Jaguar XK

Jaguar XK Hybrid spy shot

Posted on 09.17.2008 15:40 by Simona

Is Jaguar working on its new hybrid platform technology? According to spy photographers who caught this new XK, the car was not nearly making the same amount of noise usually heard from the throaty V8 sports car. Also, Jaguar is rumored to be hard at work on green technology.

When the car pictured here was researched at the U.K.’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing agency, it was listed as having CO2 emissions of 0 g/km. But that more likely just confirms that this is a prototype and may not necessarily point to a hybrid. Either way, the car’s front and rear bumpers are both different from those of the current XK.

So, is this a hybrid? Or just a facelift version?

Diesel Jaguar XK on the works

Posted on 07.22.2008 14:47 by Simona

According to AutoCar, jaguar is planning to unveil a diesel-powered XK. The XK diesel version will be powered by a win-turbo 3.0-litre version of the 2.7 V6 TD currently used in the company’s saloons.

Output will be over 250 hp and and should ensure that the XK is easily capable of over 30mpg in normal driving conditions.

2008 Jaguar XK60

Posted on 07.22.2008 12:52 by Simona

Jaguar revealed at the British Motor Show the new XK60 special edition, a model created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of that iconic car. The car will be priced at £60,995 for the Coupe version and £66,995 for the Convertible.

The XK60 is powered by a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated AJ-V8 engine with continuously variable valve timing that delivers 298PS at 6000rpm and 303lb ft (411Nm) at 4100rpm. It makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 5,9 seconds (coupe) and 6.0 seconds (convertible). Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

The XK60 customer will benefit from dramatic 20-inch Senta alloy wheels, a sporty alloy gear knob and selector-gate surround, plus distinctive body enhancements: a new front spoiler and rear valance panel, chrome-finished side vents and bright upper and lower front grille meshes, special tailpipe finishers and appliqués on both sides of the car.

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Jaguar XK60 will debut at British Motor Show

Posted on 07.15.2008 09:17 by Simona

In order to celebrate the 60 anniversary of the XK sports car, which started with the iconic XK120 in 1948, Jaguar will unveil at the British Motor Show the XK60 special edition.

Jaguar did not released any other informations about the XK60, but you can see from the pictures that it will get an unique bodykit and traditional green paintwork. The XK60 will be presented next to the XKR-S, and the XF saloon.

More details will follow on July 22nd.

Jaguar XK Turns 60

Posted on 07.9.2008 15:26 by Simona

This year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Jaguar will celebrate XK’s 60th anniversary. At the event Jaguar will bring the XKR-S, two XK 120’s, the historic ’NUB’ and ’LWK’ and an XK 140. Another special model will be the long-nose Jaguar D-type, famous for winning Le Mans in 1957.

Jaguar’s fastest ever production XK – the XKR-S – will grace the Goodwood hill in the supercar run throughout the weekend. This limited edition vehicle is powered by Jaguar’s acclaimed 4.2-litre V8 supercharged engine and is capable of 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 174mph. The XKR-S is for the true Jaguar enthusiast, delivering a combination of high speed performance, dynamic excellence and crafted luxury that is unique to Jaguar.

The record-breaking XK 120 ’Montlhéry’ Fixed Head Coupe is one of the three 1950s XK’s to take part in the ’Classic Endurance Cars’ hill climb. This car is famous for its part in the ’Seven Days and Seven Nights’ event where it was driven by Stirling Moss, Bert Hadley, Jack Fairman and Leslie Johnson. It averaged 100.31mph (161.43km/h) for seven days and nights covering 16,851 miles.

The fixed head coupe will be joined by ’NUB 120’, the XK 120 that is recognised for establishing Jaguar’s motor sport credentials. ’NUB 120’ was privately owned and campaigned by Ian Appleyard and his wife Patricia, Sir William Lyons’ daughter, who acted as navigator.

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2009 Jaguar XK spy shots

Posted on 06.4.2008 16:02 by Simona

Jaguar will unveil the 2009 XK in September at the Paris Auto Show. The 2009 Jaguar XK will be offered in both XK8 and XKR trims.

On the exterior it features a new front bumper with new outer air inlets below the headlights, and a redesigned rear bumper with LED taillights.

Under the hood there will be nothing spectacular, Jaguar keeping the same line-up as in the current model, but Jaguar will reportedly be applying the XF’s Jaguar Drive transmission interface to the XK.

Top Ten Great Vehicles for Road Trips

Posted on 06.13.2007 04:00 by Simona

With Summer and the vacations here is allways good to know which are the greatest vehicles for road trips. Even if the gas prices get higher in the last few months, this doesn’t mean the Americans won’t do their usual traveling. "Families will travel closer to home, they will travel for fewer days and will save money by staying in less-expensive hotels and eating in cheaper restaurants. But they will continue to take vacations and plan getaways." According to latest study, more (...)
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2008 Jaguar XK and XKR

Posted on 06.12.2007 12:00 by Simona

For the 2008 model year, Jaguar strengthened the XK and the XKR with a range of subtle visual enhancements that deliver customers an unrivalled blend of performance and luxury. With XK sales up almost 20% year-to-date versus 2006, the revisions will build on this strong sales performance when the car goes on sale from July.
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Jaguar to give a new engine for XK

Posted on 04.13.2007 13:00 by Blas Nicusor

Jaguar XK will receive a new engine that is already in the Jaguar KJ in some European countries. The 3.5L version of Jaguar’s V-8 engine will make from this model a new entry level version of the XK. Only better equipped versions of the Jaguar models were send to the US market, reserving smaller engines for the European market where high gas prices have made them more appealing. The new engine will be installed in the coupe and convertible. The smaller engine has been specially tuned for (...)
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2008 Jaguar XKR Portofolio

Posted on 03.6.2007 03:03 by Simona

Jaguar Cars is adding even more appeal to the ‘must have’ XKR with the unveiling of the all-new special edition Portfolio model. The 4.2-litre supercharged sports car will be sold worldwide and each one will feature notable additions to the already strong specification of the XKR, which is capable of hitting an electronically controlled top speed of 155mph and can accelerate to 60mph in just 4.9 seconds (5.0 seconds for the convertible).
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