Jaguar F-Type R — RossDrives

Verdict

A

BHP

575 bhp

0–60

3.5 s

Top speed

186 mph

MPG

18 mpg

Used

$40,000-$95,000

Strengths

Supercharged V8 sound is class-defining
Aluminum chassis is genuinely good
Final-year R75 is collectible

Weaknesses

Cabin tech aged badly mid-cycle
Reliability lags Porsche
Pricing strong on R75 / SVR variants

Notable tech

Bonded-aluminum architecture
8-speed ZF automatic (manual offered briefly with V6)
AWD on R from 2016
Active sport exhaust as standard
F-Type R75 final edition closed it out 2024

Common issues

Supercharger noise/wear
Rear subframe bushings
Infotainment freezes (pre-2021)

Used-market budget

$55,000

Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.