So far Ive heard the F type may come out between 2002 & 2005 & May be based on the new Ford Thunderbird & may have a turbo V6, 2 seats, & a manual box. Ive heard nothing for sure so maybe I'll just wait for XKR prices to soften then buy 1 of those & drop in a proper manual gearbox. Ford should be ashamed for not offering a manual in a fine car like the XKR