Launched in 2012, theJaguar F-Typeis fairly old by industry standards. Jaguar is trying to keep its sports car fresh by looking even further into the past. The 2020 Jaguar F-Type gets a new Checkered Flag Limited Edition model meant to reference Jag’s past sports-car glory.
Jaguar has a deep well of history to draw from, going back to the1948 XK 120. But, aside from the F-Type itself already looking like a reincarnation ofthe classic E-Type, it’s hard to see how the Checkered Flag Limited Edition references any of that. The new model is essentially a dress-up package with special exterior and interior styling elements to distinguish it from other F-Type models.
Based on the R-Dynamic model, the Checkered Flag Limited Edition is available in three colors: Caldera Red, Fuji White, and Carpathian Gray. The limited edition is available as acoupeorconvertible, and both body styles get an Exterior Black Design Pack with trim pieces in, you guessed it, black. Coupes also get a contrasting roof. Model-specific 20-inch wheels, red brakes calipers, and special badging round out the exterior.
The interior has standard “performance” seats with checkered flags embossed on their headrests, and a checkered-flag logo on the steering wheel. The center console is trimmed in dark brushed aluminum, and a 10.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a Meridian audio system are standard equipment.Apple CarPlayandAndroid Autoare standard on all F-Type models for 2020.
The Checkered Flag Limited Edition is available with a 296-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 producing 380 hp. An eight-speedautomaticis the only transmission available. Jaguar offers a 340-hp version of the V6 and a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 in 550 hp and 575 hp strengths on other versions of the F-Type. Both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are available, depending on the engine. We’re still waiting for Jaguar to put its awesomeF-Type rally carinto production.
While the engine lineup remains intact, Jaguar is discontinuing the F-Type’s six-speedmanual transmissionin the United States. That’s likely due to poor sales:Car and Driverestimates that just four percent of F-Types sold in the U.S. since the manual’s introduction for the 2016 model year had three pedals.
The 2020 Jaguar F-Type starts at $62,625 for a base four-cylinder coupe, while the Checkered Flag Limited Edition starts at $72,925. Both prices include a mandatory $1,025 destination charge. Meanwhile, Audi is launching its ownspecial edition TTto celebrate that sports car’s 20th anniversary.
