Pros: Striking styling; impressive performance from both V6 and V8 models; truly upscale character
Cons: Stingy trunk space; weighs a bit more than some competitors; adding optional equipment pumps up the already steep base prices
CG Says: For 2017, the F-Type lineup expands to include a new entry-level model and a top-line SVR model. The new base model gives up some standard equipment in exchange for lower starting prices, and a new Premium model essentially preserves the standard-equipment level of last year’s base model. Jaguar claims the high-performance SVR has a top speed of 200 mph and is capable of accelerating 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Convertibles now have slightly more trunk room. The F-Type is a front-engine, rear- or all-wheel drive coupe and convertible that is smaller and less expensive than the discontinued Jaguar XK. The base V6 F-Types use a supercharged 340-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 powerplant. V6 S models get a 380-horsepower variant of the supercharged 3.0-liter engine. The R model has a 550-hp supercharged 5.0 V8, while the SVR has a 575-hp version of that engine. Both R and SVR have all-wheel drive. Competitive vehicles include the BMW Z4, Chevrolet Corvette, and Porsche Boxster and Cayman. The F-Type is a true sports car that revives the spirit of the classic Jaguar coupes and roadsters of the 1960s. The S is probably the best value, with most of the performance of the R and similar handling. Those shopping for an upscale sports car should add the F-Type to their list.
| Class | Premium Sporty/Performance Car |
| Body Style(s) | 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible |
| Passenger Count | 2 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar |
| Nation of Manufacture | England |
| Base Prices | Coupe: $61,400 Convertible: $65,400 Premium Coupe: $66,800 Premium Convertible: $69,900 S Coupe: $79,100 AWD S Coupe: $86,600 S Convertible: $82,200 AWD S Convertible: $89,700 S British Design Edition Coupe: $92,100 AWD S British Design Edition Coupe: $98,100 S British Design Edition Convertible: $95,200 AWD S British Design Edition Convertible: $101,200 AWD R Coupe: $105,400 AWD R Convertible: $108,250 AWD SVR Coupe: $125,950 AWD SVR Convertible: $128,800 |
| Base Engine supercharged 3.0-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 340 (380 in S models) |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 15-20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-28 |
| Optional Engine supercharged 5.0-liter V8 |
| Horsepower 550 (575 in SVR models) |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 15 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 23 |
ROAD TESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFO
Test Drive: 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible
Test Drive: 2016 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe
First Spin: 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe
Test Drive: 2014 Jaguar F-Type V8 S
Son of XKE: 2014 F-Type Looks Like a Jaguar Without Going Retro
Jaguar’s 2014 F-Type: A True 2-Seat Roadster
Jaguar/Land Rover’s Andy Goss Discusses the 2014 Jaguar F-Type
