NY 2012: Jaguar F-Type, Because F Comes After D and E.

We've mentioned the Jaguar C-X16 concept at least five times during Car Throttle's existence. Now here's another shout-out as the production version of Jaguar's smallest sports car, so far, has been been given the name F-Type plus we have pictures of the convertible version hidden in disguise.

Yes, the name doesn't quite tie in to the British firm's current line up of the XF, XF Sportbrake, XK and XJ. However, the car is the successor to the E-Type Jag and the E-Type came after the D-Type and so on. Director of Design, Ian Callum said, "The C-type, D-type and E-type Jaguars were all sports cars that held true to this principle in their era, and the F-TYPE will hold true to that same principle in its time, a time that is soon to arrive."

There will be two versions available, with the first one out the box being the two-seater convertible and then the two-seater coupe will follow suit. They say the F-Type's focus is to deliver driver reward and Callum also said that the design will stay true to the C-X16 concept with limited changes, meaning it will be built on an all aluminium structure and look blooming gorgeous! A range of new petrol engines will be on offer that promise to deliver 'stunning sports car performance.'

Disappointingly, Jaguar is really testing our patience as the production ready car wasn't even at New York today plus we won't know the range, all the technical details and what it looks like undisguised until later in 2012 and then you won't see the car on the road until the summer of 2013. We can't wait any longer! This video will tick us over for a while though.