2014 Jaguar F-Type Priced From $69,000

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

The 2014 Jaguar F-Type will be heading to dealerships this summer, and the British automaker has announced that its base model will start at $69,000, excluding an $895 destination fee.

Initially, the F-Type will be offered in convertible form only, with a coupe following soon. The base model F-Type is powered by a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 powerplant with 340 hp and will come equipped with an eight-speed “Quick Shift” transmission with Sport Mode. 18-inch wheels will be standard on the F-Type V6 along with a Jaguar Performance Braking System sporting silver calipers and an open differential in the drivetrain. Leather and suede sport seats adorn the interior.

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Starting at $81,000 will be the Jaguar F-Type S, which is powered by the same 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine, but power has been bumped to 380 hp helping propel the roadster to 60 mph from a standstill in 4.8 seconds. 19-inch wheels will be standard on the F-Type S while other changes include steering wheel-mounted shift paddles, the sport suspension gets Adaptive Dynamics, while the brakes are upgraded to the Jaguar High Performance Braking System featuring black calipers. The open differential is tossed aside for a limited slip differential while keyless entry, power folding and heated exterior mirrors, and a Dynamic mode is standard.

The top-of-the-line F-Type V8 S features a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 under the hood cranking out 495 hp and will sport 20-inch wheels on each corner. A quad-tipped exhaust setup is found in the rear and the braking system gets further upgraded to the Jaguar Super Performance Braking System with black calipers. An electronic active differential further enhances the driving experience while the cabin features leather sport seats with 14-way electric seat adjustment. Other luxurious amenities found in the F-Type V8 S include rear parking sensors and auto-dimming exterior mirrors.

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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