Jaguar F-Type
Jaguar F-Type
Jaguar F-Type

2020 Jaguar F-Type coupe

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: The 2020 Jaguar F-Type adds a Checkered Flag Limited Edition model with unique trim. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality are now standard, but the 6-speed manual transmission has been dropped. The F-Type is a front-engine, rear- or all-wheel drive 2-passenger coupe and convertible. The base engine is a 296-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. A supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 is available in 340-hp and 380-hp variants. The supercharged 5.0-liter V8 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. Available features include autonomous braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot alert, driver attention monitor, 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.

The Facts
Class Premium Sporty/Performance Car
Body Style(s) 2-door hatchback, 2-door convertible
Passenger Count 2
Drive Wheels rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Manufacturer Jaguar
Nation of Manufacture England
Base Prices 2.0-Liter I4 coupe: $62,625
2.0-Liter I4 convertible: $65,725
2.0-liter I4 Checkered Flag Limited Edition coupe: $72,925
2.0-liter I4 Checkered Flag Limited Edition convertible: $75,325
3.0-Liter V6 340 HP coupe: $72,125
3.0-Liter V6 340 HP convertible: $75,225
R-Dynamic 380 HP coupe: $85,325
AWD R-Dynamic 380 HP coupe: $88,325
R-Dynamic 380 HP convertible: $88,425
AWD R-Dynamic 380 HP convertible: $91,425
AWD Checkered Flag Limited Edition 380 HP coupe: $95,525
AWD Checkered Flag Limited Edition 380 HP convertible: $97,925
AWD R 5.0-Liter V8 550 HP coupe: $102,825
AWD R 5.0-Liter V8 550 HP convertible: $105,925
AWD SVR 5.0-Liter V8 575 HP coupe: $124,625
AWD SVR 5.0-Liter V8 575 HP convertible: $127,725

Base Engine
turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (2.0-Liter I4)
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 (V6, R-Dynamic, Checkered Flag 380 HP)
Horsepower
340 (340-hp V6) 380 (R-Dynamic, Checkered Flag 380 HP)
Std. Transmission
8-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
18-20
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
26-28

Optional Engine
supercharged 5.0-liter V8 (R, SVR)
Horsepower
550 (R) 575 (SVR)
Std. Transmission
8-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
16
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
24

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