Jaguar is giving the F-Type line a refresh for 2018 and adding two new variants. All
new F-Types feature LED headlights and slightly darker taillights. Every model
except the SVR also gets updated front bumpers. The most noticeable change is
the side vents, which morph from the double slots to single openings in most
cases. The F-Type R's large side vents are bisected horizontally.
The two new F-Type models are the R Dynamic and the limited edition 400 Sport. The R Dynamic isn't particularly exciting, since it's pretty much just a dress-up package for the entry level 340- and 380-horsepower F-Types. All the model adds are 19- and 20-inch wheel options, as well gloss black-painted hood vents, splitter, side sills, and rear diffuser.
The 400 Sport, on the other hand, comes with much more. It's only available for one year, and comes with a modified supercharged V6 producing 400 horsepower. The 400 Sport can be ordered with either rear- or all-wheel-drive, but the 8-speed automatic is the only available transmission. The car also benefits from larger 15-inch brakes at each corner. Owners of the 400 Sport can personalize their driving settings as well, thanks to the car's Configurable Dynamics system. Inside and out, the 400 Sport gets some visual upgrades, too. It includes the Sport Design Pack, which adds a deeper front spoiler, larger side sills, and a rear diffuser. A flat-bottom steering wheel, yellow contrast stitching, and black brushed aluminum accents finish off the interior. There are also plenty of 400 Sport badges on the car.
The two new F-Type models are the R Dynamic and the limited edition 400 Sport. The R Dynamic isn't particularly exciting, since it's pretty much just a dress-up package for the entry level 340- and 380-horsepower F-Types. All the model adds are 19- and 20-inch wheel options, as well gloss black-painted hood vents, splitter, side sills, and rear diffuser.
The 400 Sport, on the other hand, comes with much more. It's only available for one year, and comes with a modified supercharged V6 producing 400 horsepower. The 400 Sport can be ordered with either rear- or all-wheel-drive, but the 8-speed automatic is the only available transmission. The car also benefits from larger 15-inch brakes at each corner. Owners of the 400 Sport can personalize their driving settings as well, thanks to the car's Configurable Dynamics system. Inside and out, the 400 Sport gets some visual upgrades, too. It includes the Sport Design Pack, which adds a deeper front spoiler, larger side sills, and a rear diffuser. A flat-bottom steering wheel, yellow contrast stitching, and black brushed aluminum accents finish off the interior. There are also plenty of 400 Sport badges on the car.
The two other major
changes for the F-Type line involve infotainment. One of which is that every
model now comes standard with Jaguar's Touch Pro infotainment system and its
8-inch
touchscreen with which the driver can
interact. The other is a cool new app the company developed with GoPro. It's
called ReRun, and it allows the driver to connect a GoPro camera to the car,
and download footage to the phone. The reason for connecting the camera to the
car, is so that it can add telemetry data including speed, gear, g force, and
steering and brake inputs to the video footage. After a spirited drive in the
country or on a racetrack, the footage can be downloaded to the phone to be
reviewed and shared. The app even generates "highlights"
automatically.
The new F-Type range will go on sale in the first quarter of 2017. A Jaguar representative told us that further information, including pricing, will be released closer to the lineup's debut at the New York Auto Show.
The new F-Type range will go on sale in the first quarter of 2017. A Jaguar representative told us that further information, including pricing, will be released closer to the lineup's debut at the New York Auto Show.
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