Earlier this year, GM Authority reported that General Motors rival Jaguar was moving ahead with an EV-only lineup for the 2025 model year. True to its word, the British-based automaker has ceased production of its Corvette rival, the F-Type.
With the official announcement that the Jaguar F-Type would be discontinued coming back in October 2022, Jaguar has finally built the final example of its sporty two-seater. Notably, the final unit won’t be available to the public as it’s going directly to the Jaguar Heritage collection.
Interestingly, this particular example was built exactly 50 years to the day after the last Jaguar E-Type was produced.
“The singular vision of Jaguar’s founder, Sir William Lyons, was to always be future-facing, relevant, and original,” Jaguar Managing Director Rawdon Glover claimed in a prepared statement. “This has been the foundation of Jaguar through almost a century of evolving contemporary British luxury. Today, as we celebrate F-Type and our 75-year history of innovative Jaguar sports cars, we are also looking forward to the beginning of a new era. We will reimagine and elevate the Jaguar brand that will be focused on growing client intimacy and engagement, underpinned by our purpose to inspire like no other.”
It’s worth noting Jaguar states that the F-Type will still be available to buy until early 2025.
Of course, Jaguar and Chevy aren’t typically considered competitors with one another, but the F-Type was a direct rival to the Corvette due to its RWD drivetrain, standard V8 (albeit supercharged), two-seater coupe or convertible configuration, and a price tag not far off from America’s sports car.
As a reminder, the Corvette C8 is offered in multiple configurations, including the Corvette C8 Stingray and its naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine, rated at 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque in standard form, the Corvette C8 Z06 and its naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 LT6 gasoline engine, rated at 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, as well as the Corvette C8 E-Ray and its combination of the aforementioned LT2 engine and a front-mounted electric motor producing a total of 655 horsepower.
Looking ahead, the soon-to-debut C8 Corvette ZR1 will feature the twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8 LT7 engine.
Under the body panels, all Corvette C8 models ride on the GM Y2 platform, while production takes place at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
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Comments
Not surprised.
You can only rely on the E-Type “heritage” so long….
I bought a 2024 Jaguar F-Type coupe over a C8 as it has AWD, more cargo space and much longer warranty. Plus it looks and sounds better than a C8. It’s a shame Jaguar didn’t make the F-Type more competitive but oh well, it’s awesome gaining lots of attention with my lone F-Type among a long row of C8s at my local Cars & Coffee events.
You’re probably much more likely to need that warranty, so good thing it’s long.
A 6000 lb “sports car” doesnt appeal to me. Hope Jag can survive long enough for the EV demand to materialize.
It was Design OK but since a time is time of the ugly cars so sold a few
EV only Jaguar will exit the US in a few years, it won’t be missed.