Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe Revealed: all-aluminium, 0-60 in 4 seconds, 550hp and a top speed of 186mph

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Published: 19 November 2013

The all-aluminium F-TYPE Coupé – the most dynamically capable, performance-focused sports car that Jaguar has ever produced – is available in three versions: F-TYPE R, F-TYPE S and the F-TYPE.

Revealed last night online, it made its world debut today. The range-topping F-TYPE R Coupé is powered by Jaguar’s 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine in 550bhp, delivering acceleration to 60mph in 4.0-seconds, and a limited top speed of 186mph. It takes just 2.4 seconds to reach between 50-75mph, but CO2 emissions are 259g/km.

The F-TYPE Coupé embodies the design vision of the stunning Jaguar C-X16 concept sports coupé that debuted at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, its dramatic cabin-rearward stance being defined by three heartlines.

The first two heartlines – shared with F-TYPE Convertible – form the muscular front and rear wings, the third heartline being the sweeping Coupé roof profile which provides an unbroken silhouette while emphasising the visual drama of the tapered cabin sitting between powerful rear haunches.

The F-TYPE Coupé’s body side is made from a single-piece aluminium pressing, probably the most extreme cold-formed aluminium body side in the automotive industry, eliminating the requirement for multiple panels and cosmetic joints. The roof panel itself is available in either aluminium or panoramic glass form. A deployable rear spoiler sits within the tapered shut-line of the F-TYPE Coupé, while slim, wrap-around LED lamps flank a beautifully engineered tailgate, with optional powered open/close functionality. While it is made from aluminium, its bodyshell is described as 'extremely strong'.

In production form, this is 'the uncompromised design vision of the C-X16 concept, and will complement the existing 2013 ‘World Car Design of the Year’ award-winning F-TYPE Convertible range'.

Ian Callum, Director of Design for Jaguar, said: "The purity of the C-X16 concept has been retained without compromise; the F-TYPE Coupé’s long bonnet, low roofline and tapering cabin inspire me every time I see it.

"The excitement generated when we revealed the C-X16 concept was terrific. We’ve been overwhelmed by the positive reaction to F-TYPE Convertible, but for me the purity of creating a sports Coupé is a uniquely satisfying process – and I know that both visually and dynamically, F-TYPE Coupé raises the bar yet again."

Mike Cross, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity for Jaguar, added: "The F-TYPE R Coupé represents the pinnacle of Jaguar’s R Performance range – its power, performance and immediacy of response will reward the most enthusiastic of drivers while, most importantly, we’ve engineered the chassis to provide exploitable handling that inspires confidence. It’s precise, and it’s fast… a true driver’s car."

It has a combined fuel economy of 25.5mpg but it's a beautiful piece of British engineering, as the above live webcast and reveal from last night shows.