Improving upon the already remarkable F-type convertible wasn’t easy, but from the choice of lighter-weight materials to chassis tweaks to stiffer rear suspension components and power steering with additional road feel, and finally with tability control settings, this is not only lighter than the standard F, but quicker, more agile, and with some of the most delicious road noise we’ve heard in years.

A supercharged 5-liter V-8 launches drivers from 0 to 60 in an incredible 3.5 seconds

A sports exhaust button is a novel addition to the line

Suspension settings are automatically conditioned to produce a stiffer ride at low speeds, then smooth out at higher mph

The interior’s quilted leather seating is accentuated by a suede cloth-wrapped instrument panel topper and grab handle, and an SVR-badged steering wheel with large aluminum anodised shifter paddles

$129,000
Ray Catena Jaguar of Edison / 920 US-1, Edison, NJ / 732.205.9000 / raycatenajaguarofedison.com