75 Years of Jaguar Sports Cars Brings a Final F-Type

For three-quarters of a century, Jaguar has been building sports cars. The last internal combustion sports car Jaguar will ever make is a special F-Type.

This new model marks a bit of history and gives us a little sadness to know we won’t have the glorious sound that comes out of this Jag any longer. This brand is one that embraced the movement toward EVs early on and is prepared to push forward into an entirely electrified lineup, leaving behind a long history of gasoline-infused driving glory that we’ve admired for many years.

It’s the Right Car for a Farewell

Sometimes, life schedules things just right and gives us a chance to do things the right way. We’ve seen some NFL players ride off into the sunset after winning a Super Bowl, and this is a bit like what it feels like for Jaguar. Even though the brand moves toward an entirely electrified future, one last hurrah with an iconic sports car is certainly fitting. It’s also fitting that this car will celebrate 75 years of the brand offering various sports cars to the market. This special F-Type is the perfect car to bid farewell to gasoline-powered Jags.

We don’t have any details of this special new car, but you can expect Jaguar to do things right; they have a history of hitting the right notes.

The F-Type Available Now

Before this special F-Type and the Jaguar brand moving into the electrified future with a lineup that could start at $100,000, there’s still a sports car you can drive. If you want the 2022 version of the F-Type, it’s still offered and could be the car that reminds you of everything great about this brand. Let’s take a look at what the current car offers.

This Jag is a True Sports Car

If you want a car that embraces the benefits of modern technology while delivering the impact of a powerful, loud, and raucous engine, the F-Type is the ideal car. This car is big on thrills, style, and heritage, giving you the performance and fun you’re looking for in a luxury sports car. When you take a drive, you’ll have the benefits of the adaptive suspension and chassis tuning that reminds you that some of the best engineers in the automotive industry work at the Jaguar factory.

The F-Type Does Have Modern Qualities

It’s not all about driving fast; there are some practical aspects to the Jaguar F-Type. This car has a digital driver information display, several safety features, and an impressive stereo. All of these items are wrapped in a package that tells you this is a classic two-seat sports car with a long hood, low-slung roof, short tail, and an aggressiveness you simply can’t explain. Don’t underestimate this impressive machine; it looks good, performs great, and will give you all the heart-pounding fun you can ask for when you find the right place to let it loose.

Let’s Get Into the Power

Normally, we talk power at the end of the conversation, but the excitement around the F-Type makes the power offerings too good to keep them until the end. There are two power levels for this car, both of which use a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The P450 model delivers 444 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque, while the R model ups the ante to 575 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. This car can be had in coupe or convertible body styles and gives you RWD for the P450 model, while the R version rides on an AWD platform.

The Right Stuff to Control this Power

How fast is the Jaguar F-Type? This car can hit 60 mph in 4.4 seconds when you drive the base model. Choose the R model, and the sprint time is reduced to 3.5 seconds. This quick and impressive car has electronically assisted steering that allows this car to adjust faster than if you had a directly controlled system. Some driving purists might not like this system, but it’s much better than a tactile system from older model cars.

What do You Find in the F-Type?

P450 Model

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Heated side mirrors
• Adaptive suspension
• 6-way power-adjustable seats
• Leather/simulated suede upholstery
• Single-zone automatic climate controls
• Self-dimming rearview mirror
• 12.3-inch configurable digital driver information display
• 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment controls
• Navigation system
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Satellite radio
• USB port
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• 10-speaker/380-watt Meridian sound system
• Rain, Snow, Ice selectable driving mode settings
• Automatic emergency braking
• Front/rear parking sensors
• Lane-keeping assistance
• R Dynamic Package
  • Standard AWD
  • 12-way power-adjustable seats with memory settings
  • Power-adjustable steering column with memory
  • Self-dimming mirrors

R Trim

• Standard AWD
• Keyless entry
• Push-button starting
• Full leather upholstery
• Power trunk lid

Convertible versions of the Jaguar F-Type have folding fabric roofs and rollover protection. These models also offer an optional wind deflector.

Optional Items for the F-Type

In models that don’t have these features, consumers can add what they want to the F-Type and enjoy more features. The optional items for this Jaguar include:

• Full leather upholstery
• Heated/ventilated/12-way power-adjustable seats
• 12-speaker/770-watt Meridian surround-sound system
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alerts
• Dual-zone automatic climate controls
• Heated steering wheel
• Fixed panoramic roof for coupe models

Will You Enjoy the Current Model or Wait?

If you want to drive the Jaguar F-Type, you have a couple of options. You could visit your local dealer and pick out the sports car you want to drive or wait and purchase the special, final edition model that should arrive late in 2023. Of course, if you’re shopping for a Jaguar, you might want to take advantage of both cars and have one of each. While we wait for the new and final gasoline-powered Jaguar to arrive, it’s good to know you can still drive this car and have all of the fun you’ve been looking for in a great car.