Shortly after Jaguar->ke39 released the F-Type roadster, Design Director, Ian Callum, revealed that a coupe version would follow it. After testing it for a few months, Jaguar finally unveiled it at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.

As no surprise, the new F-Type Coupe is nearly identical to the roadster version, except, of course, the fixed roof. There are a few changes regarding the engine lineup, as the base F-Type will only be offered with a V-6 engine -- standard and supercharged, while the V-8 engine is offered only in the new, R version.

The new F-Type Coupe->ke141 will be put on sale in early 2014, and prices will range from $65,000 for the base F-Type Coupe to $77,000 for the F-Type S Coupe. Unlike the Roadster version, the new coupe variant will also get a R version priced at $99,000.

Updated 11/20/2013: This review was updated with the official details, images and specs.

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2014 Jaguar F-Type Coupe

Specifications
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  • Model: 2014 Jaguar F-Type Coupe
  • Engine/Motor: V6
  • Horsepower: 340 @ 6500
  • Torque: 332 @ 3500
  • Transmission: Eight-Speed Automatic
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Pros
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Update History

UPDATE 10/02/2012: Now that we have the official details on the new F-Type Roadster, new sources are reporting that a coupe version will arrive next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Stay tuned!(MotorAuthority).

Updated 11/06/2013: Jaguar officially confirmed today that the new F-Type Coupe will be unveiled on November 19th at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show->ke211 and will be put on sale from spring 2014. The first official images of the new model were also unveiled today.

Updated 11/14/2013: Jag has released another teaser image of the upcoming F-Type Coupe on its Facebook and Twitter pages. This one shows just a little bit of its sleek roofline. You can see it after the jump.

Updated 11/15/2013: Jaguar continues to tease the F-Type Coupe today with an image that reveals part of the its taillight. Check it out after the jump.

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Guessing what the F-Type Coupe would look like was no tough task, but our spy guys did catch what we now think was actually the F-Type R out and about testing on one occasion. Of course, this could still be an R-S version, but it is unlikely at this point.

Spy Shots

First Official Images

As no surprise to anyone the F-Type Coupe features a design inspired by the C-X16 concept, just like the roadster version. Its design is defined by three "heart lines," with one forming the twin 'shark gill' openings that sit either side of the grille, one beginning at the rear edge of the door, swelling outward and upward to create a visually strong wheel arch and a third one that forms the dramatic, cabin-rearward, sweeping-roof profile of the Coupe.

The headlamps offer the same "J blade" LED running lamps, while the taillights are also offered with the same LED technology and wrap all the way around the quarters almost to the trailing edge of the rear wheel arches.

Unlike the roadster version, the new coupe is offered with either aluminum or panoramic glass roof panels. On the rear, Jaguar installed a hidden rear spoiler that rises at 70 mph and lowers when the speed drops below 50 mph.

Dimensions

F-TYPE COUPE

F-TYPE S COUPE

Length (inches)

176

176

Width excl. mirrors (inches)

75.7

75.7

Height (inches)

51.5

51.5

Wheelbase (inches)

103.2

103.2

Front track (inches)

62.8

62.8

Rear track (inches)

64.9

64.9

Trunk Capacity (cubic feet)

11

11

Fuel tank capacity (US gallons)

19

19

Curb Weight (lb)

3477

3514


Interior

Jag didn't say too awful much about the interior of the F-Type Coupe, but it is nearly identical to the Roadster's cabin, which is awesome in its own right. In its standard format, the F-Type Coupe comes with leather and suedecloth sport seats with six-way power/manual adjustment, a GPS navigation system with Traffic Messaging Channel and a 380-watt Meridian audio system with 10 speakers in case you don't feel like being entertained by the sounds of the supercharged V-6.

Jumping up to the Type S model nets the F-Type Ignis orange-colored steering wheel-mounted shift paddles, the Jaguar Smart Key System with keyless start and keyless entry, and ambient interior lighting with five color choices.

Drivetrain

Some mild changes took place under the hood of the F-Type Coupe, as it is only offered with a V-6 engine, with the V-8 engine being reserved for the R Coupe version.

The base model is powered by a 3-liter supercharged V-6 engine that delivers a total of 340 horsepower through a ZF-sourced transmission on its way to the rear wheels. This version can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.1 seconds and up to an electronically top speed of 161 mph.

The S version gets a 3-liter supercharged V-6 engine that delivers a total of 380 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of toque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds and up to a top speed of 171 mph (electronically limited). This version also features a ZF eight-speed 'Quickshift' transmission and delivers power to the rear wheels.

Both models come standard with a stop/start system that, when conditions allow, stops the engine to help increase fuel economy. The base Jaguar F-Type Coupe gets an estimated 20 mpg city. 28 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined, and the S model drops 1 mpg across the board.

F Type Coupe

F-Type S Coupe

Engine capacity

2,995

2,995

Cylinders

6

6

Transmission

ZF Eight-speed 'Quickshift'

ZF Eight-speed 'Quickshift'

0-60 mph (sec)

5.1

4.8

50-75mph (sec)

3.3

3.1

Top speed (electronically limited)

161 MPH

171 MPH

Power (hp@rpm)

340 @ 6,500

380 @ 6,500

Torque (lb ft@rpm)

332 @ 3,500-5,000

339 @ 3,500-5,000

Fuel Economy (City / Highway / Combined)

20 MPG / 28 MPG / 23 MPG

19 MPG / 27 MPG / 22 MPG


Suspension and Brakes

All the versions will be offered with an optional Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brake system that offers consistent performance and excellent fade resistance. It is also 46 pounds lighter that a standard brake system, those enhancing handling dynamics.

This CCM brake system includes vivid yellow monoblock calipers - six-piston at the front and four-piston at the rear - grip 15.7-inch front and 15-inch rear brake discs made from a matrix of carbon fiber and ceramic.

Prices

Model

Price

F-TYPE Coupe

$65,000

F-TYPE S Coupe

$77,000

F-TYPE R Coupe

$99,000


Competitors

Porsche Cayman

The new-generation Porsche Cayman was unveiled at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, and it went on sale in the Spring 2013 at a starting price of $52,600 for the Cayman and $63,800 for the Cayman S.

The Cayman isn't exactly the sportiest coupe out there, and it lacks that "sex-appeal" required by a car in its segment. This lack of styling will likely allow the F-Type Coupe to quickly catch it in total sales.

The Cayman is offered in two versions, and the base model uses a 2.7-liter, flat-six-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 275 horsepower and S version gets a 3.4-liter with an output of 325 ponies.

Audi TT RS

Even though it lacks the power to compete against the top-of-the-line F-Type, the TT RS remains the coolest sports coupe out there right now. It looks great, it's very powerful and offers pretty much everything you would want from a model in this class.

The TT RS is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter, five-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 360 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 343 pound-feet of torque at a super-low 1,650 rpm.

Prices start from $57,200.

Conclusion

The new F-Type Coupe is a nice addition to the F-Type lineup and will offer a nice alternative to those customers interested in buying a sports car with a fixed roof. It coupe be a little problem that the base F-Type does not offer a V-8 engine, because the R version can be considered a little bit too expensive: $99k.