For the final model, the Jaguar F-Type, which will be on sale in early 2023, has become simpler and more focused. While the car looks more assertive with 20-inch wheels standard on all models, and discreet detail changes such as the wheel centres and grille badge changing from red to black and the R and R-Dynamic badge accent colours now black and grey instead of red and green.
There are two special-edition models, the F-Type 75 or F-Type R 75 - both distinguishable by unique interior and exterior design elements and the supercharged 5,0-litre Jaguar V8 engine synonymous with F-Type.
Matthew Beaven, Jaguar Land Rover Chief Designer, Exteriors, says: “For 75 years Jaguar has been renowned for producing extraordinary sports cars that deliver performance, agility, and maximum driver reward. The F-Type special editions hold to these principles, adding unique interior and exterior design details to celebrate this lineage before Jaguar becomes an all-electric brand in 2025."
Slim LED headlights, featuring Pixel technology as standard, with ‘Calligraphy’ J signature daytime running lights and sweeping direction indicators blend perfectly into the ‘liquid metal’ surfacing of the clamshell bonnet. The design drew inspiration from iconic models such as the C-type and D-type.
At the rear, Quad outboard exhausts – featuring etched R branding on R 75 models – emerge from the rear diffuser, while, on the inside, the 1+1 cockpit features a 12,3-inch Interactive Driver Display. Lightweight slimline seats – in Sport or Performance designs, with the latter standard on the F-Type 75 and R 75 – are enhanced by heating and cooling options.
The 331 kW, 5.0-litre supercharged V8 has a maximum torque of 580 Nm generated from 2 500 r/min. In South Africa, the F-Type 75 is offered exclusively with all-wheel drive and an electronic active rear differential to optimise traction and enable 0-100 km/h in 4,6 seconds.
The F-Type R 75. delivers 423 kW and 700 Nm of torque and takes just 3,7 seconds to get from zero to 100 km/h, while the maximum speed is an electronically limited 300 km/h.
The first customer deliveries begin from January 2023 – on the 75th anniversary-year of Jaguar sports cars – and a pivotal moment in their history as it proudly moves towards an all-electric future in 2025.
In South Africa, the F-Type range will comprise of:
• F-Type R-Dynamic Convertible: 331kW V8; rear-wheel drive
• F-Type 75 Convertible: 331kW V8; all-wheel drive
• F-Type R 75 Convertible: 423kW V8; all-wheel drive
• F-Type R-Dynamic Coupé: 331kW V8; rear-wheel drive
• F-Type 75 Coupé: 331kW V8; all-wheel drive
• F-Type R 75 Coupé: 423kW V8; all-wheel drive
Ford GT
The 2022 Ford GT LM Edition celebrates the only race car from America to win the Le Mans competition - in 2016 and the historic 1-2-3 podium sweep in 1966.
“With innovative materials, design and engineering, the Ford GT is unlike any other production supercar,” says Mark Rushbrook, global director, of Ford Performance Motorsports. “As we close this chapter of the road-going Ford GT, the GT LM Edition gave us a chance to inject even more heart and soul from a podium-finishing race car, furthering the tribute to our 2016 Le Mans win.”
The Ford GT remains exclusive, and these final 20 special-edition supercars will add to its collectability
It features a carbon fibre body lacquered in Liquid Silver exterior paint finished in either a red or blue theme - honouring the red and blue race livery of the Le Mans-winning No. 68 Ford GT.
The Ford GT LM's interior features unique appointments like the Alcantara-wrapped carbon fibre seats with a matching red or blue driver- seat - and the Ebony passenger seat with accent stitching. The trim matches the seat colour and the engine start button.
Making the Ford GT LM Edition a special-final tribute, the Ford Performance team looked for ways to embed the podium-finishing spirit into each road car witnessed at Le Man.
The result: the team located the third-place 2016 Ford GT (No. 69) engine that was disassembled and shelved after the race, ground down the crankshaft into a powder and developed an alloy for 3D printing the instrument panel badge for each of the 20 special-edition supercars.
The 2022 Ford GT LM Edition pays tribute to the third generation of the supercar’s overall win and the No 68 Ford GT of Sébastien Bourdais, Joey Hand, and Dirk Müller, who crossed the finish line at the 2016 Le Mans within 24 Hours.
Like the epic 1966 Ford v. Ferrari battle, the No. 68 Ford GT took the lead for the final time in the 20th hour of the race after going one-on-one with the No. 82 Ferrari. The hand was behind the wheel on the three occasions that the Ford passed the Ferrari, rekindling a 50-year-old rivalry between the two car manufacturers.
