Automakers regularly update their model lines, removing some models and adding new ones – this is a normal process. But this year, there will be especially many losses: several cool cars (some under the fanfare of farewell special series) and engines are leaving the stage. Here are the models that have their last year in 2024.
Jaguar F-Type
The farewell F-Type rolled off the assembly line in May 2024, along with the last XE and XF. And the British two-door, like the GT-R, has come a long way: the model was produced for almost 11 years. The final sports car became an homage to another famous sports car of the brand – the E-type, discontinued half a century ago.
The final F-Type received a greenish tint of the body, a black top, and a light leather interior. They did not sell it – the sports car went straight to the factory museum.
In 2024, only the F-Pace crossover remains in production from the entire Jaguar line available on the secondary market. But its days are numbered, and the brand is moving towards an electric future. From 2025, the Jaguar brand will produce only electric cars, which should become even more premium. The first to hit the market will be a four-door grand tourer, which has not yet been introduced, aimed at competing with Bentley and Porsche.
Maserati Quattroporte V8 Grand Finale
The Italians from Maserati are also abandoning their flagship engine: earlier, the Ghibli sedan and Levante crossover lost their 3.8-liter V8. In fact, the V8 was abandoned last year, but they made an exception for the Quattroporte. The factory studio Fuoriserie participated in the creation of the last sedan with an eight-cylinder engine for an American client. The car has exclusive decor and commemorative plates with the autographs of engineers under the hood.
It is possible that soon, the 10-year-old model itself will completely retire. A new four-door is ready to replace the Quattroporte and the Ghibli, but it will be smaller, and the 572-horsepower V8 developed by Ferrari will not return to its engine range.
By the way, this is not the only V8 that will be excluded from the production program of the Stellantis concern this year. The Ram brand recently announced that it is discontinuing the iconic 5.7-liter HEMI engine that powered the previous-generation Ram 1500 pickup.
Nissan GT-R
The ultimate Japanese sports car has been produced for more than 16 years – this is a long time by any standards. Rumor has it that Nissan will be unable to produce components for its flagship. The final batch should include 1,500 cars, 300 of which will be in the “charged” Nismo version. For the US market, the Japanese have already released two final modifications: GT-R T-spec Takumi Edition and Skyline Edition, distinguished by special decor. The price starts from 132 thousand dollars.
What model will replace it? The Indy Auto Man car experts assume it will be an electric supercar similar to the Hyper Force concept, which was presented in 2023 and equipped with a 1,360-horsepower unit. The prototype’s exterior hints at the GT-R are quite clear.
Ferrari SF90 Stradale
The company from Maranello mentioned the retirement of the hybrid flagship in the report for the past half-year. They also reported that the turn of the Roma coupe and 812 Competizione will soon come. But the latter already has a direct replacement – the brand-new 12Cilindri grand tourer.
A supercar, currently called the F250, will take the place of the SF90 Stradale. According to rumors, it will be a technical relative of the winning car of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and externally, it will be similar to the 2022 Vision Gran Turismo concept. And if the hybrid installation based on the V8 of the SF90 produces 987 hp, then the new product will go well over a thousand. The premiere may take place as early as October.
And a knockout blow for any petrolhead: Ferrari is in full swing developing an electric car. In June of this year, a test mule with somewhat ridiculous fake exhaust pipes was spotted during tests.
Bentley with W12 engines
The mighty six-liter W12 has become the most successful engine of this type in the world. In a span of 20 years, the production has exceeded 100,000 units. The last batch was completed in July 2024. They are installed on Flying Spur sedans and 16 unique Batur roadsters priced from two million dollars. And all the Batur coupes were sold out last year.
At first, the unit developed 552 horsepower, but by the end of production, the output was increased by a third! With this engine, the company from Crewe set several speed records: in 2007, Juha Kankkunen developed the highest speed on ice in the Continental GT – 200 mph, and in 2018, Rhys Millen, driving a Bentley Bentayga, became the fastest in the production crossover category at Pikes Peak.
The future of Bentley, which belongs to the Volkswagen concern, lies in hybrid installations based on the V8. Such is already installed in the new Porsche Panamera.
