FType R 75 - it's arrived!
Discussion
My F-Type R 75 arrived two weeks early. I picked it up on Monday (29th). Very pleased with the colour choice and options. I have only driven it around 100 miles this week as it is due have full PPF applied in a couple of weeks. First impressions on the drive - excellent. It really is a car for all occasions. Having owned an F-Type V6S from new back in 2017 to 2019 it felt like familiar territory sitting back inside, albeit the digital dash is a very welcome addition (configured as one clock for me - rev counter with speed in the middle).
The exhaust note seems underwhelming at first and I could have been disappointed.....until I put my foot down.....and then...."there it is" :-) Snap, crackle and pop. I now think the car is all the better for this as it can be driven quite sedately (which my wife liked). But then once I let her out, the hooligan can emerge!! :-)
I love the black badging on the "R" (front and back) and the silhouette badge at bottom of the front wings, on the sills and in the centre of the dash. Against the white of the car it really sets it off.
My previous car was a Porsche 718 Spyder (GT4) and that had the race carbon fibre seats in it. You knew sitting in that, you were in a true sports car and the side bolsters completely held you in. These F-Type seats are slightly wider, less bolster and beautifully made (cooling and heating facility built in). They do hold you but not too much such that they then annoy you (as it often felt like in the Spyder). These seats will be excellent for long journeys, which leads me to my next point.
I've long said F-Types are not sports cars. They're also a little lacking on the boot space and rear seating to be a true GT. BUT, they are a perfect compromise. Sporty enough when you want it and comfortable enough when you want something different to go long journeys. The handling to match either driving ambition. The only other car that comes close to the F-Type on that front is the 911 and yet all motoring journalists still insist on putting that in the sports car category (it's not in my view, it's a GT. Far too big now, back seats and as with the F-Type, sporty or GT like when you want it to be).
So, in summary, the F-Type R 75. A fitting swan song for Jaguar's ICE and sporting heritage. A true all rounder and still a head turner (I look back walking away - something I didn't do over time with the Spyder).
Edited by TheCoot on Saturday 3rd June 00:14
cayman-black said:
Congratulations coot, it's a beauty and so glad you came away from Porsche.
Many thanks Cayman. I have huge respect for Porsche as a brand and manufacturer. But, personally, I find their cars sterile. The F-Type however, the last thing the salesman hands you is a smile that you take everywhere with you :-)MikeM3Power said:
Congratulations, what a lovely looking car. Looks a lot better in white than I thought it would. Brilliant choice. Really has to be one of the best sounding cars out there. Just about to cold start mine now 
2017 pre GPF sounds ridiculous.Not sure how it's even legal for stock OEM
Nuttbelle said:
2017 pre GPF sounds ridiculous.
Not sure how it's even legal for stock OEM
So I have heard, I mean I think these sound amazing. Can't imagine how the <2018 ones sounded.Not sure how it's even legal for stock OEM
@TheCoot.....can we have more information about your car mate? Every option? Mine is slightly light on a few options but isn't enough for me to worry.
I actually am really upset with my self, I really should of got one years ago. What an amazing car.
The Coot,
That is one gorgeous car, and if I ever buy another car in my life, I have promised myself an F-type. My 2010 XKR, passed 200,000 miles last week, and is still so good and so pleasurable to drive that I can't even think about getting rid of it (and who would buy it with that kind of mileage?) You have the same engine, just a suggestion, change the oil about every 5000 miles and you'll enjoy the same kind of longevity. Enjoy it as the last great I.C.E. Jaguar coupe, you will love this car.
That is one gorgeous car, and if I ever buy another car in my life, I have promised myself an F-type. My 2010 XKR, passed 200,000 miles last week, and is still so good and so pleasurable to drive that I can't even think about getting rid of it (and who would buy it with that kind of mileage?) You have the same engine, just a suggestion, change the oil about every 5000 miles and you'll enjoy the same kind of longevity. Enjoy it as the last great I.C.E. Jaguar coupe, you will love this car.
reddiesel said:
Looks great Coot as does that gravel driveway which is the traditional home for any Jaguar . Glad it’s not that awful Blue and glad it’s the V8 . A wonderful machine and surprisingly much improved over the V8R
Yeah those modern colours must really p
s off the old fogies. 
Thanks all for your kind comments. Apologies I haven't been around the last week - busy busy. The car is currently away having full PPF applied and the wheels ceramic coated.
I'll try to answer a couple of points;
(Nutbelle) Is the F-Type R 75 now the top of the range or is there an SVR? The F-Type R 75 is the top of the range and last V8 Jaguar will build before discontinuing the F-Type later this year I believe. The F-Type R 75 is actually an evolution of the SVR, having all the same underpinnings along with a couple of modified parts (ball joints enlarged!!). Prior to ordering this R 75 I considered a late SVR but in the end having spoken to a few people at Jaguar, opted for the R 75. My guess is their order book for the F-Type is pretty poor as it nears the end of it's run given mine was scheduled for build on the 15th June yet it was built in May and delivered so (selfishly) I am hoping the R 75 will be quite a rare beast.
(MikeM3Power) More info, every option - If I recall when using the configurator I selected pretty much every option that was available. That said, the R 75 does come pre-loaded with pretty much everything. It was very slim on the colours mind and there were only around 9 to choose from (if I recall correctly) plus a special SVR colour that was, in essence.....black (matt) !!! I prefer a light coloured car (all my sports cars have been/are white) because it allows the onlooker to see the curves and accents which tend to get lost on a darker car. Plus, if putting a black pack on a black/dark car, you miss the detail whereas on a light car, it stands out. Colour is a subjective thing I know and it's really in the eye of the beholder. So my preference was for white for the above reasons. The options on this vehicle (on top of all the pre-loaded stuff) are Climate Pack (Heated windscreen, heated steering wheel, two-zone climate control - the car already comes with heated and cooling seats), Blind Spot Assist Pack and rear traffic monitor, Protection Pack (Rubber mats, load space semi rigid protector, Secure Tracker (3 year subscription), Panoramic roof, Privacy glass and the Exterior/Interior Black design Pack (this was a choice but a no cost option).
I didn't opt for different wheels as these wheels were designed specifically for the R 75 and whilst I wasn't sure about them from the images on the configurator, I'm really glad I went for them in the flesh as they are much chunkier than they look. I didn't go for a rear spoiler because I like the traditional look of the F-Type from the rear. On my previous F Type I parked it next to an E Type and compared them from behind. You really can see the nod Callum gave to the E Type from that angle and fitting a spoiler would have taken away from that design element (in my view).
Some of the standard equipment on the R 75 includes, Qaud "R" motif outboard mounted exhaust pipes, Auto dimming, power fold, heated door mirrors with memory, powered boot lid, configurable dynamics, adaptive dynamics, dynamic stability control, electronic active differential with torque vectoring by braking, electric adjustable steering column with memory (very useful as I have long legs!!), R 75 metal treadplates, interactive driver display (love it - single rev counter in the middle, stats to the left and navigation to the right), traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter, lane keep assist, front and rear parking aid, driver condition monitor.
(RedDiesel) - "That awful blue.." - I know the colour you mean. I was offered a pre-built brand new car (not a 75 but an R all the same) last December in that colour. I went to look at it and I could have saved myself a stack of money if I had opted to take it. Obviously, I didn't. The colour just wasn't my thing.
A little update on driving the car - a week ago I was on a single track road stuck behind a driver intent on doing 40 in a 60. A line of traffic developed behind me. When an over taking lane appeared for a short stint, I pulled out and planted my foot. The car surged forward and pushed me back in the seat. But, it gave a little wiggle which took me by surprise. Luckily, it is AWD and it sorted itself out pretty quickly. I need to explore the power when I get it back from PPF install. I've had a number of V8's in the past and I know they can be twitchy to the uninitiated i.e. ease the power in, don't stamp on it. I will therefore, when I get it back, find it's limits as it does feel a little over powered - or maybe it's just me!! :-)
All in all, really pleased with the car and I do find myself looking at it, the design, shape and cues. It is a keeper.
I'll try to answer a couple of points;
(Nutbelle) Is the F-Type R 75 now the top of the range or is there an SVR? The F-Type R 75 is the top of the range and last V8 Jaguar will build before discontinuing the F-Type later this year I believe. The F-Type R 75 is actually an evolution of the SVR, having all the same underpinnings along with a couple of modified parts (ball joints enlarged!!). Prior to ordering this R 75 I considered a late SVR but in the end having spoken to a few people at Jaguar, opted for the R 75. My guess is their order book for the F-Type is pretty poor as it nears the end of it's run given mine was scheduled for build on the 15th June yet it was built in May and delivered so (selfishly) I am hoping the R 75 will be quite a rare beast.
(MikeM3Power) More info, every option - If I recall when using the configurator I selected pretty much every option that was available. That said, the R 75 does come pre-loaded with pretty much everything. It was very slim on the colours mind and there were only around 9 to choose from (if I recall correctly) plus a special SVR colour that was, in essence.....black (matt) !!! I prefer a light coloured car (all my sports cars have been/are white) because it allows the onlooker to see the curves and accents which tend to get lost on a darker car. Plus, if putting a black pack on a black/dark car, you miss the detail whereas on a light car, it stands out. Colour is a subjective thing I know and it's really in the eye of the beholder. So my preference was for white for the above reasons. The options on this vehicle (on top of all the pre-loaded stuff) are Climate Pack (Heated windscreen, heated steering wheel, two-zone climate control - the car already comes with heated and cooling seats), Blind Spot Assist Pack and rear traffic monitor, Protection Pack (Rubber mats, load space semi rigid protector, Secure Tracker (3 year subscription), Panoramic roof, Privacy glass and the Exterior/Interior Black design Pack (this was a choice but a no cost option).
I didn't opt for different wheels as these wheels were designed specifically for the R 75 and whilst I wasn't sure about them from the images on the configurator, I'm really glad I went for them in the flesh as they are much chunkier than they look. I didn't go for a rear spoiler because I like the traditional look of the F-Type from the rear. On my previous F Type I parked it next to an E Type and compared them from behind. You really can see the nod Callum gave to the E Type from that angle and fitting a spoiler would have taken away from that design element (in my view).
Some of the standard equipment on the R 75 includes, Qaud "R" motif outboard mounted exhaust pipes, Auto dimming, power fold, heated door mirrors with memory, powered boot lid, configurable dynamics, adaptive dynamics, dynamic stability control, electronic active differential with torque vectoring by braking, electric adjustable steering column with memory (very useful as I have long legs!!), R 75 metal treadplates, interactive driver display (love it - single rev counter in the middle, stats to the left and navigation to the right), traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter, lane keep assist, front and rear parking aid, driver condition monitor.
(RedDiesel) - "That awful blue.." - I know the colour you mean. I was offered a pre-built brand new car (not a 75 but an R all the same) last December in that colour. I went to look at it and I could have saved myself a stack of money if I had opted to take it. Obviously, I didn't. The colour just wasn't my thing.
A little update on driving the car - a week ago I was on a single track road stuck behind a driver intent on doing 40 in a 60. A line of traffic developed behind me. When an over taking lane appeared for a short stint, I pulled out and planted my foot. The car surged forward and pushed me back in the seat. But, it gave a little wiggle which took me by surprise. Luckily, it is AWD and it sorted itself out pretty quickly. I need to explore the power when I get it back from PPF install. I've had a number of V8's in the past and I know they can be twitchy to the uninitiated i.e. ease the power in, don't stamp on it. I will therefore, when I get it back, find it's limits as it does feel a little over powered - or maybe it's just me!! :-)
All in all, really pleased with the car and I do find myself looking at it, the design, shape and cues. It is a keeper.
Edited by TheCoot on Saturday 10th June 21:37
Great to hear your appraisal especially regarding the PPF and the coating of the Wheels . I recently swapped my new Vantage in Melted Silver for a newer one in Divine Red with a better Spec and both have had full PPF . Since all Automotive Paint is now water based and in my experience less resilient than the previous solvent based , I view PPF as an essential . Interesting to hear your experience with the French Racing Blue on the F Type . I appreciate its a subjective topic but I know the Trade view it negatively when it comes to resale time . It therefore doesn't surprise me that you were offered a big discount to take such a car off their hands . I also think the Racing Blue is very sensitive to the type of wheels fitted , Black for example looks much better than the Silver alloy options .
Edited by reddiesel on Saturday 10th June 22:20
I know what you mean Red about wheel choice and car colour. I've never really been a fan of black wheels. However, my first F-Type was a show room demonstrator and so had already been spec'd. It had black wheels and they grew on me (picture attached).
So I agree, wheel choice and car colour are important. That said, I've equally seen a couple of F-Types with silver wheels (those 5 spoke broad flat spoke wheels) and they equally looked great. Good job we're not all the same I guess, the variety is endless and fun to behold.
So I agree, wheel choice and car colour are important. That said, I've equally seen a couple of F-Types with silver wheels (those 5 spoke broad flat spoke wheels) and they equally looked great. Good job we're not all the same I guess, the variety is endless and fun to behold.
TheCoot said:
Thanks all for your kind comments. Apologies I haven't been around the last week - busy busy. The car is currently away having full PPF applied and the wheels ceramic coated.
I'll try to answer a couple of points;
(Nutbelle) Is the F-Type R 75 now the top of the range or is there an SVR? The F-Type R 75 is the top of the range and last V8 Jaguar will build before discontinuing the F-Type later this year I believe. The F-Type R 75 is actually an evolution of the SVR, having all the same underpinnings along with a couple of modified parts (ball joints enlarged!!). Prior to ordering this R 75 I considered a late SVR but in the end having spoken to a few people at Jaguar, opted for the R 75. My guess is their order book for the F-Type is pretty poor as it nears the end of it's run given mine was scheduled for build on the 15th June yet it was built in May and delivered so (selfishly) I am hoping the R 75 will be quite a rare beast.
(MikeM3Power) More info, every option - If I recall when using the configurator I selected pretty much every option that was available. That said, the R 75 does come pre-loaded with pretty much everything. It was very slim on the colours mind and there were only around 9 to choose from (if I recall correctly) plus a special SVR colour that was, in essence.....black (matt) !!! I prefer a light coloured car (all my sports cars have been/are white) because it allows the onlooker to see the curves and accents which tend to get lost on a darker car. Plus, if putting a black pack on a black/dark car, you miss the detail whereas on a light car, it stands out. Colour is a subjective thing I know and it's really in the eye of the beholder. So my preference was for white for the above reasons. The options on this vehicle (on top of all the pre-loaded stuff) are Climate Pack (Heated windscreen, heated steering wheel, two-zone climate control - the car already comes with heated and cooling seats), Blind Spot Assist Pack and rear traffic monitor, Protection Pack (Rubber mats, load space semi rigid protector, Secure Tracker (3 year subscription), Panoramic roof, Privacy glass and the Exterior/Interior Black design Pack (this was a choice but a no cost option).
I didn't opt for different wheels as these wheels were designed specifically for the R 75 and whilst I wasn't sure about them from the images on the configurator, I'm really glad I went for them in the flesh as they are much chunkier than they look. I didn't go for a rear spoiler because I like the traditional look of the F-Type from the rear. On my previous F Type I parked it next to an E Type and compared them from behind. You really can see the nod Callum gave to the E Type from that angle and fitting a spoiler would have taken away from that design element (in my view).
Some of the standard equipment on the R 75 includes, Qaud "R" motif outboard mounted exhaust pipes, Auto dimming, power fold, heated door mirrors with memory, powered boot lid, configurable dynamics, adaptive dynamics, dynamic stability control, electronic active differential with torque vectoring by braking, electric adjustable steering column with memory (very useful as I have long legs!!), R 75 metal treadplates, interactive driver display (love it - single rev counter in the middle, stats to the left and navigation to the right), traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter, lane keep assist, front and rear parking aid, driver condition monitor.
(RedDiesel) - "That awful blue.." - I know the colour you mean. I was offered a pre-built brand new car (not a 75 but an R all the same) last December in that colour. I went to look at it and I could have saved myself a stack of money if I had opted to take it. Obviously, I didn't. The colour just wasn't my thing.
A little update on driving the car - a week ago I was on a single track road stuck behind a driver intent on doing 40 in a 60. A line of traffic developed behind me. When an over taking lane appeared for a short stint, I pulled out and planted my foot. The car surged forward and pushed me back in the seat. But, it gave a little wiggle which took me by surprise. Luckily, it is AWD and it sorted itself out pretty quickly. I need to explore the power when I get it back from PPF install. I've had a number of V8's in the past and I know they can be twitchy to the uninitiated i.e. ease the power in, don't stamp on it. I will therefore, when I get it back, find it's limits as it does feel a little over powered - or maybe it's just me!! :-)
All in all, really pleased with the car and I do find myself looking at it, the design, shape and cues. It is a keeper.
A badly rutted/cambered road will make it twitchy under full-bore overtakes but that’s 575bhp for you. The four wheel drive drags it through so you can keep it pinned.I'll try to answer a couple of points;
(Nutbelle) Is the F-Type R 75 now the top of the range or is there an SVR? The F-Type R 75 is the top of the range and last V8 Jaguar will build before discontinuing the F-Type later this year I believe. The F-Type R 75 is actually an evolution of the SVR, having all the same underpinnings along with a couple of modified parts (ball joints enlarged!!). Prior to ordering this R 75 I considered a late SVR but in the end having spoken to a few people at Jaguar, opted for the R 75. My guess is their order book for the F-Type is pretty poor as it nears the end of it's run given mine was scheduled for build on the 15th June yet it was built in May and delivered so (selfishly) I am hoping the R 75 will be quite a rare beast.
(MikeM3Power) More info, every option - If I recall when using the configurator I selected pretty much every option that was available. That said, the R 75 does come pre-loaded with pretty much everything. It was very slim on the colours mind and there were only around 9 to choose from (if I recall correctly) plus a special SVR colour that was, in essence.....black (matt) !!! I prefer a light coloured car (all my sports cars have been/are white) because it allows the onlooker to see the curves and accents which tend to get lost on a darker car. Plus, if putting a black pack on a black/dark car, you miss the detail whereas on a light car, it stands out. Colour is a subjective thing I know and it's really in the eye of the beholder. So my preference was for white for the above reasons. The options on this vehicle (on top of all the pre-loaded stuff) are Climate Pack (Heated windscreen, heated steering wheel, two-zone climate control - the car already comes with heated and cooling seats), Blind Spot Assist Pack and rear traffic monitor, Protection Pack (Rubber mats, load space semi rigid protector, Secure Tracker (3 year subscription), Panoramic roof, Privacy glass and the Exterior/Interior Black design Pack (this was a choice but a no cost option).
I didn't opt for different wheels as these wheels were designed specifically for the R 75 and whilst I wasn't sure about them from the images on the configurator, I'm really glad I went for them in the flesh as they are much chunkier than they look. I didn't go for a rear spoiler because I like the traditional look of the F-Type from the rear. On my previous F Type I parked it next to an E Type and compared them from behind. You really can see the nod Callum gave to the E Type from that angle and fitting a spoiler would have taken away from that design element (in my view).
Some of the standard equipment on the R 75 includes, Qaud "R" motif outboard mounted exhaust pipes, Auto dimming, power fold, heated door mirrors with memory, powered boot lid, configurable dynamics, adaptive dynamics, dynamic stability control, electronic active differential with torque vectoring by braking, electric adjustable steering column with memory (very useful as I have long legs!!), R 75 metal treadplates, interactive driver display (love it - single rev counter in the middle, stats to the left and navigation to the right), traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter, lane keep assist, front and rear parking aid, driver condition monitor.
(RedDiesel) - "That awful blue.." - I know the colour you mean. I was offered a pre-built brand new car (not a 75 but an R all the same) last December in that colour. I went to look at it and I could have saved myself a stack of money if I had opted to take it. Obviously, I didn't. The colour just wasn't my thing.
A little update on driving the car - a week ago I was on a single track road stuck behind a driver intent on doing 40 in a 60. A line of traffic developed behind me. When an over taking lane appeared for a short stint, I pulled out and planted my foot. The car surged forward and pushed me back in the seat. But, it gave a little wiggle which took me by surprise. Luckily, it is AWD and it sorted itself out pretty quickly. I need to explore the power when I get it back from PPF install. I've had a number of V8's in the past and I know they can be twitchy to the uninitiated i.e. ease the power in, don't stamp on it. I will therefore, when I get it back, find it's limits as it does feel a little over powered - or maybe it's just me!! :-)
All in all, really pleased with the car and I do find myself looking at it, the design, shape and cues. It is a keeper.
Edited by TheCoot on Saturday 10th June 21:37
The wheels aren’t exclusive but are standard P575 (my car has them)
ettore said:
A badly rutted/cambered road will make it twitchy under full-bore overtakes but that’s 575bhp for you. The four wheel drive drags it through so you can keep it pinned.
The wheels aren’t exclusive but are standard P575 (my car has them)
Yeah, It was a pretty smooth road and my Aero 8 S5 was far twitchier (BMW 4.8 V8) being a rear wheel drive and a much lighter car. I put it down to a "feature" of the car, that needs exploring :-)The wheels aren’t exclusive but are standard P575 (my car has them)
I stand corrected on the wheels. Love them all the same.
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