Jaguar F-Type P380 V6
North America Exclusive · MY2021 Only

F-Type P380

V6 Buyers Guide

The Last Supercharged V6 F-Type Ever Made

One model year. One market. The AJ126 supercharged V6 in the facelift body — with the new digital cluster, Pivi Pro, and Pixel LEDs that the pre-facelift V6 never received. Then Jaguar ended it.

P380 R-Dynamic Coupé in Santorini Black — the only trim available, AWD standard
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The Definitive P380 V6 Resource
MY2021 Only
Model Year
North America
Market
3.0L SC V6
Engine
380 hp
Power
4.9 sec
0–60 mph
171 mph
Top Speed
AWD Only
Drivetrain
R-Dynamic Only
Trim
The Context

One Year. One Market. The End of the V6.

When Jaguar launched the facelift F-Type for MY2021, the V6 disappeared from the UK, Europe, and Australia. Emissions regulations made the AJ126 uneconomical to certify under WLTP. Those markets received the P300 four-cylinder and V8 variants. No V6.

North America was the exception. The P380 — 380 hp, AWD, R-Dynamic trim — was offered in the US and Canada for MY2021 only. It was the last chance to buy a new V6 F-Type, and it came with everything the pre-facelift V6 never had: the new Pixel LED headlights, the 12.3-inch digital cluster, Pivi Pro infotainment, and revised suspension.

For MY2022, Jaguar simplified further. The US lineup went V8-only: P450 and R P575. The P300 was dropped. The P380 was dropped. The AJ126 V6 — which had powered the F-Type since 2013 — was retired. The MY2021 P380 is the last V6 F-Type ever produced.

P380 V6 F-Type rear three-quarter
Why the V6 Matters

The supercharger whine is the defining F-Type sound. The V8 is louder. The V6 is more distinctive. It is the sound that made the F-Type famous — and the P380 is the last car that makes it.

History

The AJ126 V6 — From Launch to Retirement

2013

V6 launches with the original F-Type. Two states of tune: 340 hp (V6) and 380 hp (V6 S). Convertible only at launch. The supercharger whine becomes the car's defining sound.

2014

V6 Coupé introduced. V6 S Coupé: 380 hp, 0–60 in 4.8 seconds. The manual gearbox arrives — V6 S, RWD only. The rarest first-gen configuration.

2016

AWD introduced across the V6 range. The V6 S AWD becomes the practical performance choice. Manual retained on RWD V6 S only.

2017

P380 designation introduced. The V6 S is renamed P380 under Jaguar's new power-based naming convention. 380 hp, 460 Nm, unchanged mechanically.

2019

Manual gearbox discontinued due to low demand. The last manual F-Type is built. The V6 continues in automatic form only.

2021

Facelift arrives. V6 retained in North America only as the P380 R-Dynamic. UK, Europe, and Australia receive P300 (4-cyl) and V8 variants — no V6. The AJ126 V6 gets the new body, digital cluster, and Pivi Pro.

2022

V6 discontinued entirely. The US lineup goes V8-only: P450 and R P575. The MY2021 P380 is the final V6 F-Type ever produced. The AJ126 engine ends with it.

End of Production
Technical Data

Full Specifications

Engine & Performance
EngineAJ126 3.0-litre supercharged V6
Power380 hp (375 bhp / 280 kW) @ 6,250 rpm
Torque339 lb-ft (460 Nm) @ 3,500 rpm
Transmission8-speed ZF automatic
DrivetrainAWD (Intelligent Driveline Dynamics)
0–60 mph4.9 seconds (Jaguar: 4.6 sec)
Top Speed171 mph (275 km/h)
Fuel Economy18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG
Compression Ratio10.5:1
SuperchargerRoots-type twin-vortex
IntercoolerTwin air-to-liquid
ExhaustActive Sports Exhaust (standard)
Kerb Weight (Coupé)1,745 kg (3,847 lb)
Dimensions & Chassis
Kerb Weight (Conv.)1,788 kg (3,942 lb)
Length4,470 mm (176.0 in)
Width1,923 mm (75.7 in)
Height (Coupé)1,311 mm (51.6 in)
Wheelbase2,622 mm (103.2 in)
Boot Volume (Coupé)196 litres (6.9 cu ft)
Boot Volume (Conv.)196 litres (6.9 cu ft)
Wheels20-inch 10-spoke alloys (standard)
Brakes (Front)380mm ventilated discs, 6-piston calipers
Brakes (Rear)325mm ventilated discs, 4-piston calipers
SteeringElectric power-assisted (EPAS), 2.7 turns lock-to-lock
Suspension (Front)Double wishbone, adaptive dynamics
Suspension (Rear)Integral link, adaptive dynamics
R-Dynamic Standard Equipment — All P380s Include
R-Dynamic body styling — lower bumpers, dark mesh grille, side sills
R-Dynamic badging front, rear, and on door sills
20-inch 10-spoke Gloss Black alloy wheels
Active Sports Exhaust with switchable valve
12.3-inch TFT digital instrument cluster
10-inch Pivi Pro infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Embedded Spotify and over-the-air update capability
Adaptive Dynamics (continuously variable dampers)
Configurable Dynamics modes: Comfort, Standard, Dynamic, Winter
Windsor leather upholstery with contrast stitching
Heated front seats (10-way electric adjustment)
Meridian 380W sound system (12 speakers)
Pixel LED headlights with signature DRL
Rear parking camera and front/rear parking sensors
Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keep Assist
P380 interior with Pivi Pro
Interior

The Technology the Pre-Facelift V6 Never Got

The P380 is the only V6 F-Type that came with the 12.3-inch digital cluster, Pivi Pro infotainment, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and over-the-air update capability. Pre-facelift V6 owners never had this. It makes the P380 the most technically complete V6 F-Type ever sold.

What Can Go Wrong

Known Issues — AJ126 V6 in Facelift Spec

MY2021 cars are newer than most pre-facelift V6s, which reduces the risk on some issues. But the AJ126 engine carries the same inherent characteristics regardless of model year. Know what to look for before you buy.

Pre-Purchase

P380 V6 Buying Checklist

Verify VIN confirms MY2021 build date — the only year the P380 was madeEssential
Confirm P380 designation on the build plate and service recordsEssential
Check coolant level cold — any loss indicates Y-pipe or hose issueEssential
Listen for supercharger rattle on cold start — coupler wearEssential
Listen for timing chain noise on cold start — tensioner wearEssential
Verify service history shows oil changes every 7,500 miles or lessEssential
Test all Pivi Pro functions — CarPlay, navigation, Spotify, OTA version
Check bonnet sits flush both sides — active bonnet sensor
Test drive at 40–60 mph — listen for wheel bearing drone
Verify adaptive dynamics work — test Comfort and Dynamic modes
Check active exhaust valve operation — button on centre console
Inspect for coolant residue around supercharger and intake manifoldEssential
Confirm AWD system engages — test on a loose surface if possible
Check for any outstanding Jaguar recalls (verify via VIN at NHTSA)
Inspect tyres — P380 AWD uses specific tyre sizes; verify correct fitment
What to Pay

Market Values — US, Early 2026

ConditionUS Price RangeNote
Exceptional (under 15k miles, full Jaguar history, no issues)$50,000–$58,000Rare at this mileage — most were driven
Good (15k–35k miles, full history, no known issues)$42,000–$52,000The sweet spot for buyers
Average (35k–60k miles, partial history, minor issues)$35,000–$44,000Inspect coolant system carefully
Project (60k+ miles, incomplete history, known issues)$28,000–$36,000Factor in potential repair costs
Pricing Note

The market currently prices the P380 as a regular used F-Type — not as a collector car. This is the opportunity. The rarity narrative has not yet been priced in. Comparable "last of" F-Types (manual, ZP Edition) trade at premiums. The P380 facelift has not reached that recognition yet, but the fundamentals are identical: one model year, one market, the last of an engine line.

Investment Analysis

The Collector Case

The Bull Case — Reasons to Buy
One model year only — MY2021 is the only year the V6 appeared in the facelift body
North America exclusive — no UK or European examples exist in P380 facelift spec
The last supercharged V6 F-Type ever made — the AJ126 engine ended with this car
The V6 supercharger whine is the defining F-Type sound — the V8 is louder, not more distinctive
Rarer than any pre-facelift V6 variant — one market, one model year, two body styles
Gets the facelift body and technology (Pivi Pro, digital cluster, Pixel LEDs) that the pre-facelift V6 never had
Parallel to the manual F-Type narrative — 'last of' cars consistently attract collector premiums over time
Current values have not yet priced in the rarity — the market still treats it as a regular used car
The Bear Case — Reasons to Pause
AWD only — the purist V6 experience (RWD manual) ended in 2019, not here
No RWD option means no manual gearbox — the most desirable first-gen V6 configuration is gone
84 hp less than the P450 V8 for a similar price — the V8 is the performance choice
Pivi Pro reliability concerns on early MY2021 examples — software maturity took time
Coolant system risk remains — the Y-pipe issue affects all AJ126 engines regardless of age
Jaguar's brand uncertainty post-EV pivot may suppress values in the short term
Small collector community — the P380 facelift lacks the organised following of the SVR or manual
The Verdict

Buy it for the right reasons. Understand what it is.

The P380 is not the most powerful F-Type. It is not the rarest. It is not the most focused driver's car — that was the RWD manual V6, which ended in 2019. What the P380 facelift is, specifically, is the last V6 F-Type ever built, in the most technically advanced body the car ever wore, sold in one market for one model year.

If you want the supercharger whine with the new face, the digital cluster, and CarPlay — this is the only car that delivers all three. The pre-facelift V6 has the sound but not the technology. The facelift P450 and R have the technology but not the V6. The P380 sits at the intersection.

The collector case is real but unproven. Values have not yet moved. Buy a clean, low-mileage example with full service history, verify the coolant system, and hold it. The "last of" narrative takes time to be recognised by the market — but when it is, the P380 facelift will be the rarest and most overlooked configuration in the entire F-Type range.

Buy
Clean history, under 35k miles, coolant system verified
Negotiate
35k–60k miles, partial history — price in potential repairs
Walk Away
No service history, coolant issues, chain noise on cold start
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