PROPOSED IRELAND TOUR

2nd-4th JUNE 2017

XKEC Sister club Member Neil Silverthorne is arranging a Members-Only tour of Northern Ireland on 2nd-4th June 2017. Activities will include visiting The Titanic Centre, visiting a private car collection, then a trip up the Antrim coat road to Bushmills to visit The Giants Causeway and also the famous whisky factory. He envisages a trip of 3 to 4 days maximum. Accommodation and travel routes are yet TBA but will be limited to a maximum of 10 cars.

BURGHLEY HOUSE PICNIC

8th OCTOBER 2016

Regional Officer Barry Wood arranged a club picnic for members at Burghley House, Nr Stamford in Lincolnshire.

GAYDON BREAKFAST MEET

1st OCTOBER 2016

A few F-TypeEC members came along to join members of our sister club, the XKEC, at the XK's 20th Anniversary Celebration Breakfast Meet at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon. 

SUMMER, SHOW & SHINE

SATURDAY 13th AUGUST 2016

The F-TypeEC and its sister club the XKEC held its annual Summer, Show & Shine event at Arundel Castle in West Sussex on Saturday 13th August 2016.

125 cars (F-Type's and XKs) were on display throughout the day on the Lower Castle lawns amongst an outstanding backdrop of the castle itself. A big thank you to everyone who attended.

NEW CLUB GAZEBO AND BANNERS

To promote our club further we have now purchased a new club gazebo, flags and banners.

Here was our stand at the Summer, Show & Shine event with just some of our merchandise on sale.

HELMINGHAM FESTIVAL

7th AUGUST 2016

A few members of the F-TypeEC joined members of their sister club, the XKEC in a large display of cars at the Helmingham Festival in Suffolk.

SILVERSTONE CLASSIC

29th-31st JULY 2016

A few members of the F-TypeEC joined members of their sister club, the XKEC in a large display of cars on Copse Corner. Thank you to all those who attended. There was also a few Project 7s on display around the circuit as well which was a real pleasure to see. (see images below).

EXPERIENCE AN F-TYPE AROUND THE INFAMOUS NURBURGRING

21st JUNE 2016

Jaguar’s new, 200mph-capable supercar and the world’s most demanding race circuit, the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife, are now available to be experienced together with the launch of the ‘Jaguar Co-Pilot Nordschleife’ programme. This programme offers visitors the opportunity to experience the thrill of Jaguar’s fastest-ever series production car from the passenger seat around the 12.94-mile circuit.

Customers booking their place for a flying lap in the F-TYPE SVR will be amongst the first to experience its power, speed and enhanced dynamics package. Before each passenger ride begins, all Co-Pilots are equipped with a race suit and helmet plus HANS (Head and Neck Support) system to ensure maximum safety out on the track. To capture the memorable experience, on-board cameras are mounted inside the F-TYPE SVR so that passengers can relive the excitement of their adventure at the Nordschleife circuit.

Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations department has fitted the F-TYPE SVR with a roll cage, Recaro Racing seats, race harnesses for occupant safety and an unmistakable bespoke livery on bright Firesand Orange metallic paint.

Passenger laps in the unique Jaguar F-TYPE SVR are available for 16 consecutive weekends from now until the end of October. The price for the 30-minute passenger thrill ride is €295 per person and can be booked atwww.nuerburgring-shop.de.

AV8 BREAKFAST MEET

11th JUNE 2016

The AV8 Cafe in Cirencester was once again the meeting point for breakfast on 11th June. A great turn out once again.

KELHAM HALL & COUNTRY PARK

29th MAY 2016

Lincolnshire Regional Officer Barry Wood got together a few members for a picnic day at Kelham Hall & Country Park in Nottinghamshire. Well done Barry. 

EAST MIDLANDS BREAKFAST MEET

28th MAY 2016

East Midlands Breakfast meet took place on 28th May at Donington. It was a bit chaotic due to the popular Super Bike event but still 12 XK’s and 2 White F Type convertibles attended which was very much appreciated.

GROWLER XIII

20th-22nd MAY 2016

Well another GROWLER event has finished and this was probably our best one ever. With record numbers at both Friday (63 people) and Saturday night dinners (118 people) and 150 cars in attendance at Stanford Hall on Saturday, followed by a 50 car convoy on Sunday to Lamport Hall, this event just gets better and better. Many congratulations to member Nigel Carter (see image) for winning "BEST F-TYPE" at the show. Many thanks to all those who attended and to Sturgess Jaguar of Leicester for acting our event sponsors and for also putting on such a superb display of cars at the main Saturday event amongst which was a Project 7 F-TYPE. Here's now looking forward to GROWLER 2017.

7th MAY 2016: SOUTH EAST BREAKFAST MEET

A couple of F-Type's was amongst our recent gathering at the clubs South East Breakfast Meet. This takes place every first Saturday of each month at The Toby Carvery in Badgers Mount in Kent. Please come along. You'll be more then welcome.

29th APRIL 2016: F-TYPEEC FACEBOOK GROUP ATTRACTS ITS 441st FOLLOWER

The 441st follower joined our F-TypeEC Facebook Group today. Many thanks to all those who support us and join in all the fun. 

SOUTH WEST BREAKFAST MEET

24th APR 2016: Following the Concorde Gala Dinner on the Saturday night members then regathered for the SW Breakfast Meet at Fleet Air Arm Museum in Somerset on Sunday morning.

EAST MIDLANDS BREAKFAST MEET

23rd APR 2016: A gathering of members at the popular monthly East Midlands Breakfast Meet at Donington. 

CONCORDE GALA DINNER

23rd APR 2016: Members of both the F-TypeEC and its sister club the XKEC got together for a Gala dinner under Concorde at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Somerset.

LINCOLNSHIRE MEET

21st APR 2016: Lincolnshire Regional Officer Barry Wood gathered together some club members for their monthly meet at THE RED LION in Revesby, Lincolnshire.

PROJECT 7 MOTORCYCLE

13th APR 2016: The Jaguar Project 7MC Concept Motorcycle. Fusing two of Britain's finest, combining the base of a Triumph Speed Triple and adding design elements from the Project 7.

F-TYPE SVR REACHES 200mph

24th MAR 2016: The new Jaguar F-TYPE SVR has been put through its first high speed test drive with Fast and Furious star Michelle Rodriguez at the wheel.

On a closed highway in the Nevada desert the actress pushed the car to its top speed with the speedometer indicating 201mph - a personal top speed for Michelle.

Michelle Rodriguez said: ““Driving this car was insane! I’ve now broken my personal speed record in the beautiful Jaguar F-TYPE SVR. Reaching 201mph felt amazing, the car drove really smoothly, all my corrections were minimal, I was super focused, and it really reacted in all the right ways. I don’t think I’d ever go this fast without a professional driver seated next to me, but oh man, it was an incredible feeling.”

“I’ve always wondered what it was like to travel faster than my top speed of 140mph and, outside of the Autobahn, it’s impossible for me to do it safely anywhere else and safety is most important to me. It was refreshing to be able to take myself beyond my limitations, going that fast is a big responsibility but the experience in this car was more graceful than anything I’ve felt before.”

The F-TYPE SVR is the first Jaguar SVR and fastest F-TYPE ever. Acceleration from 0-60mph takes just 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 200mph for the Coupé. Priced from £110,000 for the Coupé and £115,485 for the Convertible.

MARCH 2016: F-TYPE BUYER'S GUIDE

With the F-TYPE now three years old there is an interesting F-TYPE buyers guide in the April 2016 edition of Jaguar World Magazine. 
The article reviews what to consider when buying an early example, in terms of specification, colour and major recalls. There is also a small write up on his F-Type ownership at the end of the article by our F-TypeEC member Gavin Marsh. Go out and buy the issue now.

AV8 BREAKFAST MEET

12th MARCH 2016

Another good turn out of F-Types and XKs at the AV8 Cafe Breakfast Meet on Saturday. Well done to all those who attended this very popular meet.

17th FEB 16: ORDER BOOK OPENS FOR THE NEW JAGUAR F-TYPE SVR

The F-TYPE SVR will be the fastest F-TYPE ever with an acceleration from 0-60mph will take just 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 200mph for the Coupé. Developed by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations it will be lighter, quicker, faster and more powerful whilst remaining tractable and useable for a every day car. Customers can specify and order their F-TYPE SVR now, ahead of the global debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Pricing will commence from £110,000 for the Coupé and £115,485 for the Convertible. 

9th FEB 16: F-TYPE APP

Available now on iTunes. Experience Jaguar's F-TYPE for yourself with this stunning Augmented Reality iPad app. Photo realistic 3D modelling allows you to view the sleek exterior and luxury interior at your leisure as well as some classy exhaust sounds. Go download it now from iTunes.

27th JAN 16: THE NEW 200MPH JAGUAR F-TYPE SVR TO MAKE GLOBAL DEBUT AT GENEVA

The new Jaguar F-TYPE SVR will make its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show and will go on sale in summer 2016.  Capable of 200mph, the new F-TYPE SVR is the first Jaguar SVR and is developed to exploit the two-seat aluminium sports car’s full potential while retaining its day-to-day usability.

Lighter, faster and more powerful, the new F-TYPE SVR takes performance, dynamics and driver involvement to a new level yet retains the comfort and duality of character inherent to all Jaguar cars.

“The new F-TYPE SVR is the first series production Jaguar to be developed by Special Vehicle Operations and benefits from everything we know about precision engineering, performance and design.

“The result is a 200mph, all-weather supercar that you can drive every day – we even made a Convertible version so that enthusiasts can revel in the sound from the new titanium exhaust system.”

5th JAN 16: JAGUAR LAUNCHES F-TYPE BRITISH DESIGN EDITION

Continuing with its F-TYPE recognition, Jaguar have now further enhanced its creation by the launch of an all new exclusive British Design Edition. 

Based on the F-TYPE S Coupé and Convertible, and featuring a range of visual enhancements and additional equipment, the British Design Edition is offered in a specially-selected colour palette inspired by the Union Jack: Caldera Red, Glacier White and – new to the F-TYPE range – Ultra Blue. Ultimate Black is also available.

Further enhancements to the F-TYPE’s award-winning design come from the Sport Design pack and discreet British Design Edition badges front and rear, with unique branding on the centre console, headrests and the stainless steel tread plates.

Behind the 20-inch Cyclone wheels with unique Satin Grey finish is an uprated braking system featuring red calipers (black is available as an option).

Complementing the range of exterior colours is a crafted premium Jet leather interior finished with contrast stitching in a choice of three colours. The driver-focused theme of the ‘one-plus-one’ cabin is heightened by carbon fibre trim around the centre console.

Jaguar’s InControl Touch and InControl Touch Plus infotainment systems are offered with upgraded audio equipment developed together with leading British experts Meridian. InControl Touch and InControl Touch Plus support a range of apps which make it easier than ever for the driver to stay connected.

The Jaguar F-TYPE British Design Edition will be available in Coupé and Convertible body styles.  Power comes exclusively from the 380PS/ 460Nm supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine, matched to the eight-speed Quickshift transmission all-wheel drive.

23rd JAN 16: EAST MIDLANDS BREAKFAST MEET

A gathering of members took place at our popular East Midlands Breakfast Meet at Donington on 23rd January. This event takes places monthly.

2nd JAN 16: SOUTH EAST BREAKFAST MEET

Saturday 2nd January saw our first 2016 breakfast meet of the new year which took place at "The Toby Carvery" in Badgers Mount, Kent. A great turn for the first of the year in what was very wet weather conditions. Thanks to everyone who came along and made a great start to our year.

14th DEC 2015: JAGUAR UNVEILS EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS ‘F-SLEIGH’ DESIGN

14th OCTOBER 2015: THE 2016 F-TYPE RANGE

The new 2016 model year F-TYPE Coupé range will consist of: F-TYPE Coupé (340PS, RWD Quickshift / RWD manual), F-TYPE S Coupé (380PS, Quickshift RWD or AWD, RWD manual), F-TYPE R Coupé (550PS, Quickshift RWD or AWD).

The new 2016 model year F-TYPE Convertible range will consist of: F-TYPE (340PS, RWD Quickshift / RWD manual), F-TYPE S (380PS, Quickshift RWD or AWD, RWD manual), F-TYPE R (550PS, Quickshift RWD or AWD). 

14th OCTOBER 2015: HOT WHEELS F-TYPE MODEL

Hot Wheels have produced a small scale model of the F-TYPE Project 7. Available now.

26th SEPTEMBER 2015: F-TYPE OWNERS JOINS IN SISTER CLUB BREAKFAST MEET

An F-Type owner turned up at our sister clubs East Midlands Breakfast Club. A beautiful white convertible.

20th AUGUST 2015: NEW F-TYPEEC BELGIUM REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTED

As part of our ever-growing venture to expand our club internationally we have now appointed member Yanick Uytterhaegen as our official Belgium Representative.

His aim will be gather together local F-TYPE enthusiasts and owners and to invite them on events both locally and nationally.

If any F-TYPE owners would like to join Yanick on his meets then please contact him direct via his dedicated BELGIUM page on our website.

11th SEPTEMBER 2015: JAGUAR USA ANNOUNCES 2016 LINE-UP

Since the model’s introduction in 2014, the Jaguar F-TYPE range has expanded from 3 to 6 models in one model year. Jaguar aims to continue this trend by doubling the number of F-TYPE models to 12 in the 2016 model year.

The F-TYPE rear-wheel drive V6 models will now be available with a 6-speed manual gearbox to broaden appeal. The new transmission gets a short-throw pattern along with closely-spaced gear ratios and pedals optimised for heel-and-toe shifting.

The F-TYPE S Coupe and Convertible models gain Jaguar Instinctive All Wheel Drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics as an option while the F-TYPE R Coupe and Convertible will feature it as standard. The AWD system operates on a torque-on-demand principle, sending 100% of the torque to the rear wheels during normal driving, while the system can send up to 50% of the torque to the front axle if it detects the rear wheels loosing traction.

The 2016 F-TYPE now sports the 770 watt Meridian surround sound audio system, Jaguar Smart Key Keyless entry, SiriusXM Satellite Radio & HD Radio and 14-way power-adjustable seats as standard fitment. The Coupe models add a panoramic glass roof, which is designed to make the cabin airy, while the R Coupe models receive a power-assisted rear hatch as part of standard fitment. The F-TYPE S models will sport a flat-bottomed racing-style steering wheel along with driver-selectable Switchable Active Exhaust and Configurable Dynamic Mode as standard.

9th JULY 2015: F-TYPE SVR ?

There has been lots of speculation about the prospect of an F-TYPE SVR and it may appear from this picture opposite that something may well be in the pipeline. This particular car was apparently spotted at the Nurburgring and it seems Jaguar could possibly be close to a production reality. 

18th JUNE 2015: F-TYPES ON SHOW AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

In a year of exciting new product launches, Jaguar will give debuts to four new cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015. Jaguar is a technical partner of the Bloodhound Project and visitors to the famous British motorsport festival this year will see both XJR and F-TYPE R Coupé versions of Bloodhound SSC Rapid Response Vehicles take on the Goodwood Hill in spectacular style. 

Visitors to the Jaguar Land Rover stand will be able to try out the new Bloodhound SSC driving experience and take part in a live track experience of F-TYPE, accompanied by a pro driver. 

The Jaguar RRVs will be joined on the Goodwood Hill by the first production version of the new F-TYPE Project 7, the exciting new 340PS, 3.0-litre Jaguar XE S, and a selection of Jaguar’s most iconic heritage cars including XJ13, Group 44 E-type, Long Nose D-type, TWR XJS and Broadspeed XJ12C.

12 JUNE 2015: F-TYPE PERFORMS CRITICAL PARACHUTE DEPLOYMENT TEST FOR BRITISH WORLD LAND SPEED RECORD

World land speed record holder RAF Wing Commander Andy Green has performed vital high-speed parachute tests as part of Jaguars on-going technical support for this unique engineering adventure: creating a car that can cover a mile in just 3.6 seconds.

To test this system ahead of the car’s first run, Jaguar fitted it to an F-TYPE R Coupé and ran it on a former military runway to over 180mph before firing the parachute. The test took place at the former RAF base in Bentwaters, Suffolk using an F-TYPE R Coupé with a modified rear window and structural supports through which Bloodhound’s unique teardrop shaped parachute cans were mounted directly to the car’s chassis.

Green released the parachute using a cockpit-mounted button, subjecting the F-TYPE to an instantaneous drag force equivalent to one tonne that dramatically slowed the car before Green brought it to a controlled stop.

The stability of the F-TYPE Coupé and its dynamic ability - it will reach 60mph in just 3.9-seconds with a limited top speed of 186mph - enabled the successful completion of a vital test for the Bloodhound SSC team.

F-TYPE LEADS JAGUAR MILLE MIGLIA CONVOY

A new Jaguar All Wheel Drive F-TYPE recently lead the Jaguar Mille Miglia convoy through the streets of Siena. 

BLOODHOUND F-TYPE R AWD TO BE UNVEILED

9th MAY 2015: AV8 MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEET

A couple of F-TYPEs joined our joint clubs AV8 Monthly breakfast meet today. 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY F-TypeEC

600bhp F-TYPE SVR COULD BE ON ITS WAY?

Recent rumours suggest there could seen be an even more powerful SVR F-TYPE model on its way. The model is said to have over 600 hp and extra goodies such as carbon ceramic brakes, carbon aero kit and active differential. It may also gain the option of all-wheel drive. Now that's going to be worth a look.

F-TYPE COUPE SHOWN ON TOP GEAR

The Jaguar F-TYPE Coupé being driven by Jeremy Clarkson was shown on Top Gear back on Sunday 8th March 2015 at 8pm (BBC) and was then repeated again on BBC2 on Monday 9th March 2015 at 7pm. 

F-TYPE COUPE WINS THREE AWARDS DURING FEBRUARY

The Jaguar F-TYPE Coupé picked up three major UK awards during February 2015. The F-TYPE Coupé was crowned Best New Car at the Automotive Management (AM) Awards, Coupé of the Year in the UK Car of the Year awards and Sports Car of the Year in the ContractHireAndLeasing.com awards.

Automotive Management picked the F-TYPE Coupé as its Best New Car over models like the Mercedes C-Class and Audi TT thanks to its “pulse-quickening performance and agile handling”. The judges were also impressed with the F-TYPE Coupé’s everyday refinement and value for money compared with rivals.

UK Car of the Year 2015 judges awarded the F-TYPE ‘Coupé of the Year’ having been impressed by its styling, performance and handling. Alex Goy, XCAR.com’s Cars Editor and UKCOTY judge said: “To see the F-TYPE Coupé is to like it, to drive it is to love it.”

At the ContractHireAndLeasing.com awards the F-TYPE Coupé picked up Sports Car of the Year, with the website’s panel of industry experts and journalists praising the F-TYPE Coupé for its “stunning performance and most of all, its exhaust note.”

2015 EAST MIDLANDS BREAKFAST MEET

The clubs first East MIdlands breakfast meet of 2015 took place on Saturday 24th January at Donington.

Jaguar announce new 2016 "MANUAL" F-TYPE

Jaguar have announced the release of an all new F-TYPE with six speed manual box during 2016. Many owners will no doubt prefer a manual box but how will it fair up against the auto? We look forward to comparing more details as they arise.

F-TYPE model range to increase

Jaguar have announced that the addition of an AWD F-TYPE is just one of a number of performance enhancements to be given to the award-winning model range. Jaguar will be increasing the range from six to 14 derivatives in 2015. The full range was debuted at the 2014 LA Auto Show.

Arden Conversion for F-TYPE

Want your F-TYPE converted? Well, Arden can now do that pretty much for you.

A couple of examples have already been revealed with different colour schemes and specific Arden tuning.

F-TYPE wins Scottish Car of the Year award in "Coupe" category

Jaguar was named a winner in two prestigious categories of the Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2014. The Jaguar F-TYPE sports car beat stiff competition in the Coupé category, with the award presented to Jaguar Land Rover Head of Global PR Communications, Fiona Pargeter,  by Association of Scottish Motoring Writers President, Alisdair Suttie.

Jaguar displays various F-TYPE models at LA Auto Show

November 2014: Jaguar displayed a number of F-TYPEs at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, amongst which were the Project 7 model and also the brand new AWD model.

Hennessey Performance F-TYPE - Fastest ever ?

November 2014: Performance company Hennessey have produced an upgrade through a new supercharger pulley, ECU remap, HPE induction system & uprated intercooler. They obtained 623hp and 568lb ft as opposed to the 550hp and 502lb ft created from the original model. The test car acheived 0-60 in 3.5 secs, on its way to an 11.57s quarter mile at 123mph.

New AWD F-TYPE Bloodline SCC record bid

November 2014 -  In the Hakskeen Pan desert of South Africa, the new AWD F-TYPE R Coupé recently ensured the Bloodhound SSC World Land Speed Record programme. The test marked the start of a new technical partnership between Jaguar and The Bloodhound Project, with the ultimate aim of raising the world land speed record.

Ian Callum and the Paris Motor Show

October 2014: Ian Callum and F-TYPEs were present amongst many other Jaguars at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.

F-TypeEC at Beaulieu

9th August 2014: The F-TypeEC joined in the XKEC display at the Beaulieu Motor Museum in Hampshire. F-TypeEC Facebook Group follower Peter Gadsby won the "BEST F-TYPE" award and was awarded it by Chairman Mark Gregory. Well done Peter. This is one event not to be missed in 2015 so place it in your diaries, Saturday 8th August 2015.

F-TypeEC at Helmingham in Suffolk

3rd August 2014: The F-TypeEC joined in the XKEC display at the Helmingham Car Festival in Suffolk. There was also another F-TYPE (whose owner is now a member of the F-TypeEC) on display amongst the 800 other cars present. Proved to be a great day out for all the family. Will definately be on the club calendar for next year, date is 2nd August 2015.

F-TypeEC joins XKEC in display at 2014 Silverstone Classic 

26th July 2014: One of our members F-TYPES joined together with our sister club, the XKEC, as part of their club display on Copse Corner at the Silverstone Classic event over the weekend of 25th-27th July. Great weather and superb location brought about many attractions on the day.

JLR SVO to build F-TYPE Coupe to support TEAM SKY at Stage 20 Tour de France 

21st July 2014: Jaguar has extended its support as an Innovation Partner to Team Sky by designing, engineering and building a bespoke F-TYPE Coupé high performance support vehicle for the team to use during Stage 20 of the race. Engineers working in the new Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations team were briefed specifically to develop one vehicle for Team Sky, and this exciting version of the F-TYPE sports car is now set to support some of the Team Sky riders on Saturday 26 July during the time trial (TT). Bespoke features include a new racking solution, which carries two of the team’s Pinarello Bolide TT bikes. The vehicle exterior is finished in Team Sky’s famous livery, with colourways and other Team Sky graphic design features also present inside the car. Further specifications include a separate electric supply in the boot which provides power to the radios, amplifiers, microphones, horns and televisions which support communications between Team Sky’s Sports Director and the rider.

F-TYPE wins Auto Express Award

16th July 2014: The Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupé has been named Best Coupé at the Auto Express New Car Awards. Auto Express Editor-in-Chief Steve Fowler said: “The Jaguar F-Type Coupé isn’t just one of the best cars we’ve driven this year, it’s one of the best cars we’ve ever driven. It’s a pulse-raising machine when it’s sitting still. Fire up the engine and the excitement level rises even further. Then take it for a drive and you’ll be in raptures – this is a car that delights every single sense. It’s one of the best British sports cars for a generation.” The award was accepted by Jaguar Land Rover UK Managing Director Jeremy Hicks at a ceremony at The Grand Connaught Rooms in London’s Covent Garden, where the F-TYPE Convertible was also commended in the Roadster category.

Project 7 debuts at Le Mans

7th July 2014: F-TYPE Project 7 made its dynamic debut in front of packed crowds during the Le Mans Classic race meeting over the weekend of 4-6 July 2014. In celebration of the Jaguar D-type’s 60^th anniversary – a car which won at Le Mans three times and which inspired Project 7’s genesis – F-TYPE Project 7 completed its demonstration laps throughout the weekend alongside the very first D-type ever built, and with several examples of the all-new F-TYPE R Coupé. On-track, numerous Jaguars were competing throughout the 24 hours of Le Mans Classic, but the highlight was the victory in Grid 3 (for cars from 1957-1961) by the Jaguar-entered D-type driven by Gary Pearson and journalist Chris Harris.

The F-TYPE V8 S : A Driver's View

Register on our F-TypeEC Facebook page now and read all about Bob and Charlotte Otto's purchase of their new 2014 F-TYPE V8 S and their subsequent ride across Arizona, USA in their new car.

28th June 2014: Whilst attending an event at the Coventry Transport Museum we saw this unique F-TYPE on display in the special Jaguar Heritage Display. It is a 3.0 V6 and was the first ever production line F-TYPE, Chassis No 001, that came off the Castle Bromwich production line. It was presented to Jaguar Heritage at the gallery opening ceremony back on August 1st 2013. Apparently it was driven into the gallery by non other then Ian Callum through a screen where it was then formally handed over to Jaguar Heritage by Dr Ralf Speth, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover. 

26th June 2014: Jaguar's F-TYPE Cutaway Chassis body was also on display at the Festival of Speed.

26th June 2014: Jaguar's F-TYPE Project 7 debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Already confirmed as Jaguar’s fastest and most powerful production model to date, it brought much attention amongst the large crowds.

25th June 2014: Jaguar confirms it is to build the F-TYPE Project 7 and will debut it at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. F-TYPE Project 7 will be Jaguar’s fastest and most powerful production model to date. They will produce it in an exclusive run of up to 250 units, hand-built by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Operations team. It will be a fully road-legal two-seater roadster but more importantly staying true to the design ethos of the Project 7 concept unveiled in 2013. With 575PS and 680Nm from its 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine it will reach 60mph in 3.8-sec (0-100 km/h in 3.9-sec). First customer deliveries will begin from mid-2015.

21st June 2014: F-TypeEC and XKEC joined forces to attend a trip to Dover Castle in Kent and also a lavish picnic on top of the infamous White Cliffs.

10th June 2014: Members of both the F-TypeEC and XKEC were treated to a tour of the Jaguar Factory at Castle Bromwich on Tuesday 10th June 2014. Members saw some of the last XKs coming off the production line before its demise later this year and also saw new F-TYPEs being built. The event was kindly sponsored bySturgess Jaguar of Leicesterso a big thank you to them for continuing the support of both our clubs. 

June 2014: F-TypeEC Launch mentioned in Jaguar World Magazine

The launch of the F-TypeEC was announced in the JULY 2014 edition of Jaguar World Magazine (page 14). 

14th June 2014: Ian Callum at Club meet.

Jaguars Design Director Ian Callum just happened to pop over and see our sister club members at one of their Breakfast Meets on Saturday 14th June 2014. He arrived in a red F-TYPE Coupe and happily took time out to talk with members and have photos done with them as well. Thank you Ian.

12th May 2014: British Artist asked to do F-TYPE Commission Painting

The Jaguar F-TYPE Coupé has been produced on canvas by renowned automotive artists, Tim Layzell.

Ian Callum, Jaguar’s Director of Design, said: “As a design team, it’s paramount we create Jaguars that make people smile. As Tim’s art also makes me smile, asking him to produce a painting to commemorate the launch of F-TYPE Coupé was a natural fit – and the resulting work is very special indeed.”

“I was, of course, very excited,” said Tim. “To me, the F-TYPE Coupé is everything a sports car should be: beautiful, fast, and it sounds amazing.

“The angle of the Coupé that I’ve chosen to paint shows off some of what I feel are its most exciting design cues; the tail lights, the deep-draw rear wings and its dramatic roof line. I wanted to paint it in a situation we’d all love to be in, driving through the mountains in late afternoon sunlight and shadows, while perhaps chasing another piece of exotica, in this case the F-TYPE Convertible!”