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NEED TO KNOW The ‘75’ pays homage to 75 years of Jaguar’s sports cars, from the XK120 of 1948, through the E-Type and theXJS

Jaguar F-Type R 75 Convertible

From a brusque later to a soulful adieu , an optimistic be seeing you to a straightforward goodbye , Jaguar tapped into all the farewells to present its fi nal model year F-Type. One of three derivatives o ff ered in both a coupe and convertible, F-Type R 75 marks 75 years of Jaguar sports cars. With a top speed of 186 mph and a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 producing 575 hp, the front-engine two-seater remains powerful and responsive but also playful. So often in the hunt for fast, exuberance is overlooked. Weaving through the hairpins of Monaco and down the Côte d’Azur, plenty of folks accustomed to seeing cars with ‘hyper’ and ‘super’ in their titles gave the F-Type a smile and a nod. Think adoration and celebration, not inauguration. As is true to its British heritage, discreet alterations include 20-inch wheels and changes in the grille badge, as well as the unique paint color Giola Green metallic. Heating and cooling options on the slimline seats allow for the top to remain down despite the exterior temperature, and all-wheel drive means this

car needn’t be restricted to purely sunny days. Jaguar F-Type R 75 Convertible from $77,900, jaguarusa.com

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