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British Design Edition limited to 300 examples in U.S.

Buying a Jaguar doesn’t automatically make you British, but it does put you maybe a half-step closer to becoming 007. Still, if you really want to impress your friends, pick up the new F-Type British Design Edition.

The BDE is based on the F-Type S coupe and convertible, and comes in red, blue, white and black. It includes the Sport Design package that adds a fixed spoiler, body-color splitters, side sills, and rear bumper. The BDE also comes with 20-inch Cyclone wheels with a satin-gray finish.

Inside, the special F-Type has leather trim in red, ivory or Reims blue, BDE badges and carbon-fiber trim. An upgraded stereo system comes standard with 10 speakers; a 12-speaker setup can be chosen as well. Jag’s InControl infotainment system will also now work with the Apple Watch, putting your dreams of being Mr. Bond within reach.

Mechanically, the cars are the same as lesser F-Types except for uprated brakes, which Jag has aptly named the Super Performance Braking system. Its supercharged V6 makes 375 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque, and sends power through either a ZF six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic to the rear or all four wheels.

The Jaguar F-Type British Design Edition goes on sale next spring for $92,100. U.S. production is limited to 300 units.

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The 2016 F-TYPE manual transmission is now within reach.

Available on the F-TYPE and F-TYPE S RWD models with Supercharged V6 engines, this all-new Jaguar system does more than resurrect the manual transmission. It takes it up a notch—delivering a connected, exhilarating driving experience to sports car purists.

• A custom-designed ZF® manual gearbox features a lightweight aluminum alloy casing and an innovative lubrication system to improve efficiency.
• Gearbox designs have been optimized to ensure fast, precise shifts.
• Details like the height of the gear knob have been considered to ensure ideal position for road and track driving.

Call Thom at Jaguar Land Rover Colorado Springs to get behind the wheel of this precision-engineered sports car. Also, ask about the all-new 2016 F-TYPE R Convertible and F-TYPE AWD.

It is here specifically for the hill climb. They have been using our shop for the last few days and have offered to leave it here for display on Friday and Saturday.

CHEERS!
thom
Jaguar Land Rover Colorado Springs

Don’t miss the opportunity to see this cat at:

Monday, June 22 (Technical Inspection)
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Technical Inspection (World Arena Colorado Springs)

Friday, June 26 (Practice/Qualifying Day 3)
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ^Speed Week Activity: Air Strip Attack (Colorado Springs Airport)^ (http://www.pikespeakairstripattack.com/)
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Fan Fest, downtown Colorado Springs- Open to the general public

It depends on your hierarchy of hero cars. The F-Type lacks the polish and, by extension, the sophistication of a 911 or R8. It lacks the cachet of a Ferrari California T, and in certain respects, it’s less comfortable than any of them.

On the other hand, the F-Type is substantially less expensive than any of those, which by definition makes it more accessible. It’s arguably the purest car among its Euro competitors, and it’s no slouch in any respect.

If excitement and craft are important in your hierarchy, then you won’t go wrong. If you’re looking for that in a package that is both gorgeous and reasonably priced by up-front and operating costs, you want it.

The F-Type manual is an increasingly rare creature among thoroughbred sports cars.

P. Vettraino – Senior Editor At Large, has written for Autoweek since 1990.