Since the reveal of the XK 120 in 1948, sports cars have been integral to Jaguar’s heritage, the culmination of this rich lineage being the F-TYPE winner of more than 170 global awards. Now, in celebration of 70 years of Jaguar sports cars, the F-TYPE range has been enhanced by the addition of the Chequered Flag Limited Edition.

F-TYPE Chequered Flag Limited Edition Coupé and Convertible revealed,  celebrating 70 years of Jaguar sports cars since the XK 120’s introduction. Features include Chequered Flag badging, and unique branding on the headrests, tread plates and dark brushed aluminium centre console finisher. Windsor Leather interior with embossed Performance Seats, Ebony Suedecloth headlining and steering wheel with red top centre marker. Touch Pro infotainment system now with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 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 300PS four-cylinder and 340PS and 380PS supercharged V6 engines exclusively with eight-speed Quickshift transmissions. Refined damper tune on F-TYPE R, improving ride comfort at low speed. Based on the  F-TYPE R-Dynamic Coupé and Convertible, and available with powerful four- and six-cylinder engines, the Chequered Flag features a range of subtle visual enhancements to the exterior and to the driver-focussed “1+1” cabin.

Highlights include a Black Contrast roof on the Coupé and a luxurious Windsor Leather interior featuring Performance seats with embossed headrests, a Dark Brushed Aluminium centre console trim finisher and in recognition of Jaguar’s motorsport successes a steering wheel with discrete Chequered Flag logo and red leather band to mark the 12 o’clock position.

In place of the F-TYPE R-Dynamic’s Delta aluminium centre console trim, the Chequered Flag features a Dark Brushed Aluminium finisher. The texture and finish of this material perfectly complements the Ebony Windsor Leather. The Touch Pro infotainment system features Meridian audio, a suite of connected services and, for the first time an F-TYPE, Apple CarPlay and Android auto to make it easier than ever to access tailored smartphone apps using the 10 inch touchscreen. Power comes from the 300PS/400Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine or the 340PS/450Nm and 380PS/ 460Nm supercharged 3 litre V6 petrol engines. All offer an outstanding balance of responsiveness, power and efficiency & all with a visceral soundtrack which reflects the F-TYPE’s truly driver focused character.

All engines are matched to eight speed Quickshift transmissions and send drive to the rear wheels, or in the 380PS models the choice of Jaguar’s all wheel drive system with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics. Taking learning from the SVR derivative, the damper tune on the F-TYPE R Coupé and Convertible models has been refined, giving an improved level of ride comfort at low speed. This has been achieved by reducing the damping by 24% at the lower damping velocities, whilst increasing overall capacity by up to 30%.