Model Years

• → First year of production — convertible only
• → 8-speed ZF automatic transmission standard across all variants
• → Rear-wheel drive only at launch
• → Adaptive Dynamics suspension optional
• → Active exhaust standard on V8 S, optional on V6 S
• → InControl Touch infotainment with 8-inch screen
• → Configurable Dynamics (Dynamic mode) standard

• ! Early production cars may have the early-failure water pump — verify replacement history
• ! Plastic coolant Y-pipe and crossover pipe — check for weeping at junctions
• ! Supercharger intercooler water pump on V8 S — known early failure
• ! No manual gearbox option this year
• ! Infotainment system is the oldest generation — limited connectivity

A launch-year car needs careful scrutiny. Cooling system components will be 10+ years old. Budget for a preventative coolant system overhaul. V8 S is the most desirable but most expensive to maintain.

• → Fastback coupé body style introduced — 80% stiffer than convertible
• → F-Type R Coupé launched with 550 hp V8 — 0–60 in 4.0 seconds
• → 6-speed manual gearbox available on V6 models (first time)
• → Project 7 limited edition: 250 units, 575 hp, D-Type inspired
• → Torque Vectoring by Braking improved

• ! Manual gearbox cars: check clutch wear and synchromesh on 2nd gear
• ! R Coupé: heavier front end — check for tyre wear patterns indicating alignment issues
• ! Project 7: extremely rare, verify authenticity with Jaguar Heritage certificate
• ! Cooling system concerns remain from 2014 — same components

2015 is a strong buying year. The coupé's structural rigidity makes it the better driver's car. Manual V6 models are increasingly sought-after. R Coupé is the performance benchmark of the pre-facelift era.

• → All-Wheel Drive (Instinctive AWD) introduced — standard on R, optional on S
• → Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) replaces hydraulic on all models
• → Manual gearbox expanded to all RWD V6 models
• → Meridian 12-speaker audio system standard
• → Revised suspension tuning for AWD models
• → Torque Vectoring by Braking enhanced for AWD

• ! EPAS transition: some buyers prefer the hydraulic steering feel of 2014–2015
• ! AWD adds weight (~50 kg) and complexity — more to go wrong
• ! Haldex AWD unit: check for service history (fluid change every 40,000 miles)
• ! Plastic coolant components still in use — same concerns as prior years

The AWD option significantly broadens the F-Type's usability in poor weather. Manual RWD V6 models from this year are a sweet spot — engaging to drive, lower running costs than V8, and increasingly collectible.

• → 2.0L Ingenium turbocharged four-cylinder (P300, 300 hp) introduced — first 4-cyl F-Type
• → F-Type SVR launched: 575 hp, 200 mph top speed (coupé), titanium exhaust, active rear wing
• → 400 Sport special edition: 400 hp V6, Velocity Blue/Firesand/Yulong White only
• → SVR: AWD standard, carbon ceramic brakes available, 0–60 in 3.5 seconds
• → Revised infotainment interface

• ! P300 (Ingenium engine): timing chain tensioner issues reported — check for cold-start rattle
• ! P300: less character than V6/V8 — not the 'real' F-Type experience for many
• ! SVR: very high running costs — tyres, brakes, fuel consumption
• ! 400 Sport: limited production makes parts sourcing harder for trim-specific items

2017 is a pivotal year. The SVR is the ultimate pre-facelift F-Type — buy one if you can afford the running costs. The P300 is the sensible entry point but lacks the supercharged character. The 400 Sport is a sleeper collectible.

• → F-Type S trim discontinued — R-Dynamic replaces it
• → LED headlights standard across the range
• → 8-inch InControl Touch Pro infotainment standard
• → 340 hp V6 discontinued — 380 hp becomes the sole V6
• → Revised trim structure: F-Type, R-Dynamic, R, SVR
• → Apple CarPlay and Android Auto added (software update)

• ! P300 timing chain concerns continue — verify cold-start behaviour
• ! Infotainment: 8-inch screen is an improvement but still not class-leading
• ! Check for software updates — early InControl Touch Pro had stability issues

A solid buying year. LED headlights and the simplified trim structure make 2018 a cleaner proposition. The 380 hp V6 as the sole V6 option is actually a positive — more power, same character.

• → Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) standard
• → Lane Keep Assist standard
• → Improved InControl Touch Pro interface with faster response
• → Wireless phone charging available
• → Rear camera standard
• → Blind spot monitoring available

• ! Last year of the manual gearbox — manual V6 2019 models are the final opportunity
• ! P300 timing chain: same concerns — inspect carefully
• ! High-mileage V6 models: check for coolant pipe degradation

2019 is the last year of the manual gearbox — a significant buying consideration for driving purists. AEB and Lane Keep Assist make this the safest pre-facelift F-Type. Strong all-round proposition.

• → 6-speed manual gearbox discontinued — automatic only from this point
• → Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard on all models
• → Front parking sensors standard
• → Chequered Flag Edition introduced
• → Revised colour palette

• ! No manual option — if you want a manual, look at 2015–2019
• ! Pre-facelift cars now 6+ years old — cooling system components need attention
• ! SVR: check for tyre and brake wear — these cars are often driven hard

The last of the pre-facelift cars. Apple CarPlay standard is a meaningful upgrade. Chequered Flag Edition is a good value special edition. Pre-facelift cars are now at an age where preventative maintenance is essential.

• → Comprehensive exterior facelift: new front end, Pixel LED headlamps, slimmer taillamps
• → New interior: 12.3-inch TFT digital instrument cluster, 10-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen
• → V8 engine detuned from 550 hp to 450 hp for P450 — R P575 retains 575 hp
• → SVR discontinued — R P575 becomes the performance flagship
• → V6 discontinued in most markets (retained for North America)
• → New 20-inch wheel designs standard
• → Revised suspension and steering calibration
• → Over-the-air software updates capability added

• ! P450 detuning: 100 hp less than the pre-facelift R — some buyers prefer the older car
• ! SVR discontinued: if you want an SVR, it must be a pre-facelift car
• ! V6 very limited outside North America — most markets V8-only
• ! Early Pivi Pro: some software stability issues reported — check for latest updates
• ! Higher purchase price than equivalent pre-facelift cars

The facelift is a genuine improvement. Pivi Pro is a revelation after the old InControl. The R P575 is the definitive post-facelift F-Type. If you want the SVR, you must look pre-facelift. The P450 is the sweet spot for most buyers.

• → P300 and P380 discontinued in US market
• → P450 V8 becomes the entry-level US model
• → Revised colour palette including new Giola Green
• → Carpathian Edition introduced (limited)
• → Pivi Pro software updates improving stability

• ! US buyers: four-cylinder no longer available — V8 only
• ! Pivi Pro: ensure software is fully updated before purchase

A refined post-facelift car with improved software stability. Giola Green is one of the best colours ever offered on the F-Type. P450 is the sensible choice; R P575 is the driver's choice.

• → Minimal changes from 2022
• → Revised standard equipment levels
• → Pivi Pro software further refined
• → Production winding down — limited colour/option availability

• ! Buyers should consider waiting for 2024 final-year models if budget allows
• ! Production wind-down may affect option availability

A mature, well-sorted car. No significant changes from 2022. If you find a well-specified 2023 at a good price, it is an excellent buy. Consider the 2024 final-year editions if you want collectibility.

• → Final model year — production ended May 22, 2024
• → V8-only lineup (P300/P380 discontinued globally)
• → New trim structure: R-Dynamic, 75, R75
• → 75th Anniversary Edition: unique badging, Giola Green, upgraded interior
• → ZP Edition: 150 units worldwide (75 coupé, 75 convertible) — ultimate farewell
• → Final car produced: 5.0L V8 Convertible in Giola Green, Jaguar Heritage collection

• ! ZP Edition: 150 units at premium pricing — verify authenticity and documentation
• ! Parts supply: as production ends, some specialist parts may become harder to source
• ! Higher prices than equivalent 2022–2023 cars due to final-year premium

The final F-Types are the most collectible of the entire production run. A ZP Edition in particular is a future classic. Even a standard 2024 R P575 carries the distinction of being among the last of the line. Buy one if you can.