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The 2024 Jaguar F-type is the beautiful face of the sports car segment, but it does not fall short of its performance. Its supercharged V-8 sings a sexy tune, and its handling is good enough to entertain curious drivers; however, it is smoother than the best of its rivals, the Chevrolet Corvette or Porsche 718 Cayman. Its cabin is comfortable and lined with quality materials, but its design and features haven't been updated in a while. Convertible models come with a power sunroof, which stows neatly in the trunk. but the coupe is nice too, and the additional cargo space is more practical. Either way, the F-type is one of the best-looking sports cars around; handsome enough to grace any driveway and aggressive enough to make driving a pleasure.

Unfortunately, Jaguar has announced that the F-type's final model year will be 2024, coinciding with the brand's 75th birthday. To celebrate this corporate milestone and send off the F-type in style, two special versions, the 75 and the R 75, will be available. Both will be offered as coupe or convertible, but the R 75 will be the only option for those interested in the F-type's more powerful powertrain (a supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 producing 575 horsepower). All will come with all-wheel drive standard, but the entry-level R-Dynamic P450 is still offered if you prefer the rear-wheel drive configuration. The 75 and R 75 models differentiate themselves from the R-Dynamic models with special logos inside and out, unique 20-inch wheel designs and the available exclusive Giola Green exterior color.

Although the F-type's 575-hp V-8 engine is attractive, the P450's V-8 sounds just as good and still offers plenty of grunt. The stylish coupe is our pick from our lineup, but the convertible offers the perfect sunbathing experience if that's more your style. A wide range of colors and interior trims are available.

While many sports cars have moved to downsized turbocharged four- and six-cylinder engines, Jaguar has taken the opposite approach, now offering the F-type only with the old-school supercharged 5.0-liter V-8. It produces 444 horsepower in P450 form and 575 horsepower in its high-performance R P575 configuration.

The 575-hp, all-wheel-drive F-type R is rated at 16 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.

The 2024 F-type's cockpit features a driver-focused design and features an interesting mix of materials, including stitching, faux suede accents, and chrome trim. There are also different options for nicer headliners, center console trims and various gloss black parts. Standard six-way power sport seats can be upgraded to 12-way power performance seats with a variety of leather or suede upholstery combinations. Neither the coupe nor the convertible offer much interior room for the driver and passenger, and the convertible's trunk is ridiculously small.

Source: https://www.caranddriver.com/jaguar/f-type

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