It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to the Jaguar F-type. The company will end production of the F-type in 2024 and lay it to rest in its native England. Cause of death: electrification—more specifically, Jaguar's impending switch to an all-electric lineup. The F-type leaves behind red-blooded driving enthusiasts who already face a dearth of V-8–powered sports cars. Few of them sound as good as the F-type, with its supercharged 5.0-liter.
A hair-raising exhaust note has been the Jag's trademark from the get-go. It's now devoid of theatrical crackles and pops on overrun, but wide-open throttle still unleashes an intoxicating 90-decibel roar. Freshened just once over a decade, the F-type's timeless design still makes our knees weak. The long hood, wide hips, and two-seat cockpit are classic traits dating to the 1949 XK12