Pros: Striking styling; impressive performance from 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 2018, Jaguar F-Type gains a 296-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder as its new base engine. The supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 is still available in 340-hp and 380-hp variants, but gains a 400-hp version in the new 400 Sport model. The supercharged 5.0-liter V8 is unchanged and develops 550-hp in R trim and 575-hp in the SVR. 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. All engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. A 6-speed manual transmission is available with the V6 engine. Jaguar has revised the F-Type’s frontal styling and added full LED headlights. Autonomous emergency braking is expected to be available later in the model year. There is also a new infotainment control system. The F-Type is a front-engine, rear- or all-wheel drive 2-passenger coupe and convertible. Available features include lane-departure warning, blind-spot alert, rear-traffic monitor, ceramic brakes, heated/cooled seats, and parallel-parking assist. Competitive vehicles of the F-Type include the Chevrolet Corvette, Porsche 718 Boxster, and Porsche 718 Cayman. The F-Type is a true sports car that revives the spirit of the classic Jaguar coupes and roadsters of the 1960s. The R-Dynamic 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 hatchback coupe, 2-door convertible |
| Passenger Count | 2 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar |
| Nation of Manufacture | England |
| Base Prices | Base 4-cyl. coupe, automatic: $60,895 Base 4-cyl. convertible, automatic: $63,995 Base 340-hp V6 coupe, manual: $68,995 Base 340-hp V6 coupe, automatic: $70,295 Base 340-hp V6 convertible, manual: $72,095 Base 340-hp V6 convertible, automatic: $73,395 Base 380-hp V6 coupe, automatic: $80,895 AWD Base 380-hp V6 coupe, automatic: $83,895 Base 380-hp V6 convertible, automatic: $83,995 AWD Base 380-hp V6 convertible, automatic: $86,995 R-Dynamic coupe, manual: $82,195 R-Dynamic coupe, automatic: $83,495 AWD R-Dynamic coupe, automatic: $86,395 R-Dynamic convertible, manual: $85,295 R-Dynamic convertible, automatic: $86,595 AWD R-Dynamic convertible, automatic: $89,595 400 Sport coupe, automatic: $90,495 AWD 400 Sport coupe, automatic: $93,495 400 Sport convertible, automatic: $93,595 AWD 400 Sport convertible, automatic: $96,595 AWD R coupe, automatic: $100,895 AWD R convertible, automatic: $103,995 AWD SVR coupe, automatic: $122,895 AWD SVR convertible, automatic: $125,995 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Base 4-cylinder) |
| Horsepower 296 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 23 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 30 |
| Optional Engine supercharged 3.0-liter V6 (Base 340-hp V6, Base 380-hp V6, R-Dynamic, 400 Sport) |
| Horsepower 340 (Base 340-hp V6) 380 (Base 380-hp V6, R-Dynamic) 400 (400 Sport) |
| 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 (R, SVR) |
| Horsepower 550 (575 in SVR) |
| 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
