 4.0 s | 259 g/km |
| 5.0 V8 550 AWD | 25–26 mpg | 3.9–4.1 s | 269 g/km |
| 5.0 V8 575 AWD | 25–26 mpg | 3.5–3.7 s | 252–269 g/km |
| P300 | - | 5.7 s | 184–217 g/km |
| P450 | - | 4.6 s | 241–244 g/km |
| P450 AWD | - | 4.6 s | 240–248 g/km |
| P575 AWD | - | 3.7 s | 239–252 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Jaguar F-Type Coupe
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
97%
Real MPG
18–38 mpg
MPGs submitted
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Jaguar F-Type Coupe interior
- Boot space is 407–509 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4470–4482 mm |
| Width | 2042 mm |
| Height | 1308–1311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2620–2622 mm |
Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2024: Practicality
The F-Type delivers with a spacious cabin for the driver and passenger (though there’s no Isofix child seat mount on the passenger seat), and a boot that’s decently shaped and accessed.
It’s a hatchback in coupe form, with a larger 310 litre boot over the 207 litres of the roadster, though buyers of the drop-top will be on-board with the additional compromises its folding top brings.
There’s decent oddment storage inside, with a small lidded box in the transmission tunnel and a small glovebox, while there’s a pair of cupholders for your drink of choice, too. Don’t expect to be doing tip runs or vast cash-and-carry shopping trips in it, then, but that’s not really the point, and the F-Type is at least as practical as the cars it rivals, and in many cases it’s more so.
Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2024: Quality and finish
The F-Type has always had a good looking interior, but it’s a cabin which previously wasn’t too difficult to find fault with when it came to some of the materials.
The 2020 revisions have largely addressed this, with the interior feeling more substantially built, with more tactile plastics in key places, though there’s still the odd cheaper piece secreted away out of sight. In short, you’re not going to be disappointed at the P300 price point, but you might find it a little bit lacking against rivals at the loftier price point the range-topping P575 R model competes.
Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2024: Infotainment
If there’s an area where the F-Type feels behind the times with its rivals is its infotainment. It offers all the connectivity, DAB, apps, nav, premium upgrade hifi options, and, crucially these days, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connection, but it’s not as polished to use as its rivals.
You’ll be pleased for CarPlay and Android Auto, because the operation of Jaguar’s infotainment isn’t particularly intuitive, with too many sub-menus to navigate, it better to rely on those systems instead. You’ll have to use the touchscreen for some stuff, though, and it’ll take some learning.
The standard Meridian 380W 8-speaker audio sounds great, but the there’s an optional Meridian 770W system with 10 speakers if you want a bit more punch from your hifi. The instruments in all are displayed within a configurable 12.3-inch display, which offers the potential to display maps and more, leaving the central screen for secondary functions.
Jaguar F-Type Coupe value for money
Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2024: Prices
Prices for the F-Type start at around £54,500 for the coupe. That’s for the entry-level P300 with the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive.
If you want your Jaguar to have the growl it arguably deserves then you’ll need to find £70,000 for the supercharged 5.0-litre V8 P450 with rear-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive adding about £5000 to that. Go all in and opt for the P575 R, it coming only in four-wheel drive, then you’ll be within a whisker of £100,000 with the coupe.
Drop the top on all of the above and you’ll pay £60,000 for the P300, £75,000 for the P450 rear-wheel drive and £80,000 if you want some of that supercharged V8’s power diverted to the front axle when it’s needed. The range-topping P575 R breaks into the £100,000 sphere, costing around £102,500.
All those prices are before you start adding options, too, though in fairness to Jaguar there aren’t many you can add to the range-topping R models, and the rest of the line-up is fairly generously appointed as standard, too.
Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2024: Running Costs
Running any sports car comes with correspondingly inflated costs, but they’re usually offset by the enjoyment that comes with owning and driving. If you’re trying to own an F-Type on a sensible budget, then the P300 is the only option.
On the official WLTP combined consumption test cycle it returns 29.1-29.9mpg, though spirited driving will see that tumble. Driven sensibly you’ll be able to achieve that on a longer run, and perhaps better it.
The V8s are a different story, they achieve WLTP combine consumption figures in the 25-26mpg sphere, and that’s optimistic in reality.
Expect a daily-driving figure in the late teens if you’re light-ish of foot and a figure in the early teens if you’re not. Take it to a track, or really enjoy the V8 and you might even dip into single figures. Taxing, servicing and insuring the V8s will also be more expensive, with it using its tyres harder, likewise the brakes, all of which makes the P300 the cheapest option if you’ve an eye on running costs.
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The V6 gets Jaguar performance braking system with silver calipers, sports suspension, sports Exhaust, 18-inch Vela alloy wheels, sports seats with leather and Suedecloth facings, three-spoke leather steering wheel with black gear shift paddles, light hex aluminium console finisher, bi-function HID xenon headlamps and a deployable rear spoiler.
Going for the V6 S adds the Jaguar high performance braking system with red calipers, sports suspension with adaptive dynamics, active sports exhaust, centre mounted twin exhaust pipes, 19-inch propeller silver alloy wheels, limited slip differential, sports seats with leather facings plus configurable ambient interior lighting with selectable palette.
The V8 R comes with Jaguar super performance braking system with red brake calipers, switchable active sports exhaust with quad exhaust pipes, electronic active differential with torque vectoring by braking, configurable dynamics system, premium leather interior, dark technical weave aluminium console finisher with 'R' graphic and performance seats with Premium leather facings and 'R' embossing.
R-Dynamic is standard specification on the P450 roadster and coupe, and also available on the P300. First Edition is available throughout 2020 with the P300 or P450 engine models in coupe or roadster form.The 575R has its own specification.
All come with leather and suede finished electrically adjusted seats, LED headlights and a Meridian sound system. Climate control, alloy wheels and DAB radio features on all. There’s an interactive digital driver’s display, climate control and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all, too.
R-Dynamic gains 19-inch alloy wheels for the P300, with the P450 gaining 20-inch items, R-Dynamic body styling outside and R-Dynamic interior tweaks, a switchable active exhaust, configurable dampers and an electronically controlled active limited-slip differential.
First Edition models get 12-way electrical adjustment for the seats, 20-inch wheels, differing leather and suede interior finishing and First Edition metal treadplates. The First Edition also gains a Dark Satin Grey exterior design pack.
The 575R gets R Branded highlights inside and out, R body styling and keyless entry.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4470–4482 mm |
| Width | 2042 mm |
| Height | 1308–1311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2620–2622 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1525–1854 kg |
| Boot Space | 407–509 L |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Servicing | 16000 miles |
| Spare Wheel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Tyre-repair kit | ||
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £76,260–£100,800 |
| Insurance Groups | 41–50 |
| Road Tax Bands | G–M |
| Official MPG | 25.0–35.8 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
Currently on sale
| Coupe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0 i4 300PS R-Dynamic Auto 2dr | - | - | 5.7 s |
| 75 P450 V8 S/C AWD Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | £81,220 | - | - |
| 75 P450 V8 S/C Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | £76,260 | - | - |
| 75 Plus P450 V8 S/C AWD Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | - | - | - |
| 75 Plus P450 V8 S/C Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | - | - | - |
| R 75 P575 V8 S/C AWD Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | £100,800 | - | - |
| R 75 Plus P575 V8 S/C AWD Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | - | - | - |
| R-Dynamic Plus P300 i4 Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | - | - | - |
| ZP Edition P575 V8 S/C AWD Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | - | - | - |
On sale until December 2022
| Coupe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0 i4 300PS Auto 2dr | - | - | 5.7 s |
| 2.0 i4 300PS First Edition Auto 2dr | - | - | 5.7 s |
| 5.0 V8 450 Supercharged First Edition Auto AWD 2dr | - | - | 4.6 s |
| 5.0 V8 450PS Supercharged First Edition Auto 2dr | - | - | 4.6 s |
| 5.0 V8 450PS Supercharged R-Dyn Auto AWD 2dr | - | - | 4.6 s |
| 5.0 V8 450PS Supercharged R-Dynamic Auto 2dr | - | - | 4.6 s |
| 5.0 V8 575PS Supercharged R Auto AWD 2dr | - | - | 3.7 s |
| Heritage 60 Edition P575 V8 S/C AWD Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | - | - | 3.7 s |
| R-Dynamic Black P300 i4 Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | - | - | 5.7 s |
| R-Dynamic Black P450 V8 S/C AWD Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | - | - | 4.6 s |
| R-Dynamic Black P450 V8 S/C Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | - | - | 4.6 s |
| Reims Edition P300 i4 Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | - | - | 5.7 s |
| Reims Edition P450 V8 S/C Quickshift Auto Start/Stop 2dr | - | - | 4.6 s |
On sale until July 2020
On sale until April 2017
| Coupe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 3.0 V6 340ps Supercharged 2dr | £51,775 | 28.8 mpg | 5.5 s |
| 3.0 V6 340ps Supercharged Auto 2dr | £53,565 | 33.6 mpg | 5.1 s |
| 3.0 V6 380 Supercharged S AWD Auto 2dr | £67,415 | 31.7 mpg | 4.9 s |
| 3.0 V6 380ps Supercharged S 2dr | £60,775 | 28.8 mpg | 5.3 s |
| 3.0 V6 380ps Supercharged S Auto 2dr | £62,565 | 32.9 mpg | 4.8 s |
| 3.0V6 380 Supercharged British Design Edition AWD Auto 2dr | £75,265 | 31.7 mpg | 4.9 s |
| 5.0 V8 550 Supercharged R AWD Auto 2dr | £91,680 | 25.0 mpg | 3.9 s |
| 5.0 V8 550ps Supercharged R Auto 2dr | £86,825 | 26.4 mpg | 4.0 s |
| 5.0V8 575 Supercharged Svr AWD Auto 2dr | £110,000 | 25.0 mpg | 3.5 s |
Model History
- November 2013: F-Type Coupe announced
- February 2016: All wheel drive Jaguar F-Type SVR announced
- October 2018: F-Type Chequered Flag Edition launched
- January 2019: Black Edition announced
- December 2019: Jaguar F-Type facelifted
- December 2020: Jaguar F-Type Heritage 60 Edition priced from £122,500
- January 2021: Jaguar F-Type Reims Edition priced from £58,950
- October 2022: Jaguar F-Type 75 special edition celebrates the F-Type's final year in production
November 2013
F-Type Coupe announced
The F-Type R Coupe is powered by Jaguar’s 5.0-litre supercharged petrol V8 all-aluminium engine in 550PS and 680Nm form, the F-Type R Coupe achieves headline figures of 0-60mph in 4.0-seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 186mph, 50-75mph taking a mere 2.4-seconds. CO2 emissions are 259g/km.
The torsional rigidity of the F-Type R Coupe’s aluminium structure has ensured the best possible basis for offering the connected feel, agility and engaging driving experience expected of a Jaguar sports car. Every response, from the steering to the gearchange, throttle, brakes and the all-round double wishbone suspension, has been finely honed to be accurate, involving and immediate.
The F-Type R Coupe is fitted with Jaguar’s Adaptive Dynamics system that actively controls vertical body movement, roll and pitch rates. The system continuously monitors driver inputs and the attitude of the car on the road, adjusting damper rates accordingly up to 500 times a second to optimise stability. For the F-TYPE R, the Adaptive Dynamics controlling software has a bespoke tune, working in tandem with revised spring rates all-round to deliver consistent, progressive and exploitable handling. Spring rates are increased by 4.3% at the front and 3.7% at the rear (compared to F-TYPE V8 S Convertible).
The F-Type R Coupe uses Jaguar’s Super Performance braking system as standard. This system features 380mm front and 376mm rear discs – with red or black painted calipers. Brake cooling is optimised via under-body channelling of air, the air-flow being derived through the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis.
The F-Type R Coupe’s Performance seats have inflatable side-bolstering and prominent wings for support during high-speed cornering. The seats are finished in premium leather, with the ‘R’ logo embossed on the headrest. A pure ‘Jet’ interior colourway is offered with three options of contrast stitching – Ivory, Red or Firesand – on the instrument panels, door casings, grab-handle highlight and cubby box. There are a further three sporting options on the Jet seats – Ivory, Camel or Red duo-tones, each with similarly-matched contrast stitching.
The F-Type Coupe is powered by Jaguar’s 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine in 340PS/450Nm tune, and is capable of 0-60mph in 5.1-seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 161 mph. Standard features include Dynamic Mode, sports exhaust – both V6 models use twin, centrally-mounted tailpipes – sports suspension and Jaguar’s Performance Braking system (354/325mm discs front/rear) with silver calipers. The F-Type Coupe is fitted as standard with 18in Vela wheels, partial leather/Suedecloth sports seats and a leather steering wheel with black paddles.
The F-Type S Coupe, powered by Jaguar’s 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine in 380PS/460Nm tune is capable of 0-60mph in 4.8-seconds on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 171 mph. It features Dynamic Mode, Dynamic Launch, Active Sports Exhaust, sports suspension with Adaptive Dynamics, Jaguar’s High Performance Braking system (380/325mm discs front/rear) with red calipers and a mechanical limited-slip differential. Both Jaguar’s Super Performance and CCM braking systems are optional. The F-Type S Coupe is fitted as standard with 19in Propeller wheels, leather sports seats and a leather steering wheel with Ignis paddles.
| F-TYPE Coupé | £51,235 |
| F-TYPE S Coupé | £60,235 |
| F-TYPE R Coupé | £85,000 |
February 2016
All wheel drive Jaguar F-Type SVR announced
£110,000 for the coupe and £115,485 for the roadster and. Supercharged 5.0-litre V8 develops 575PS and 700Nm. 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 200mph for the Coupé.
Features include enhanced aerodynamics package of front bumper and splitter, flat underfloor, carbon fibre active rear wing and rear venturi reduces lift and drag. Uprated chassis features new dampers and anti-roll bars, wider tyres, lightweight 20-inch forged wheels and new, stiffer rear knuckles. Titanium and Inconel exhaust system delivers an even more purposeful, harder-edged sound – and a 16kg weight saving. Unique SVR seats with Lozenge Quilt pattern, suedecloth-covered instrument binnacle and centre console, SVR steering wheel and anodised aluminium paddle shifters. Bespoke calibrations for the Quickshift transmission and the Electric Power-Assisted Steering, Adaptive Dynamics, Torque Vectoring, Dynamic Stability Control and All-Wheel Drive systems. Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brake system option delivers exceptional fade resistance and a 21kg reduction in unsprung mass. Whole vehicle weight saving of 25kg compared to the F-TYPE R AWD, and up to 50kg with options including the CCM brake system, carbon fibre roof panel and carbon fibre pack. Customer deliveries of the F-TYPE SVR from Summer 2016.
October 2018
F-Type Chequered Flag Edition launched
Highlights include a black contrast roof and a Windsor Leather interior featuring performance seats with embossed headrests, a dark brushed aluminium centre console trim finisher and – in recognition of Jaguar’s motorsport successes – a steering wheel with discrete Chequered Flag logo and red leather band to.
20-inch Gloss Black wheels with Diamond Turned finish are exclusive to the Chequered Flag with a red finish on the brake calipers. In place of the F-TYPE R-Dynamic’s Delta aluminium centre console trim, the Chequered Flag features a Dark Brushed Aluminium finisher.
Power comes from the 300PS/400Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine or the 340PS/450Nm and 380PS/ 460Nm supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engines. Jaguar F-TYPE Chequered Flag editions are priced from £62,335 OTR.
The Touch Pro infotainment system features Meridian audio and, for the first time in the F-Type, Apple CarPlay and Android auto.
Elsewhere, the damper tune on the F-Type has been refined, giving an improved level of ride comfort at low speed. This has been achieved by reducing the damping by 24% at the lower damping velocities while increasing overall capacity by up to 30%. The rear camera and front park aid are now provided as standard across all F-Type derivatives.
January 2019
Black Edition announced
Black Editions are available across five Jaguar models: XE, XF, XF Sportbrake, E-Pace, F-Type and F-Pace. All Black Edition cars come fitted as standard with black alloy wheels, Black Pack, Privacy Glass and metallic paint – in a choice of colours – as standard.
December 2019
Jaguar F-Type facelifted
The range of engines includes four- and eight-cylinder options, all matched to eight-speed Quickshift transmissions with full manual control using either the SportShift gear selector or the steering wheel-mounted paddles. The manual gearbox is no longer available.
The updated F-Type also offers more driver-focused technology, including a reconfigurable, high-definition, 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display, Touch Pro infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard and software-over-the-air functionality so future software updates can be made at the customer’s convenience, without having to visit a dealer. Two Meridian sound systems also offer enhanced sound reproduction.
The F-Type's has evolved with super-slim pixel LED headlights with subtly updated signature ‘Calligraphy’ J daytime running lights, and sweeping direction indicators. The ‘liquid metal’ surfacing of the new clamshell bonnet, exaggerates the car’s visual width and accentuates its assertive stance, says Jaguar. The new front bumper and subtly enlarged grille deliver even more visual impact and presence.
The rear haunches enhance the F-Type's inherently dramatic, purposeful form, while the new slender rear lights combine an unmistakable LED chicane signature, inspired by the Jaguar I-Pace all-electric Performance SUV, with subtle monogram pattern detailing and a fine ‘pinstripe’ beneath.
The interior features contemporary materials such as Windsor Leather and satin-finish Noble Chrome. Details include monogram stitch patterns in the seats and door trims, Jaguar Leaper motifs in the headrests, and subtle ‘Jaguar Est.1935’ markings on the centre console finisher, glovebox release button surround, and seatbelt guides.
The 12.3-inch reconfigurable Interactive Driver Display offers a choice of different display modes; including full map mode. As befits a true sports car, the default mode is characterised by the large central rev counter. This feature and the gearshift light subtly convey the F-Type's driver-focused character and performance potential.
All engines – 300PS turbocharged four-cylinder and 450PS and 575PS V8s – feature active exhaust systems, which are switchable either as an option or as standard. Customers who choose the 450PS or 575PS supercharged V8s benefit from the new Quiet Start function, which ensures a more subtle, refined sound – the electrically-actuated bypass valves in the rear silencer remain closed until they automatically open up under load. If desired, Quiet Start can be over-ridden by selecting Dynamic Mode or by pressing the switchable exhaust button before starting the engine.
The distinctive crackle and pop on the overrun synonymous with F-Type, remains; the sounds meticulously tuned to suit the range of powerful four and eight-cylinder engines. Highly efficient, close-coupled particulate filters reduce emissions.
The new 450PS supercharged V8 has been developed to offer exploitable and rewarding performance – its maximum torque of 580Nm being generated from just 2,500rpm. It is offered with a choice of all-wheel drive and – for purists – rear-wheel drive. Both versions can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 4.4 seconds, and reach a maximum speed of 177mph.
Raising the output of the all-wheel drive F-Type R supercharged V8 to 575PS and 700Nm (up from 550PS and 680Nm respectively) delivers truly outstanding performance in all weathers and in all conditions, while retaining its inherent tractability and day-to-day usability. Performance is exceptional: the benchmark sprint to 60mph takes just 3.5 seconds, while maximum speed is an electronically-limited 186mph.
The F-Type R’s increased power is matched to a comprehensively uprated chassis with new, wider, 20-inch, 10-spoke wheels in Gloss Black with diamond-turned finish, and new adaptive dampers, springs, anti-roll bars and stiffer rear knuckles and ball joints, delivering even greater agility and responsiveness.
Taking all of the learning accrued from the development of the limited-edition 200mph Jaguar XE SV Project 8, the Quickshift transmissions in both the new F-Type R and the 450PS V8 models have been recalibrated for a more engaging driving experience. The new F-Type R specifically offers even faster, crisper gear changes when the driver commands shifts manually via the steering wheel-mounted paddles or the SportShift gear selector. Both upshifts and downshifts are more immediate and give an even more connected and responsive feel.
Customers also have the choice of the exclusive F-Type First Edition. Based on the R-Dynamic models, the First Edition is offered for one model year only, and has refinements such as the Exterior Design Pack in contemporary Dorchester Grey and five-spoke, 20-inch wheels in Gloss Technical Grey with contrast Diamond-Turned finish, complementing the choice of Santorini Black, Eiger Grey or Fuji White paint.
The interior features 12-way Windsor Leather seats in Ebony with Light Oyster stitching, or Mars with Flame Red stitching. Other highlights include the instrument cluster wrapped in Alcantara with Monogram embossing, aluminium gearshift paddles, an Engine Spin centre console finisher with First Edition branding, and an Ebony Suedecloth headliner.
December 2020
Jaguar F-Type Heritage 60 Edition priced from £122,500
Special edition F-Type will celebrate the diamond anniversary of the E-Type. It's based on the 575PS F-Type R, with solid Sherwood Green paint as a nod to the classic E-Type. Further highlights include exclusive heritage-inspired Gloss Black and Chrome accents and Diamond Turned Gloss Black 20-inch forged alloy wheels. The interior includes specially curated interior materials and features including bespoke duo-tone Caraway and Ebony Windsor leather, E-type-inspired aluminum console finisher and SV Bespoke commissioning plaque. Sixty hand-finished cars will be sold worldwide, in either Convertible or Coupé body styles.
January 2021
Jaguar F-Type Reims Edition priced from £58,950
Finished in an exclusive shade of French Racing Blue and limited to 150 cars, exclusive to the UK. Can be ordered as a P300 or P450 RWD R-Dynamic Coupé.
October 2022
Jaguar F-Type 75 special edition celebrates the F-Type's final year in production
For the final Model Year, on sale from early 2023, the Jaguar F-Type range has become simpler and more focused, making it easy for customers to select their perfect F-Type. The car looks more purposeful and assertive than ever too, with 20-inch wheels standard on all models, and discreet detail changes such as the wheel centres and grille badge changing from red to black, and the R and R-Dynamic badge accent colours now black and grey instead of red and green.
To mark the final Model Year of F-Type and 75 years of Jaguar sports cars, customers can choose the new F-Type 75 or F-Type R 75 special editions. These are distinguished by unique interior and exterior design elements, carefully curated specifications, and – of course – the supercharged 5.0-litre Jaguar V8 engine.
What to watch out for
Reader report of dashboard message on 4k mile Jaguar F Type Coupe "Gear Box Fault" when he switched on the ignition. Possibly a problem with the brake pedal switch that tells the ECU to release the selector from Park.
22-05-2017:Complaint about fit of doors of new £73,000 Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport Coupe. Apparently also reported on F-Type owners forum.
12-04-2018:Report of pedestrian protecting ("PPS") bonnet deploying on 2015/65 reg Jaguar F-Type when going over a speed hump. JLR refuses any liability and dealer is quoting £5,000 for the repair.
18-06-2018:Litany of problems reporterd with used Jaguar F-Type purchased from Jaguar dealer on 29-1-2018 with 14,406 miles more £46,121: Vibrations from driver's door; play in nearside front wheel bearing; loose nearside front wing liner; no Jaguar sticker on n/s calliper; moisture in rear light clusters; ill fitting bonnet. These issues were all addressed on 21-5-2018, but owner told steering rack needed investrigation; very little tread on front tyres so these were replaced; Kwik-Fir then found that both n/s wheels were badly buckled (compensated for by excessiver numbers of weights); vibrations on light braking; steering rack then confirmed as needing replacement and also the differential needed further investigation due to a whining noise; passenger side of car found to have had paint.
23-08-2018:Report of engine failure in July 2018 of 2015 Jaguar F-Type bought used as an ex-demonstrator in March 2017 at 6,000 miles. Engine replaced by the supplying dealer after some delay, workmanship left a lot to be desired and new engine was not running smoothly.
22-01-2019:Report of suspension problems with 2017 Jaguar F Type Coupe 3.0 380 V6 Quickshift Auto R-Dynamic with adaptive dynamics as standard spec. Recently, owner noticed ride quality had deteriorated. Even allowing for 20 inch wheels as standard, the ride became harsher and more susceptible to any slight bump in the road (with a tendency to rock when going over any bump, particularly at lower speeds). Also, there was no discernible difference between the “dynamic” and “normal” settings. Jaguar road tested the car and agreed “it wasn’t right” and took it in under warranty. They ran a “software update” which seemed to temporarily resolve it. However after just 2 days the problem is back again.
25-05-2019:Report of 2017 Jaguar F-Type 2.0 V6 400 Coupe driven just 7700 miles in 2 years, starting to misfire has been with Jaguar workshop now for 24 days and they can't find what is wrong with it.
