Thursday 20th September 2012

Revealed: Jaguar F-Type

Jag's Boxster-buster in most of its glory

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Here it is – the new Jaguar F-Type, uncovered and revealed to the world in all its glory.

It’s just the one image we’re getting for now: the full reveal will come next week on the eve of the Paris Motor Show (from 20:30 CEST on the 26^th). Jaguar’s simply confirming for now that its all-new two-seater sports car will be there.

So what do we have here? A trio of F-Types, all wearing ‘S’ badges, in different hues including that pretty red that’s likely to be the signature launch colour of the new car. All are roadsters, following Jaguar’s confirmation the drop-top will launch first (the coupe following later in 2013).

Vent slots in abundance

PistonHeads readers, you can share your first thoughts on the styling. We’ll just point out a few key aspects that caught our eye, such as the C-X75-style grille, the bonnet vents that appear to be a prominent styling feature, and the front bumper that contains no less than five ventilation slots in addition to the main grille.

The rear overhang is short, giving a cab-back stance (it’s based on a shortened version of the all-aluminium XK platform), the rollover hoops have been made a prominent styling feature, doorhandles are flush-fit pop-out items and the headlights feature a sharp LED running light detail.

Rear wings carry a crease line on the top surface, and the bonnet is a clamshell design that also forms the top half of the front wings. Meanwhile, the peek at the interior suggests some of the C-X16 concept’s interior will be carried over too (we’ve included some images of the concept here, so you can judge for yourselves).

Clamshell bonnet has E-type echoes

Note the bodykit on the red car, too – do the prominent side sills and crease line indicate this is the 5.0-litre supercharged car, instead of the 3.0-litre supercharged alternatives? Indeed, are all three variants shown here – 335hp 3.0 S/C on the left and 3.0 S/C 375 on the right?

This is it, then, the most important new Jaguar for years. What do you think?

[toasty]

Nice, very nice.

[squirdle]

Dull

[unpc]

Can't wait for the coupe.

[tinkertaylor]

looks like a Ferrari California but with vents all over it...





edit: I did a quick photoshop without the vents...I much prefer it like this, although it looks even more like a California

Edited by tinkertaylor on Thursday 20th September 13:34

[cookie1600]

I think I've just soiled myself, where do I sign Mr Jaguar dealer?

[PhantomPH]

Hmmm, initial impressions are that I don't like it. Sorry Jaguar.

Maybe the coupe will work a bit better in the metal.

P~

[V12 Migaloo]

Sorry Piston heads, I beat you to it!!!

[Quikcurl]

Some nice design features. Not sure they all work together though.

Still, I wouldn't turn one down.

[zcacogp]

Quite Japanese-looking. I see S2000 in there and hints of the Nissan 350Z.

Price? To be revealed later, no doubt.


Oli.

Is it just me, or does the phrase "The full reveal" really grate? Surely it should be "The full revelation, non?

[gofasterrosssco]

Makes even the new Boxster look a little boring. If it can come near to the driving experience, they could be onto something here..

[LukeyLikey]

A bit derivative but smart enough.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Red one looks good, but silver/grey one looks a tad dull to me - I guess this is the base spec model - maybe its the wheels? The prototype Coupe was a stunning car, perhaps that's the one to wait for.

[KevF]

cookie1600 said:

I think I've just soiled myself, where do I sign Mr Jaguar dealer?

Well I have tried at the local dealer and contacting Jaguar directly asking if I can place a deposit...
Dealer said no and no reply from any other contact.

[Snowman23]

I too thought it was a California...

It looks quite dulled down form the concept, which is only to be expected, saying that, the black and red car look great, the light blue less so

[MissChief]

I like that a lot. Should be an amazing value buy in a few years.

[AndyWoodall]

Looks fantastic from those shots. Brilliant.

Now cue 20-30 pages of posts saying all new cars are st, buying a car on finance is a disaster, Chris Harris is on the take and that people don't understand why people don't buy V8 saloons for £3000 paid for in cash by 2p's you've saved in a bottle for 13 years.

[Steamer]

Ummm thats nice!...

Surprised they have'nt knocked one out in that wicked blue they have been using on recent sporty models.

Whats the price difference between this and a California?

[VladD]

ParanoidAndroid said:

Red one looks good, but silver/grey one looks a tad dull to me - I guess this is the base spec model? The prototype Coupe was a stunning car, perhaps that's the one to wait for.

I was thinking exactly the same. I think I'll need to see one in the flesh befoer I make my mind up. The front end is a bit fussy isn't it.

[anonymous-user]

It is obviously very similar to the concept, but for some reason it is lacking something! can't quite put my finger on it.

[matrignano]

Boooooooooooooooooooooring!