Jaguar is celebrating its 70th birthday this year, and like most automakers worth its salt, the British company is commemorating the occasion by rolling out a special edition F-Type called the “Chequered Flag.” Based on coupe and convertible versions of the Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic, the F-Type Chequered Flag features exclusive touches throughout the car, including lots and lots of badges. Jaguar has yet to reveal pricing and availability of the F-Type Chequered Flag, but you can bet that it’s going to cost a pretty penny.

What Makes the 2019 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag Edition Special?

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 70 years since Jaguar released the XK120 sports car. But time flies fast when you’re having fun. It’s an interesting name for an SE — I love how cool it sounds, too — especially considering that the exclusive touches don’t exactly jump out of the page.

The Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag comes in three different colors options: Caldera Red, Fuji White, or Carpathian Grey. It also receives extended side sills and a black roof that’s available only for the coupe. The sports car also sits on a set of 20-inch wheels finished in Diamond Tuned Black, a look that’s exclusive to the special edition model. That’s the extent of the exterior upgrades on the special edition F-Type.

Step inside the interior, and you’ll be greeted by performance seats dressed in embossed Windsor leather with matching red seat belts. The same leather material covers the steering wheel, which also features a red 12 o’clock marker. The interior also features an Ebony suede cloth headlining while the headrests, tread plates, and the dark brushed aluminum center console all receive Chequered Flag badging.

On the tech side, Jaguar tuned the dampers of the special edition F-Type, reducing damping by 24 percent and opening the doors for a more refined and improved ride comfort, especially at low speeds. The first option is Jag’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder Ingenium engine that produces 295 horsepower. The second option is the 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 engine that produces 340 horsepower or 380 horsepower in supercharged spec. An eight-speed Quickshift automatic is the transmission of choice for all available versions of the special edition F-Type while all-wheel drive is available as an option for the 380-horsepower, supercharged F-Type Chequered Flag.

It’s not the fanciest special edition Jaguar we’ve seen, but the F-Type Chequered Flag is no less important in celebrating the automaker’s 70th anniversary. “In creating the Chequered Flag we’ve focused on details which enhance F-Type’s presence and promise of performance,” Jaguar design head Ian Callum said in a statement. “In doing so, (we) made a fitting celebration of 70 years of beautiful, fast Jaguar sports cars.”

Pricing and availability of the Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag have not been announced.

Further Reading

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