Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Jaguar introduced the F-type convertible on the market in 2013 after almost four decades since the last E-Type rolled off the assembly line from Coventry, and the new model revived the brand from the ground up.
Even though it came as a replacement for the XK series, it was considered by many as the spiritual successor of the E-Type. It shared the basic ideas of that iconic model in the Jaguar’s history book. Moreover, it was introduced as a roadster, and the coupe came afterward while usually automakers were doing the other way around. The British brand shined again, and the F-Type marked a milestone in the automaker’s history, just like the E-Type did in 1961 when it appeared in the automotive arena. This model was expected by many, and Jaguar showed it as a concept in 1986 and then again in 2000. Unfortunately, Ford didn’t consider it worthy and postponed it until it sold the British brand in 2007. The new owner, Tata Motors, thought the other way and pushed the R&D department to finalize it. As a result, in 2011, the final concept, known as the C-X16, broke covers in a coupe shape. That’s why the roadster came as a surprise for many.
The F-Type has shown a new design language for Jaguar. Its front fascia featured a broad grille mounted low on the bumper and flanked by functional side scoops that cooled the front brakes. The swept-back headlights were above the bumper and blended rounded lines with sharp angles. In addition, the bulge on the hood resembled the one from the E-Type, while the side vents on the front fenders were adorned with chromed trims. From its profile, the short cabin was followed by a sloped-down deck and enlarged rear quarter panels that gave the car a muscular look. Finally, depending on the engine version at the back, the F-Type featured a twin, center-mounted exhaust or a quad-system with two pairs of pipes on each side of the vehicle, peaking through the diffuser.
Jaguar made the F-Type with plenty of room for two adult-sized passengers. The high-bolstered bucket seats provide much-needed side support for their occupants during high-speed cornering maneuvers. The dashboard, the center stack, and the center console didn’t take any old button or switch from the XK lineup, even though the car was based on that roadster’s platform. In front of the driver, the F-Type featured an instrument cluster with two large dials and a color display that showed data from the onboard computer. In addition, Jaguar showed its expertise in creating unique interiors when it made retractable center vents that popped up from the middle of the dashboard, and that was something unseen on the car market. Still, the buttons that controlled the power seats on the doors were already old news for other premium brands, such as Mercedes-Benz.
Under the hood, the F-Type Convertible came with a wide engine range that started, surprisingly, with a turbocharged inline-four. In addition, Jaguar also offered a supercharged V6 and the mighty, heavy V8 supercharged. Most of the car’s versions were paired with an eight-speed automatic and sent the power to the rear wheels only. Still, the automaker knew that with such powerful engines, an all-wheel-drive should be considered and offered it as an option for selected versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 6MT RWD (340 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
Power: | 250 KW @ 6500 RPM 340 HP @ 6500 RPM 335 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 3500-5000 RPM 450 Nm @ 3500-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Supercharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 162 mph (261 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 || 275/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176 in (4470 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/64.1 in (1,585/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.2 in (2621 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3499 lbs (1587 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 234 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 8AT RWD (340 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
Power: | 250 KW @ 6500 RPM 340 HP @ 6500 RPM 335 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 3500-5000 RPM 450 Nm @ 3500-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Supercharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 162 mph (261 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 || 275/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176 in (4470 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/64.1 in (1,585/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.2 in (2621 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3521 lbs (1597 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 209 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - R 5.0L V8 8AT AWD (550 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5000 cm3 |
Power: | 404 KW @ 6500 RPM 549 HP @ 6500 RPM 542 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 502 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 681 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Supercharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 186 mph (299 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 || 275/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176 in (4470 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/64.1 in (1,585/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.2 in (2621 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3847 lbs (1745 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.5 mpg US (16.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 269 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - R 5.0L V8 8AT RWD (550 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5000 cm3 |
Power: | 405 KW @ 6500 RPM 551 HP @ 6500 RPM 543 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 502 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 681 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Supercharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 186 mph (299 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 || 275/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176 in (4470 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/64.1 in (1,585/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.2 in (2621 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3671 lbs (1665 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4519 lbs (2050 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 259 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - S 3.0L V6 6MT RWD (380 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
Power: | 279.5 KW @ 6500 RPM 380 HP @ 6500 RPM 375 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 3500-5000 RPM 460 Nm @ 3500-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Supercharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 171 mph (275 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 || 275/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176 in (4470 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/64.1 in (1,585/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.2 in (2621 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3536 lbs (1604 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4519 lbs (2050 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 234 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - S 3.0L V6 8AT AWD (380 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
Power: | 279.5 KW @ 6500 RPM 380 HP @ 6500 RPM 375 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 3500-5000 RPM 460 Nm @ 3500-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Supercharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 171 mph (275 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 || 275/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176 in (4470 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/64.1 in (1,585/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.2 in (2621 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3735 lbs (1694 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 211 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - S 3.0L V6 8AT RWD (380 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
Power: | 279.5 KW @ 6500 RPM 380 HP @ 6500 RPM 375 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 3500-5000 RPM 460 Nm @ 3500-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Supercharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 171 mph (275 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 || 275/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176 in (4470 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/64.1 in (1,585/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.2 in (2621 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3558 lbs (1614 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4519 lbs (2050 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 213 g/km |