{"id":22877,"date":"2023-04-05T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T02:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/?p=22877"},"modified":"2026-09-14T10:04:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T02:04:19","slug":"jaguars-f-type-r-75-marks-the-end-of-an-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/2023\/04\/05\/jaguars-f-type-r-75-marks-the-end-of-an-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaguar\u2019s F-Type R 75 Marks the End of an Era"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When we think of Jaguar sports cars, generally, the legendary E-Type is what springs to mind. Under that swooping body and long nose hid either a straight six or V12 engine, while coup\u00e9 or convertible formats allowed for a customizable driving experience. But before the E-Type came the XK120, Jaguar\u2019s answer to a world that \u2013 post-war \u2013 prescribed to a \u201cbigger is better\u201d ethos. As such, it was the world\u2019s fastest production car in 1948, thanks to its 120 MPH top speed \u2013 hence the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The XK120 was conceptualized during a difficult period for the UK, but that didn\u2019t stop Jaguar from showcasing its expertise and creativity. The result wasn\u2019t just record-breaking performance figures, but a car that was elegant and technologically advanced. In turn, it became one of the most desired cars of its period, notably steering further into the future than its competitors by being faster, more practical, and cheaper than the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75 years on and this story similarly applies to the Jaguar F-Type R. When it launched in 2013, Jaguar coined it the \u201cspiritual successor to the E-Type.\u201d Like its grandfather, it comes in coup\u00e9 and convertible forms, sports a long nose, a short back, and packs a whole lot of bang for your buck. At just shy of \u00a380,000 (equivalent to $100,000 USD in 2013), the F-Type R gave customers a dilemma \u2013 do you save money and get this over an equivalent Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, or Aston Martin, or do you opt for reliability and more exotic styling?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who buy the F-Type R eschew the norm in favor of pure driving joy. At Hypebeast, we\u2019ve been fortunate enough to drive F-Type cars of all manners, from the early V6 models to the Project 7, as well as today\u2019s updated P450 and R models. Take our word for it when we say it\u2019s one of the most addictive machines money can buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you see above is the model\u2019s final form: the Jaguar F-Type R 75. Marking 75 years of Jaguar sports cars, this isn\u2019t just the F-Type\u2019s swansong, but the marque\u2019s way of saying goodbye to its iconic V8 engine and sports cars as we know it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this latest installment of Open Road, Hypebeast headed to the South of France \u2013 specifically Nice and Monaco \u2013 to get behind the wheel of the F-Type R for, perhaps, the very last time. Here\u2019s why it will always be one of the best cars Jaguar has ever made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The F-Type has always been a sight for sore eyes, and it only became more desirable when it underwent a facelift in 2021. Most of the work was found at the front, with new super-slim LED pixel \u201cJ\u201d headlights and revised air intakes giving it a sharper grin. Likewise, an increasingly sculpted hood and a slightly more muscular rear lean into the F-Type\u2019s grand tourer-meets-V8 hotrod split personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rear haunches are strong, giving the car presence on the road and drama at the rear. It\u2019s the perfect balance of hard and soft; the F-Type is enticing and inviting, and unanimously agreed to be one of the most beautiful cars of the last 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model-specific rims are a welcomed addition, offsetting the car with even more stance thanks to their diamond-turned black-finished 20\u201d stature. Likewise, four exhaust exits at the rear poke out like dynamite sticks. Windows are tinted, special badges outlining the car are added for the IYKYK car spotter, and that\u2019s it for the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did Jaguar perfect perfection for this model? By highlighting all of its best bits in a fuss-free matte black paint job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sitting inside the F-Type is a nice place to be, but that doesn\u2019t mean it comes without flaws. It\u2019s not as technologically advanced as its competitors, nor ostentatiously opulent. Sure, bonus-spec \u201cEbony Windsor\u201d leather comes as standard on the R 75, but a 10\u201d infotainment system is hardly keeping up with the Joneses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this is by no means unattractive to the driver. Such little distraction means you can sit back in the heated and cooled leather seats, fully adjusted to your liking, and mash your foot into the metal pedals. Your hands are wrapped around a plush, thick steering wheel, and your fingers are flicking between metal paddle shifters with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason the F-Type is rather subtle inside is because it is not a big flashy supercar, despite the power, but a sporty GT car. You\u2019re meant to be swathed in subtle luxury with all the performance you\u2019ll ever need \u2013 revert to TopGear jokes and the fact that Bond villains drove Jags, if you need a reminder of why this understated nature is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine and Handling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where the interior fails for some, what lies beneath the skin is where the Jaguar F-Type R 75 comes into its own. Underneath that unmistakably large hood is a supercharged five-liter V8, producing 575 HP and 700 Nm of torque, which is good for 0-60 MPH getaways in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 186 MPH. Spritley stuff, then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crackles, pops and bangs are synonymous with this engine, and are addictively playful within the rev range, encouraging you to shift through the gears \u2013 as we did around the Monaco Gran Prix circuit on this particular test drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from hooliganism, the F-Type R 75 also features a fine-tuned suspension set-up and brake-operated torque vectoring for agility, balance, and to carry speed through the corners, which with all-wheel-drive is yet only another encouraging factor to floor it through the bends. Carbon-ceramic breaks are found at all four wheels for optimized stopping power, which you\u2019ll need as you break the 100 MPH mark (which comes up very quickly on the digital dash when driving an R).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew Beaven, Jaguar Land Rover\u2019s Chief Designer for Exteriors, sums it up perfectly: \u201cFor 75 years Jaguar has been renowned for producing extraordinary sports cars that deliver performance, agility and maximum driver reward. The F-Type special editions hold true to these principles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For \u00a3103,075, or roughly $128,000 USD, there are few cars that compare with the Jaguar F-Type R 75. It ticks the box on looks, performance, heritage, practicality, and above all else, class and sophistication. Jaguar\u2019s sports car lineage is 75 years strong, and this final model is the perfect embodiment of what makes a Jaguar a timeless piece of brutish, British excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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