Used Jaguar F-Type for sale: everything you need to know
Calling their new sports car the F-Type was a real statement of intent for Jaguar, when the mode launched in 2013 - it gives the car obvious ties with the E-Type, one of the all-time great sports car, which is sure to raise expectations among buyers. The F-Type was just about up to the task too - and while the model went off sale in 2024, it’s sure to remain a popular used buy for a long time to come.
Style is the F-Type’s main virtue. It’s instantly recognisable on the road, and tends to get a warm reception from onlookers, something that isn’t always the case with flashy sports cars. Combined with entertaining handling, a luxurious interior, and plenty of performance whichever engine you choose, and the F-Type has a lot of strings to its bow.
Should you buy a Jaguar F-Type?
More than a decade after its launch, the Jaguar F-Type is just as appealing as ever. If you’re looking for a sports car with traditional front-engined, rear-wheel drive proportions, performance, luxury, and a touch of class, then it has to be on your shortlist.
While we can’t quite say there’s an F-Type for everyone, the range certainly covers a lot of bases too. From launch the F-Type was offered in boisterous supercharged V6 and V8 forms, and in 2017 a four-cylinder was added to the range as a more accessible entry point. While the four-pot might seem low-brow for a Jaguar sports car it’s the real handler of the range, while the bigger engines are all about drama and sheer speed.
The V6 disappeared in 2019, when the F-Type was also facelifted - you’ll spot these cars from their horizontal headlights, rather than the earlier vertical units. People tend to prefer one style or the other, but all F-Types look great, and have cosy, classy cabins too. Infotainment tech lags some rivals but later cars are better here, and Jaguar made small improvements to finish and material quality too.
Depending on the model you’re looking at, suitable alternatives to the F-Type come in the form of everything from BMW Z4s, Audi TTs and four-cylinder Porsche 718 Boxsters and Caymans, to much more serious GTs and sports cars like the Porsche 911 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Even in this company though, the F-Type still stands out.
What’s the best used Jaguar F-Type model to buy?
Updates in 2019 refined the range down to just P300, P450 and P575 engines, the first being a four-cylinder and the other pair both supercharged V8s. For theatre, the V8 has to be the one to go for - with the P450 being our pick, still wickedly quick but a little more cultured and, well, Jaguar-like than the barmy R. The P300 is still worth a look for its sweeter handling though, thanks to being far lighter over the nose than the V8s. Among earlier F-Types, the supercharged V6s make a great noise and now look very good value too.
Used Jaguar F-Type fuel economy and performance
- Jaguar F-Type P300: Four cylinders, in a Jaguar sports car? It’s true, but the 2-litre turbo in the P300 gives you 300PS, getting from 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds. Fuel economy is just shy of 30mpg.
- Jaguar F-Type P450: The middle engine in later F-Types is a 5-litre supercharged petrol V8, albeit in a lower state of tune than the F-Type R. It makes 450PS, for 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds, and does up to 26.6mpg. Rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions are available.
- Jaguar F-Type P575: The 575PS version of the supercharged V8 is offered only in the F-Type R (earlier Rs got 550PS), and it’s capable of 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds, with standard all-wheel drive. Combined economy is 26.4mpg.
What used Jaguar F-Type trim levels are available?
- The Jaguar F-Type is as well-equipped as you’d hope for from a high-end Jaguar sports car. You get a 10-inch infotainment screen with navigation (12.3 inches in some models), a 380W 8-speaker Meridian sound system, plus all the usual features like leather seats, climate control, and LED headlights.
- The Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic opens up the option of the V8 engine, and also includes lane-keep assist, 12-way adjustable and heated seats, and a premium sound system.
- The Jaguar F-Type R tops the range with the 575PS supercharged V8, plus keyless entry, and memory adjustment for the steering wheel.
Used Jaguar F-Type dimensions and boot size
The Jaguar F-Type’s dimensions are:
- Length: 4470mm
- Width: 2042mm
- Height: 1311mm
- Ground clearance: 100mm
The Jaguar F-Type’s boot size is:
- 310-litres
- 207-litres convertible
Used Jaguar F-Type road tax
The F-Type has been around since 2013, so earlier models are taxed on CO2 emissions rather than the flat rate that has been in place since April 2017. There’s only a small tax advantage in some models though - earlier V6s will cost you £415 per year, rather than the £600 per year flat rate from 2017 on. For these post-2017 cars, tax drops to a lower rate after the first six years on the road, which lowers the bill to £190 per year.
How much is it to insure a Jaguar F-Type?
The most affordable F-Type to insure is the P300 2-litre petrol, which starts in insurance group 41 - with the most expensive models rising to the maximum group 50. This isn’t out of the ordinary for a high-end sports car though - a Porsche Cayman starts in group 42 for its own 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder variant.
