Jaguar F-type (X152). 2012–24 (prod. n/a). 2-door convertible, 3-door coupé. F/R, F/A, 1997 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2995 cm³ (V6 DOHC), 5000 cm³ (V8 DOHC). Jaguar carries on the lineage from the E-type, after decades producing grand tourers. Very light, thanks to extensive use of aluminium, including the subframe and the all-aluminium double-wishbone front and rear suspension. Three engines at launch, developing 340–495 PS. More muscular, with design director Ian Callum expecting it to be a timeless design. Asymmetric, driver-focused interior; controls grouped by function, inspired by fighter planes. Coupé from late 2013, with F-type R developing 550 PS. Facelift shown December 2019.

Manufacturing location: Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, England

Marque: Jaguar | Predecessor: Jaguar E-type V12

Off-site links

• Lucire: ‘Jaguar reveals specs for new F-type’
• Lucire: ‘F sharp’
• Coupé launch story in Lucire