- Delivered across Sydney
- Bond and fees shown before you pay
- Never swapped to a lesser car
The F-Type is the best-looking car Jaguar has made since the E-Type, and it is really three cars. The base and the S are supercharged V6s that sound better than anything at their price. The R is a supercharged V8 that sounds better than most things at any price. This page explains which one you want, honestly. All three are confirmed by request, so tell us your dates and which one, and we will come back with a straight answer.
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Tell us your dates and which F-Type. We confirm the car and the total, bond included, before you pay.
Specifications
| Model | Jaguar F-Type (X152), coupe or convertible |
|---|---|
| Base | 3.0 supercharged V6, 250kW (later P300: 2.0 turbo four, 221kW) |
| V6 S | 3.0 supercharged V6, 280kW, 0-100 4.9s |
| R | 5.0 supercharged V8, 405kW (423kW from 2020), 0-100 about 3.7s |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive on the later R |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed automatic |
| Seats | 2 |
| Tier | Performance |
The gap between the top and bottom of that table is the widest of any car on this site.
A base F-Type and an F-Type R share a body and almost nothing else that matters, which is why
this page compares them rather than pretending they are one car.
What It Is Actually Like in Sydney
The shape does half the work before you start the engine
Nothing else at the price gets the same reaction on a Sydney street. The proportions are
classic front-engine sports car, the tail is short and the haunches are wide, and in the
convertible with the roof down it draws more attention than cars costing three times as much.
On a Saturday at Watsons Bay it is the car people walk over to. That matters if the reason
for the booking is an arrival, a photo, or a partner who does not care about horsepower.
The V6 cars sound like far more than they are
A supercharged 3.0 V6 with the active exhaust open crackles and pops on the overrun in a
way that has no business coming from a six-cylinder. Through the Sea Cliff Bridge with the
roof down it is genuinely theatrical. The base car at 250kW is quick enough for any Sydney
road and the S at 280kW is quicker than it needs to be. Both are rear-drive, both are
approachable, and neither will frighten a competent driver on a wet day.
The later P300 base car has a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder. It is lighter and handles
better for it, but it lost the noise, and the noise is most of the reason people book the
car. Where we can source a supercharged V6 base car that is what we will offer.
The R is a different animal
The 5.0-litre supercharged V8 makes 405kW in the earlier cars and 423kW from the 2020
facelift, and it makes a sound that is closer to a muscle car than to anything European.
The early rear-drive R was famously willing to step out under power, which is exciting on a
dry Old Pacific Highway and a handful on a wet Warringah Road. The later all-wheel-drive R
fixed that without dulling the character: it launches to 100km/h in the high threes and puts
the V8 down out of a wet corner without drama.
It is the car to book if the drive is the point. It is also the one where we will ask a
little about your experience first, not to say no but to make sure the car suits the trip.
It is small, and it fits Sydney
The F-Type is shorter than a Mustang and narrower than an AMG GT, which means it fits a
Paddington terrace street and a city car park without the width anxiety the bigger coupes
bring. The steering is quick and the turning circle is tight. On a run out through the Royal
National Park to Stanwell Tops it is one of the easiest fast cars to place on a narrow road.
Choosing the Trim
Base: the long, gentle day
Two hundred and fifty supercharged kilowatts, rear drive, a proper exhaust and the same
shape as the R for a fraction of the money. This is the F-Type for a roof-down drive to Palm
Beach for lunch, or a wedding arrival where the car is the accessory. It is priced from
$450 a day, which puts it under the Mustang GT.
V6 S: the sweet spot
The extra 30kW is noticeable, the suspension is firmer, the brakes are bigger, and the
exhaust is louder. It is still an easy car to drive quickly and it costs a fraction of the R.
For most people reading this page it is the right answer. It is priced from $595 a day.
R: the one with the V8
The car the F-Type is famous for. It is priced from $895 a day, which sits just above the
M3 Competition xDrive and well under the Exotic tier, and for that you get a supercharged V8
in a two-seat coupe or convertible that will still be the loudest thing at the lights.
Things You Should Know
It is a two-seater with a small boot
The coupe's hatch takes two soft bags and a suit carrier. The convertible's boot takes
one soft bag each. If the trip involves suitcases, this is the wrong car and we will say so
rather than let you discover it in the driveway.
The cabin is older than the car looks
The F-Type was launched in 2013 and the interior shows it in places. The infotainment is
adequate rather than modern, the seats are excellent, and the driving position is right. It is
not a car you book for the screen.
The convertible roof is quick and the coupe is quiet
The fabric roof folds in about twelve seconds and works at low speed, so you can drop it at
the lights on the way down to Bronte without stopping. With it up the convertible is louder on
the motorway than the coupe, which is the trade you make for the theatre. The coupe's glass
hatch and stiffer body make it the better car for a week of mixed driving and the better car
for the R's power; the convertible is the better car for a day where the point is being seen.
Neither has a spare wheel, only a repair kit, which is worth knowing before a long country run.
The early R is for experienced drivers
A rear-drive car with 405kW and a supercharger that delivers all of it at once needs to be
driven with respect in the wet. The later all-wheel-drive R removes most of that concern. If
you are booking an R for a wet week, tell us and we will source the all-wheel-drive car where
we can.
Who Books This Car
Couples doing a coast drive who want the roof down and the noise up. Wedding and formal
arrivals where a two-seater is the point. Drivers who have done the Mustang and the Camaro and
want something rarer and prettier for the same kind of weekend. And in the R's case, people
who want a supercharged V8 in a car small enough to enjoy on a Sydney back road.
All three are confirmed by request. Tell us your dates and which trim, and we will check,
come back with a straight yes or no, and only then take payment.
If the Jaguar F-Type is booked
We never move you down a tier. If your dates are taken, these are the performance cars we will offer instead, and we will tell you plainly if none of them is free rather than substituting something lesser on the day.
Ford Mustang GT
- 347kW
- 4.3s
- RWD
- 5.0 V8
- $500/day
The noise, for a third of the money. Rear-drive and a naturally aspirated V8, which is a combination getting harder to hire every year.
Chevrolet Camaro 2SS
- 339kW
- 4.5s
- RWD
- 6.2 V8
- $700/day
Bigger engine than the Mustang and rarer on Sydney roads. Wider, heavier, and it sounds like it.
Want a V8 with rear seats?
The Mustang GT and the Camaro 2SS both have the noise and both have a back seat. Tell us who is coming and we will point you at the right one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which F-Type should I book?
If the drive is the point, the R. The supercharged V8 is the reason the car became famous and the all-wheel-drive later cars put it down in the wet. If the car is for an arrival, a coast drive or a weekend where the look matters more than the last few tenths, the V6 S is the sweet spot: nearly as loud, considerably cheaper and easier to drive. The base car is the one for a long, gentle day with the roof down.
Coupe or convertible?
The convertible is the car people photograph and the one to book for a coast road in spring. The coupe is quieter on the motorway, has a usable boot and is stiffer, which the R in particular benefits from. Tell us which you prefer and we will confirm what we can source for your dates.
How much luggage fits?
In the coupe, two soft bags and a suit carrier under the hatch. In the convertible, one soft bag each and not much more. It is a two-seat sports car and the boot reflects that. If the trip needs suitcases, say so and we will suggest a car that carries them.
What is the minimum age to hire an F-Type?
Twenty with a full licence. The F-Type sits in the Performance tier, where the minimum driver age is 20. Drivers under 25 carry Young Driver Cover, shown as a line item before payment. For the R we recommend some experience with a powerful rear-drive car, and we will talk that through with you rather than simply saying no.
Can you deliver it?
Yes. Delivery is available across Sydney, including Bondi, Manly, Parramatta, the North Shore and the airport. It is quoted as its own line when you request dates, and the handover is photographed with you present so the condition of the car is agreed before you leave.
How does the bond work?
The bond is a hold on your card rather than a charge, released after the car is returned and checked. The bond and the damage excess for the Performance tier are shown in writing before you pay, along with the option to reduce the excess. The figures do not change on the day.
Is the F-Type available to book now?
It is confirmed by request. We source the car for your dates rather than keeping it on a lot, so we check when your request comes in and give you a clear yes or no before anything is charged. If we cannot confirm the F-Type you asked for, we will say so and offer the closest car we can, which is usually the Mustang GT or the Camaro.