Jaguar Ftype 2015 Owner's Manual
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It had to be powerful, agile and utterly distinctive. It had to look, feel and drive like a Jaguar sports car.
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A true Jaguar sports car; the latest in a distinguished bloodline. We couldn’t just call it the F-TYPE;
we had to make it F-TYPE.
The F-TYPE is engineered for high performance and the handling is designed to be instantaneously
responsive, including: powerful supercharged engines and a lightning-fast gearbox, lightweight aluminum
body construction and an obsession with balance and proportion, a superb suspension and a host of
advanced driving technologies, peerless design and a driver focused cockpit.
Together they produce a uniquely connected driving experience, and a sports car that only Jaguar
could create – precise, powerful, sensual and, most of all, alive.
FTYPE CONVERTIBLE AND COUPE
FTYPE S CONVERTIBLE AND COUPE
FTYPE V8 S CONVERTIBLE
FTYPE R COUPE
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GYRODYNE BLACK AND DIAMOND TURNED ALLOY WHEELS AND BLACK PACK
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ONE PHILOSOPHY, SIX LIVES
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The technical excellence of the F-TYPE delivers a breadth of capabilities to suit the road, the conditions and the demands of the driver. Its single
engineering philosophy encompasses two bodystyles, Convertible and Coupe, as well as including all six models. While each oers its own
distinctive flavor and characteristics, every F-TYPE is equally at home on the switchback of a mountain pass, on the highway and in the city.
FTYPE CONVERTIBLE FTYPE COUPE
3.0L V6 340 HP Supercharged
Jaguar Performance Braking System
Sport Suspension
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Sport Exhaust
18" Wheels
Dynamic Mode
3.0L V6 340 HP Supercharged
Jaguar Performance Braking System
Sport Suspension
Sport Exhaust
18" Wheels
Dynamic Mode
The F-TYPE is designed to deliver pure driving pleasure. It combines eortless, exhilarating performance, instant response and precise agile handling,
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with everyday refinement and usability. The F-TYPE S adds greater power and an increased range of sophisticated driving technologies. The F-TYPE V8 S
oers exceptional performance and even greater levels of dynamic ability and control. The F-TYPE R delivers supercar levels of performance combined
with advanced dynamic technologies for the ultimate driver focused experience.
FTYPE S COUPEFTYPE S CONVERTIBLE
3.0L V6 380 HP Supercharged
Jaguar High Performance Braking System
Sport Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics
Active Sport Exhaust
VEHICLE SHOWN: F-TYPE S IN LUNAR GREY
Limited Slip Dierential
Dynamic Mode
19" Wheels
3.0L V6 380 HP Supercharged
Jaguar High Performance Braking System
Sport Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics
Active Sport Exhaust
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Limited Slip Dierential
Dynamic Mode
19" Wheels
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FTYPE V8 S CONVERTIBLE
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5.0L V8 495 HP Supercharged
Jaguar Super Performance Braking System
Sport Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics
Active Sport Exhaust
Electronic Active Dierential
Quad Exhaust Pipes
Dynamic Mode
20" Wheels
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FTYPE R COUPE
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5.0L V8 550 HP Supercharged
Jaguar Super Performance Braking System
Sport Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics
Switchable Active Sport Exhaust
Electronic Active Dierential with Torque Vectoring by Braking
Quad Exhaust Pipes
Configurable Dynamic Mode
20" Wheels
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SUPERCHARGED ENGINES
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Power is delivered from a range of four highly advanced engines – 3.0L V6 340 HP,
3.0L V6 380 HP, 5.0L V8 495 HP and 5.0L V8 550 HP. Each features a Roots-type twin
vortex supercharger mounted in the “V” of the engine to maintain the powerplants’
compact dimensions.
Jaguar is a leader in the field of Supercharged induction technology. The advantages of
supercharging are clear and compelling. It provides a linear delivery of performance, and
instant access to high levels of torque at all engine speeds, minimizing the gap between
the driver’s demand for power and the engine’s response.
The F-TYPE Sport Exhaust delivers a crisp note from start up, with the promise of
performance building to a race-car inspired crescendo at high rpm and during overrun.
An Active Sport Exhaust is standard on the F-TYPE S and F-TYPE V8 S and is optional
on the F-TYPE.
The system features active bypass valves which open during performance driving to
allow exhaust gases to exit more directly for a deep, dramatic sound. The F-TYPE R
has a Switchable Active Exhaust that allows manual control of the system, for even
greater driver involvement.
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3.0 LITER 340 HP
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3.0 LITER 380 HP
5.1
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0-60 MPH* 0-60 MPH*
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171
MPH
The new generation of supercharged 3.0L V6 engines by Jaguar are powerful and
refined. Generating extremely high specific power outputs of up to 127 HP per liter,
they deliver thrilling performance and a rewarding driving experience. The compact
supercharger’s sophisticated boost control and secondary throttle valve ensure that
torque curves rise steeply over a broad range of engine speeds. A water-cooled
intercooler reduces the temperature of the intake air for greater power and eciency,
while an innovative system of counter-rotating front and rear balancer weights aids
smoothness and refinement. They also feature a fast-reacting Intelligent Stop/Start
system that can improve fuel economy by up to 5 percent.
*Please see page 95 for further information
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5.0 LITER 495 HP
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5.0 LITER 550 HP
4.2
SECONDS
0-60 MPH* 0-60 MPH*
186
MPH
4.1
SECONDS
186
TOP SPEED MPH*TOP SPEED MPH*
MPH
Both 5.0L V8 engines are supremely powerful. A larger supercharger delivers up to 550 HP
and as much as an astonishing 502 lb-ft of torque. Acceleration is rapid and progressive,
response is immediate and predictable. Advanced technologies deliver performance,
refinement and eciency. The lightweight die-cast aluminum blocks are supplemented by
cross-bolted main bearing caps to increase rigidity. Valves are controlled by dual independent
variable cam timing to optimize power at all engine speeds. Spray-guided direct injection
delivers precisely measured quantities of fuel directly into the center of the combustion
chambers at pressures of up to 2,175 psi for cleaner, more ecient combustion. In common
with the V6 engines, they also feature an Intelligent Stop/Start system that can improve fuel
economy by up to 5 percent.
*Please see page 95 for further information
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QUICKSHIFT TRANSMISSION
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8-SPEED
RATIOS
ADAPTIVE
SOFTWARE
INSTANTANEOUS
RESPONSE
The Quickshift automatic transmission in the F-TYPE is both lightning-fast and superbly refined, oering the benefits of
a double clutch transmission and a conventional automatic without the limitations of either. Eight closely-spaced ratios
keep the engine within its most eective rev range for longer, providing instantaneous response and outstanding
driver feedback, while also optimizing the engine for both economy and outright performance.
The transmission control system is intelligent and adaptive. It monitors the driving situation together with the demands
the driver is making on the car, and responds to provide a truly dynamic experience. Adaptive software automatically
modifies the gear shift strategy, ensuring the right gear is selected for every situation. Fast Throttle-O recognizes
when the driver is making rapid throttle adjustments, for example during multiple maneuvers, and automatically holds
the gear ratio in anticipation of the next move. Corner Recognition senses when the car is in a corner and holds the
ratio ensuring the car is in the correct gear when exiting a bend. When decelerating and changing down, the Speed
Matching Management System matches the engine speed to the gearbox speed, and automatically ‘blips’ the throttle
during downshifts when in Sport Automatic mode, while Spontaneous Vehicle Deceleration enables the F-TYPE to
rapidly downshift under very hard braking conditions.
Dynamic Launch Mode, standard on the F-TYPE S, applies maximum torque through the gear changes delivering
optimum acceleration from rest to 60 mph*. The driver can, of course, take full manual control of the transmission
using either gear shift paddles mounted behind the steering wheel, or the joystick-style SportShift gear selector. Once
in manual mode, the Quickshift system delivers rapid and precisely timed engine torque interventions, creating shorter
and crisper sounding gear shifts.
*Please see page 95 for further information
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LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
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STRONG AND RIGID HIGH POWER-TO-WEIGHT AND TORQUE-TO-WEIGHT RATIOS
Jaguar has been at the forefront of aluminum car construction for more than a decade and continues to push the boundaries of the technology.
A lightweight aluminum body structure with high torsional rigidity is the ideal platform for a sports car, and is fundamental to the way the F-TYPE
performs, handles and feels. A strong, sti structure provides an inherently stable platform for precise, agile handling and allows the finely tuned
suspension system to deliver connectivity and driver feedback. The body of the F-TYPE is the perfect complement to its high-performance engine
range. Together they produce the exceptional power to weight and torque to weight ratios that deliver the real world measures of performance
in a sports car.
All exterior panels are aluminum with the exception of the trunk lid and tailgate, which are made from composite materials. The exterior panels are
constructed from a new AC600 aluminum alloy that combines robustness and quality of finish with much greater formability for greater clarity and
tightness of radii and feature lines. On Coupe models, the side pressing is one of the most technically advanced in the automotive industry and results
in cleaner lines with an extraordinarily beautiful, uninterrupted sweep from the A pillar all the way to the trailing edge. Whichever F-TYPE you choose,
the use of advanced materials and innovative techniques allowed the engineers to reproduce the beautifully crisp, crafted lines of the F-TYPE exactly
as the designers had intended, as well as delivering a vehicle with extraordinary structural integrity.
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ON BALANCE
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OPTIMAL WEIGHT
DISTRIBUTION
It is essential in the design of a great sports car that weight is kept to a minimum, is evenly distributed front to rear and that the center
of gravity is kept as low as possible. This configuration in the F-TYPE means that the car has natural balance and is the result of meticulous
attention to detail during the design and construction of the body structure. An uncompromizing focus on weight distribution achieves
the optimum balance between front and rear wheels, with items such as the battery, electronic systems and even the windshield washer fluid
reservoir located at the rear of the car.
A shorter car is more agile; a wider car is more stable. The relationship between the length of 176 inches and width of 75.7 inches
was precisely engineered to deliver inherent agility and means that the car has outstanding driving dynamics. Its low center of gravity
reduces body roll in corners, while short front and rear overhangs mean that the mass is concentrated within the wheelbase.
These essential factors combine to ensure that the F-TYPE is naturally agile.
MASS MOMENT OF INERTIA
The closer the weight is to the center of the car, the easier it is to turn the car.
LOW CENTER
OF GRAVITY
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The F-TYPE immediately connects with the driver, so that he or she becomes almost an extension of the car.
Its 1+1 configuration is designed to wrap around the driver. The cockpit’s design provides visibility, minimal
distractions and close-to-the-center-of-gravity seating with rigid seat frames and structure. The dash has been
intentionally kept as low as possible and free from clutter to increase the forward view. The Intelligent Venting
System, part of the advanced climate control system, hides the twin central air vents which automatically deploy
when required, rising from the dashboard and retracting after use. On F-TYPE Coupe models, an optional
panoramic roof brings an atmosphere of increased light and airiness to the interior.
Two seat styles are available, the standard Sport Seat, and an optional Performance Seat, oering enhanced
lateral support during rapid cornering and upholstered in Premium leather. For an even more luxurious finish,
all models can also be specified with the optional Extended Leather Pack, which adds leather to the upper dash
center console, door casings, windshield pillars, sunvisors and header rail. The Performance Seat with Premium
leather interior and twin needle stitching are standard on the F-TYPE R.
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INTERIOR SHOWN: F-TYPE V8 S WITH PERFORMANCE SEATS IN CIRRUS PREMIUM LEATHER WITH JET UPPER FASCIA AND STITCH
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DRIVER ORIENTATED
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CONTROLS
The F-TYPE presents information to the driver only as necessary or when requested.
Instruments are simple, clear and easy to read featuring two large analog dials –
essential in a sports car. The three spoke design of the steering wheel incorporates
key functions, with gearshift paddles mounted behind the spokes for manual control
without the need for the driver’s hands to be taken from the wheel.
The Jaguar SportShift Selector is simple and intuitive to use, inviting greater driver
involvement: it oers full Auto mode plus, in Sport mode, manual operation. This allows
the driver to select gears sequentially by tipping the lever forward to shift down a ratio
and shift up a gear by pulling the lever back.
Dual Mode Rotary Switches are used as part of the controls for the advanced climate
control system. Right and left dials control cockpit temperature on the respective sides
of the car when dual zone climate control is specified. When pressed, the dials change
mode to control the optional seat heating functions, with the screen at the center of
the dial changing to display the corresponding use.
The 8-inch color Touch-screen* provides simple control of a number of the car’s
features, including Navigation and Infotainment. The Dynamic-i display is included
with optional Performance Pack on F-TYPE S and V8 S and standard on F-TYPE R.
INTERIOR SHOWN: F-TYPE V8 S WITH PERFORMANCE SEATS IN CIRRUS PREMIUM LEATHER
WITH JET UPPER FASCIA AND STITCH
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NARDO RING
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TEST TRACK
ITALY
1729 acres of land with a
3.85 mile long handling circuit
and a 7.8 mile long oval
PUT TO THE TEST
The F-TYPE first took to the road in the virtual world of the Jaguar Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) systems ensuring that all components
underwent extensive development and testing before being committed to the physical testing process. Engineers produced a series of virtual
prototypes to realistically simulate the behavior of complex mechanical systems allowing them to analyze multiple variations until the optimal
design was achieved. For example, using a technique first used in the aerospace industry, aerodynamic testing took place in a virtual wind tunnel
with Computational Fluid Dynamics running on high speed supercomputers. During its virtual life, the F-TYPE completed half a million tests,
requiring 10 million computer processor hours and creating 300TB of data. The CAE development process was one of the key contributing
factors in delivering the exhilarating performance and responsiveness of the F-TYPE.
HIGH-SPEED
STABILITY TESTING
Asphalt and concrete mixed surface.
12.93 miles long with 73 turns
NÜRBURGRING
NORDSCHLEIFE
GERMANY
DIFFERENTIAL
TESTING
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DEATH VALLEY
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CALIFORNIA
Temperature up to 116.42°F
COMPUTER AIDED
ENGINEERING
HOT CLIMATE
TESTING
COMPUTATIONAL
FLUID DYNAMICS
10 MILLION
PROCESSOR HOURS
The real world testing to prove the car and fine tune the set-up took place in specialist facilities and the harshest environments across the globe
in temperatures ranging from -40°F to +122°F, and at altitudes of up to 13,123ft. High-speed stability tests, for example, were conducted at the
Nardo Ring in southern Italy. The Nordschleife circuit at the Nürburgring in Germany was the perfect location to test handling, braking, cooling
and durability. Known as the “Green Hell”, and featuring 12.93 miles of track with 73 turns, it is renowned as the most demanding circuit in the
world and the ultimate test of both car and driver.
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STELVIO PASS, ITALY
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A CAR THAT FEELS ALIVE
The essential ingredients in place, the F-TYPE is ready to take on the world’s most thrilling roads.
You’ll discover an intuitive and instinctive driving experience like no other. An experience that surpasses
high performance and pin sharp handling to deliver pure entertainment. The most awe-inspiring and
exhilarating twists and turns on the road belong to the F-TYPE.
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ACTIVE AERODYNAMICS
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Aerodynamic performance is the essence of the design of the F-TYPE and is seamlessly integrated into the body for low levels of lift and
excellent stability at high speed. A front splitter beneath the grille and rear diuser manage airflow along the vehicle’s underside with the
sharply defined tail helping air to separate cleanly at lower speeds. A deployable rear spoiler rises automatically at higher speeds - 60 mph
on the Convertible and 70 mph on the Coupe - to reduce lift by up to 264 lbs. Even the door handles retract when not required, with their
flush design creating an uninterrupted air flow along the sides.
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THE FASTEST CONNECTION
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BETWEEN DRIVER AND ROAD
The quick, responsive steering of the F-TYPE is designed to provide the most direct connection between the driver’s hands on the wheel and
the contact point of the tires on the road. The car’s quick steering rack delivers a precise reaction to driver input. The feeling of connection is
also maximized by the use of aluminum alloy for the front subframe. This not only helps to reduce weight, but, in conjunction with the forged
alloy suspension, also creates an immensely strong structure for the most precise feedback and control.
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