Following the crowd-pleasing introduction of the C-X16 concept during the 2011 Frankfurt auto show, Jaguar decided to advance the development of its new roadster, which has officially been designated as the F-TYPE. While the F-TYPE is slated for a mid-2013 retail launch, the production model will show its skin later this year accompanied by additional technical details and pricing.
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As the fourth member of the Jaguar family of cars, this two-seat convertible will benefit from the brand’s new generation of power plants, which Jaguar claims will hustle the F-TYPE to 60 in under five seconds and grant a top speed of 180 mph.
“Its development is a vivid representation of the confidence and ambition of the Jaguar brand, and the desire amongst our engineers and design team to produce a world-leader in a market segment that we have been absent from for too long. But no longer – the F-TYPE is coming,” said Jaguar’s Global Brand Director, Adrian Hallmark.
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