Jaguar F-Type Special Edition Celebrates 75 Years Of Sports Cars

The Jaguar F-Type is heading for retirement soon, but the British automaker is giving the sleek sports car a fitting send-off in its final model year. Two limited edition models will soon hit showrooms; the F-Type 75 and F-Type R 75 are both powered by the company's glorious supercharged 5.0-liter V8 and pump out 444 and 575 horsepower, respectively. These special models are available in both Coupe and Convertible body styles.

There are some unique exterior touches, too. The front fenders sport subtle badges that showcase the F-Type's elegant silhouette. Both variants also receive exclusive wheels. The F-Type 75 receives five-spoke wheels in a gloss back finish, while the R model gains diamond-turned 10-spoke items finished in gloss black. Round back, you'll find model-specific quad exhaust tips. The more muscular model receives etched 'R' logos.

Buyers can specify Giola Green metallic, an exclusive color for the special editions, as an optional extra.

Inside, you'll find the vehicle silhouette repeated on the Engine Spin center console trim and the tread plates. The Interior Black Pack is also standard, along with lightweight performance seats (trimmed in Windsor leather) in the special edition models. The extended leather package, along with the Ebony Suedecloth headliner, adds an extra touch of class to the package.

Despite the posh innards, the F-Type 75 models have been upgraded to deliver even better driving performance. Both receive new rear knuckles fashioned out of stiff aluminum. Together with the larger wheel bearings, this provides the driver with more communicative steering. The R model goes even further, with revised upper ball joints which increase toe stiffness and camber. Lastly, both models are equipped with a rear electronic active differential.

The R 75 model is shod with specially developed Pirelli P Zero rubber that provides improved grip.