[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-jaguar-f-type-keeps-up-the-pace\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-jaguar-f-type-keeps-up-the-pace\/","headline":"New Jaguar F-Type Keeps up the Pace","name":"New Jaguar F-Type Keeps up the Pace","description":"Behold… the new 2020 Jaguar F-Type! It\u2019s a never-ending battle at the top; rest on your laurels and a rival will ease away with the plaudits and possibly the sales. Jaguar seems to be on the ball these days, and the new F-Type sports car for 2020 is rightly taking all the plaudits at the moment. The 2-door F-Type 2-seater has been with us now since 2013, and sits on a shortened XK platform. The 2021 model year version has […]","datePublished":"2020-01-08","dateModified":"2020-01-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/New-Jaguar-F-Type-2020-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/New-Jaguar-F-Type-2020-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-jaguar-f-type-keeps-up-the-pace\/","about":["Cars","Jaguar","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":510,"keywords":["jaguar","Jaguar F-Type","New Jaguar F-Type"],"articleBody":"Behold… the new 2020 Jaguar F-Type!It\u2019s a never-ending battle at the top; rest on your laurels and a rival will ease away with the plaudits and possibly the sales. Jaguar seems to be on the ball these days, and the new F-Type sports car for 2020 is rightly taking all the plaudits at the moment.The 2-door F-Type 2-seater has been with us now since 2013,and sits on a shortened XK platform. The 2021 model year version has been givena gentle shake-up and refresh with notably a redesigned front end. It\u2019s a more assertive look. According the British manufacturer, a look and design that brings the F-Type up-to-date and in line with the likes of the company\u2019s modern crossover SUV, the I-Pace. It\u2019s not just visually that the F-Type strikes a pose though; the 2021MY version sports a choice of two supercharged V8 engines, either a 5-litre 567bhp version (the R model) or a new V8 standard 444bhp option. There is also a turbocharged 4-cylinder 2-litre option, but the supercharged V6 engine is no longer an option, following a review into what buyers wanted and actually preferred to buy.Previous reviews sometimes seemed to prefer the look of theF-Type from the rear rather than the front and it seems that Jaguar has takennote and brought the front up to spec. I must admit, I saw no problem with thelook of the old F-Type from the front, but there you go \u2013 design beauty is inthe eye of the beholder. The new front visuals are certainly more aggressiveand dare I say it, a bit \u2018American muscle car\u2019.That 444bhp engine will get you from 0-60mph in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 177mph, while the R version will get you up to speed in just 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 186mph. The 2-litre offers a more sedate 5.4 seconds. The V8 engines all give us Project-8, 4-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive Quick Shift. The R version leaves out the RWD option while the 2-litre offers RWD only.For year one, the F-Type will be available with either 444bhpor 296bhp First Edition options based on R-Dynamic levels plus First Editionbranding and some limited edition colour options.The Jaguar active exhaust sits under all the F-Types, while the V8s get the addition of switching to Quiet Mode for obvious reasons. Regarding the exterior tweaks, Jaguar\u2019s exterior design head commented: \u201cEveryone is shouting louder these days\u2026 We don\u2019t want to be brash, but we don\u2019t want to shrink from the opposition either.\u201dInside, seatbelts feature heritage-boosting \u2018Jaguar est1935\u2019 wording on the seatbelt guides and the glovebox. Seating-wise, there willbe two options: standard Sport, plus Performance. R and First Edition versionswill get Performance seats as standard.Prices will start at \u00a354,060 for the standard coup\u00e9 or\u00a359,560 for the convertible. RWD V8 44bhp coup\u00e9 version will be \u00a369,990 and theAWD version of that model will be \u00a374,990. You can order now at your Jaguardealer with initial deliveries due in the first part of 2020."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Jaguar F-Type Keeps up the Pace","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-jaguar-f-type-keeps-up-the-pace\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]