- Jaguar F‑TYPE Checkered Flag Limited Edition Coupe and Convertible models revealed
- Features include ‘Checkered Flag’ badging, and unique branding on the headrests, tread plates and dark brushed aluminum center console finisher
- Windsor Leather interior with embossed Performance Seats, Ebony Suedecloth headlining and steering wheel with red top center marker
- Available in Caldera Red, Fuji White or Carpathian Grey matched with Black Contrast Roof and 20‑inch wheels in Gloss Black with Diamond Turned finish
- Powered by the 296HP turbocharged four‑cylinder (RWD) or 380HP supercharged V6 (AWD) engines exclusively with eight‑speed Quickshift transmissions
- 2020 model year F‑TYPE priced from $61,600 (1) ; new Checkered Flag Limited Edition model starting at $71,900 (1)
(MAHWAH, N.J.) – January 30, 2019 – Today, Jaguar has announced the addition of a new Checkered Flag Limited Edition model to the 2020 F‑TYPE model line‑up. This limited edition model celebrates the brand’s rich sports car heritage dating back to the reveal of the XK 120 in 1948.
Based on the Jaguar F‑TYPE R‑Dynamic Coupe and Convertible, and available with a powerful four‑ or six‑cylinder engine, the Checkered Flag LE features a range of subtle visual enhancements to the exterior and to the driver‑focused “1+1” cabin.
Highlights include a Black Contrast roof on the Coupe and a luxurious Windsor Leather interior featuring Performance seats with embossed headrests, a Dark Brushed Aluminum center console trim finisher and – in recognition of the Jaguar brand’s motorsport successes – a steering wheel with a discrete Checkered Flag logo and red leather band to mark the 12 o’clock position.
“Perfect proportions, design purity and visual drama – every Jaguar must express these qualities, and none more so than F‑TYPE,” said Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar. “In creating the Checkered Flag Limited Edition we’ve focused on details which enhance the presence of the F‑TYPE and promise of performance – and in doing so, made a fitting celebration of 70 years of beautiful, fast, Jaguar sports cars.”
The exquisite, perfectly‑proportioned exterior of the F‑TYPE is enhanced by the Exterior Black Design Pack, equipped as standard on the Checkered Flag Limited Edition, which benefits from extended side sills to subtly increase visual width and give the car an even greater presence and poise. The 20‑inch Gloss Black wheels with Diamond Turned finish are exclusive to the Checkered Flag Limited Edition model and perfectly complement the red finish of the brake calipers. The model’s superbly‑crafted Ebony Windsor Leather interior is offered with contrast stitching in a choice of Red or Cirrus. The slimline Performance seats, with optional heated and cooling functionality, feature headrests embossed with Checkered Flag branding.
In place of the Delta aluminum center console trim, typically equipped on F‑TYPE R‑Dynamic models, the Checkered Flag Limited Edition features a Dark Brushed Aluminum finisher. The texture and finish of this material perfectly complements the Ebony Windsor Leather.
The standard InControl Touch Pro™ infotainment system2 features Meridian® audio, a suite of connected services and, available for the first time in the Jaguar F‑TYPE, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™3 to make it easier than ever to access tailored smartphone apps using the 10‑inch touchscreen4.
Power comes from the 296HP 2.0‑liter turbocharged four‑cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine or the 380HP 3.0‑liter supercharged V6 gasoline engine. Both offer an outstanding balance of responsiveness and power – and a visceral soundtrack which reflects the truly driver‑focused character of the Jaguar F‑TYPE – and are matched to eight‑speed Quickshift transmissions.
2020MY F‑TYPE CORE LINE‑UP
Since its launch in 2012, the Jaguar F‑TYPE has established itself as a key competitor in the sport car segment, winning more than 170 global awards. For the 2020 model year, the core F‑TYPE model line‑up receives a number of updates including simplification of the model range and the introduction of the Checkered Flag Limited Edition model. Two all new exterior paint colors are now on offer – Eiger Grey and Portofino Blue, and the standard equipment list is enhanced by the standardization of popular features such as Smartphone Pack (which contains Apple CarPlay and Android Aut™o) and the Front Parking Aid.
U.S. Models and MSRP1
|
Trim |
Engine |
Driveline |
Coupe1 |
Convertible1 |
|
F‑TYPE |
P300 ‑ 2.0L T/C I4; 296HP |
RWD |
$61,600 |
$64,700 |
|
F‑TYPE Checkered Flag Limited Edition |
P300 ‑ 2.0L T/C I4; 296HP |
RWD |
$71,900 |
$74,300 |
|
F‑TYPE |
P340 ‑ 3.0L S/C V6; 340HP |
RWD |
$71,100 |
$74,200 |
|
F‑TYPE R‑Dynamic |
P380 ‑ 3.0L S/C V6; 380HP |
RWD |
$84,300 |
$87,400 |
|
F‑TYPE R‑Dynamic |
P380 ‑ 3.0L S/C V6; 380HP |
AWD |
$87,300 |
$90,400 |
|
F‑TYPE Checkered Flag Limited Edition |
P380 ‑ 3.0L S/C V6; 380HP |
AWD |
$94,500 |
$96,900 |
|
F‑TYPE R |
R ‑ 5.0L S/C V8; 550HP |
AWD |
$101,800 |
$104,900 |
|
F‑TYPE SVR |
SVR ‑ 5.0L S/C V8; 575HP |
AWD |
$123,600 |
$126,700 |
1 Price shown is Base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes $1,025 destination/handling charge, tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Total Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price includes destination/handling charge noted above and may include optional equipment but excludes tax, title, license and retailer fees, all due at signing. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your local authorized Jaguar Retailer for details.
2 Do not use Jaguar InControl® features under conditions that will affect your safety or the safety of others. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control.
3 Android Auto™ functionality requires Android Auto™ app to be installed on compatible devices. Visit Android.com for details.
4 Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Do not operate, adjust or view the navigation or multimedia systems under conditions that will affect your safety or the safety of others. Only use mobile phones, and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so.