Jaguar Shifts Gears: Final F-TYPE Marks Electric Future
Jaguar celebrates its rich sporting heritage and embarks on a new electric chapter as the final Jaguar F-TYPE rolls off the production line at Castle Bromwich, 50 years to the day since the last E-type left the factory.
A Legacy Carried Forward
This final F-TYPE, a 5.0-liter V8 Convertible finished in Giola Green with a black roof and Tan Windsor leather interior, mirrors the iconic 5.3-liter V12 final E-type Series III Convertible built in 1974. It will be entrusted to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT), joining its E-type predecessor in the official collection and participating in special events throughout the year.
The near-simultaneous conclusion of both the F-TYPE and E-type’s production marks a turning point for Jaguar. Similar to how the last E-type paved the way for the revolutionary XJ-S, the final F-TYPE signifies the brand’s bold transformation towards an all-electric future. Leading this charge will be a four-door electric GT, set to be unveiled in 2025.
A Commitment to the Future
“The vision of our founder, Sir William Lyons, was to be future-focused, relevant, and original,” said Rawdon Glover, Managing Director, Jaguar. “This has been the cornerstone of Jaguar for nearly a century.”
“Today, as we celebrate the F-TYPE and our 75-year legacy of innovative sports cars, we also look forward to a new era,” Glover continued. “We’re committed to elevating the brand with a focus on electric vehicles that are uniquely expressive and defined by pioneering technologies and visionary design.”
A Storied Past
Launched in 2013 as a convertible, the F-TYPE marked Jaguar’s return to the two-seat sports car segment after nearly four decades. It garnered widespread acclaim, being named the 2013 World Car Design of the Year. The coupe version followed a year later.
Over 87,731 F-TYPEs have been produced, with the model remaining available for purchase until early 2025. The JDHT records show that Jaguar produced 72,528 E-types, concluding with a special run of 50 cars, all but one finished in black.
Both the final F-TYPE and E-TYPE will reside at the JDHT in Gaydon alongside the last series XE, XF, and XF Sportbrake, which also recently ceased production.
About Jaguar
Jaguar is on a thrilling journey to becoming an all-electric luxury brand by 2025. The brand offers a curated selection of electric hybrid and full electric vehicles, including the award-winning I-PACE performance SUV, alongside its existing lineup of F-PACE, E-PACE, XE, XF, XF Sportbrake, and F-TYPE models.
Designed and engineered in the UK, Jaguar vehicles are sold in 117 countries and are part of the Jaguar Land Rover family, which also includes Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery.
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