(MAHWAH, N.J.) ‑ April 8, 2014‑ Jaguar is proud to announce that the F‑TYPE Convertible is an AutomobileMagazine 2014 'All‑Star' for its part in redefining and modernizing the brand. This marks the third year a Jaguar vehicle has received the honor.
"The F‑TYPE Convertible, Jaguar's modern take on its iconic, 1960s E‑Type, captivated us with its svelte body, its available supercharged V8 engine, and its exhaust note that sounds like machine‑gun fire," said Jean Jennings, President and Editor‑In‑Chief, AutomobileMagazine. "Did we mention its looks? With its extravagant styling, the F‑TYPE attracts the attention of people everywhere it goes and has done more than any other Jaguar car [or "vehicle"] to make the brand relevant and desirable again."
"This award further validates excitement surrounding the brand's first two‑seat sports car since the iconic E‑Type," said Jeff Curry, Brand Vice President, Jaguar North America. "We are thrilled to have such a top‑tier recognition of the F‑TYPE by AutomobileMagazine. We are proud to have this recognition of our strategy to build more new Jaguar models that challenge the status quo in the luxury car market. This is an important moment for the Jaguar brand as the all‑new F‑TYPE Coupe and R models go on sale in May joining the F‑TYPE convertible."
For 2014, about 270 automobiles for sale in the United States were eligible for the award. The prestigious All‑Stars awards recognize 10 vehicles chosen by the editorial staff of AutomobileMagazine.
The Jaguar F‑TYPE Convertible was launched to critical acclaim in 2012 and represents a return to the company's heart: a two‑seat, sports car focused on performance, agility and driver involvement. The F‑TYPE Convertible and Coupe are powered by the new Jaguar supercharged 3.0‑liter V6 engine in 340hp and 380hp outputs and a 495hp 5.0‑liter supercharged V8. The F‑TYPE Coupe debuted at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show this past November, will go on sale this spring and is available in three models: F‑TYPE Coupe, F‑TYPE S Coupe and F‑TYPE R Coupe. MSRP starts at $69,000* for the Convertible, and $65,000* for the Coupe.
An official awards presentation will take place at the 2014 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.
For more information about the 2014 AutomobileMagazine All‑Stars Awards, visit automobile.com.
* All prices shown are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Excludes $925 destination/handling charge, tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your local authorized Jaguar Retailer for details.
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About Jaguar
Jaguar is a premier manufacturer of luxury sedans and sports
cars offering unparalleled design with tremendous performance. The
company's vision throughout its storied history has been simple: To
produce beautiful, fast cars that are desired the world over.
Jaguar strives to provide a world class ownership experience to
every owner. Today's Jaguar lineup consists of the XJ luxury sedan,
XF sports sedan, the XK Coupe and Convertible sports cars and the
two‑seater F‑TYPE. Jaguar designs, engineers and manufactures
exclusively in the United Kingdom, at the Castle Bromwich
manufacturing plant in the British Midlands. Jaguar is fully
engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with
continuous involvement in environmental and community programs. For
more information visit the official Jaguar website at
http://www.jaguarusa.com.
About Jaguar Land Rover
• The United States is one of the leading global markets for both Jaguar and Land Rover
• Jaguar Land Rover employs 25,000 people and sells vehicles in 170 countries around the world
• Jaguar Land Rover has two state of the art engineering and design facilities and three advanced manufacturing plants in the UK
• Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA
• Jaguar Land Rover is represented by more than 330 independently operated retail outletsin the USA
