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Jaguar`s upcoming superauto rendering
 The rumors of some upcoming Jaguar supercar last week caught us really by surprise, we used photos from the 2001 concept unit to come a bit close to this new car vision. AutoExpress magazine has taken now the modern Jaguar look applying it to some mid-engined coupe model specs rumored to be in the R8 fighter by Audi.The new auto should be named the XE, it will be made on a brand new aluminum chassis. This vehicle utilize the recently enlarged V8 5.0-liter engine, making 510 hp at least in supercharged form (it's same from the XFR unit). This auto could make the zero to ...
Tags: jaguar, jag, supercar, rendering, audi
Jaguar Land Rover cutting 450 jobs and suspend bonuses
 Apparently all are rosy now for Jaguar in Detroit at the Auto Show 2009 – having the British carmaker revealing new quality-performance XKR and XFR units – but now Tata-owned, the Jaguar Land Rover group will face some serious problems, with more job cuts rising in the near future.Jaguar Land Rover just announced it will be a 450 cut jobs; the reason being down global economy and collapsing sales. JLR will eliminate around 15 % of the managers – meaning 3 hundred positions – plus another 150 employees cut from the global workforce. So, JLR employs globally around 15,000 workers, reported Reuters. Jaguar therefor eliminated ...
Tags: jaguar, land rover, cut, job, bonus, economy, jlr
XFR is the fastest Jaguar ever
 Back on the 90s at the beginning, the XJ220 from Jaguar was considered indeed a supercar. Its engine (500 hp) made it therefor the fastest Jaguar auto ever build with a 1992 maximum speed run - 217.1 mph. Flash forward now 17 years after, that record is getting shattered by some sedan. Jag is taking its all-new XFR to Bonneville Salt Flats recording a 225.675mph maximum speed.The XFR runs with a V8 5.0-litre engine making 510 hp plus 625Nm torque. But Jaguar admit the record had minor safety and aerodynamic changes to meet all the requirements for the Bonneville run, additional horsepower too was then ...
Tags: jaguar, xfr, fast, sedan, sports, record, world record
Porsche starts the Cayenne diesel production
 The Jaguar XF model has been available having a diesel powerplant right from its debut in Europe last year, but the asthmatic oil burner 2.7L did not do that much for the performance image of the Jag. However, Jaguar`s looking now to correct all its mistake plus will offer the 2010 XF featuring a brand new diesel engine.So, the new V6 twin-turbo diesel unit displaces 3.0L offering a healthy energy boost over that outgoing engine. On base form this new engine is developing 240 horsepower and in ‘S’ the diesel model puts out 275 horsepower. Horsepower is just part of that equation as S trim ...
Tags: porsche, cayenne, diesel, america, u.s., jaguar
Review of Jaguar XJ 2009
 Jaguar released the info about the revisions to the versions in Europe of its amazing oldie XJ. New things from the XJ: improved seats - cooling function, basic navigation, bi-xenon lighting and parking radar. The cost unveiled for the XJ line 2009 is £1,000 or even less than the pricing last year.Geoff Cousins, UK Managing Director said: "The latest Jaguar XJ already benefits from stronger exterior styling for a more assertive and sporting appearance, significant improvements to the interior, and the latest intuitive in-car technology."Recent improvements to the interior include an all-new seat design for improved comfort and support and heated front seats standard across ...
Tags: jaguar, xj, 2009, europe
Jaguar XKR-S review
 There`s some expectation from the market in America when we talk about special edition autos: WE WANT SPEED – and especially when there`s an “S” on the name. This is why Jaguar will not bringing the XKR-S here. The sharpest XK model around the corners maybe, but the XKR-S is sharing its 175 mps maximum speed with the lesser siblings. It is not to say true car enthusiasts from North America do not appreciate this vehicle; it’s only the people having the money for paying extra for this XKR-S would not understand why it is special.Upgrades include dampers front and rear and stiffer springs , ...
Tags: jaguar, xkr-s, europe, u.s., sports
Lotus presenting the Omnivore engine - running on alcohol
 Lotus develops engines running on alcohol. The only other autos that do this in America are the drag racers. Made by Lotus Engineering, with the collaboration of Queen’s University Belfast and the Jaguar Cars, this new engine concept that's called the Omnivore will be revolutionary - offering greatly improved efficiency of fuel for the sustainable alcohol bio fuels as well as the low emissions of CO2.The Omnivore engine will have an innovative compression variable ratio system with 2-stroke operating cycle having direct fuel injection. Mike Kimberley, the Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus says "Alcohols possess superior combustion characteristics to gasoline which allow greater optimization. ...
Tags: lotus, omnivore, engine, alcohol, industry, fuel, co2
2010 XF-R by Jaguar
 If Jaguar is really serious about pitting the XF saloon model against the 5-series from BMW and E-Class by Mercedes-Benz, it will have now to expand the lineup beyond the present handful of units. Jaguar has 2 gaping holes currently in its XF area, entry-level unit rivaling the BMW 5-series 2.0L diesel and A6 from Audi in Europe, plus a performance flagship competing with autos like the RS6, M5 and E630.Officials are about to green-light the debut of an all-new base unit but we know there is an area-topping XF-R on the works. The all-new vehicle has been captured by the spy photographers making tests ...
Tags: jaguar, xf-r, 2010, spy, photo
JAGUAR CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF XK AT THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW 2008
 Jaguar will showcase a new look for XK in celebration of 60 years of the iconic nameplate at this year`s British International Motor Show. The new XK60* will take pride of place alongside representatives from the full Jaguar model range, each with a success story for 2008.XKIn 1948, Jaguar created what would become one of the most famous automotive names in the world, as the all-new and highly advanced XK engine made its debut in the revered XK120 sports car. Now, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of that iconic car, Jaguar is launching a very special series of the current XK for the UK market ...
Tags: xk, xj, xf, x-type
Jaguar XF-R debuting at Goodwood
 Jaguar presented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this week-end the 2010 XF-R. The XF-R runs with a supercharged V8 5.0-liter engine delivering 500 hp.The sports sedan model has had adjustments to the brakes and suspension to match the increased power plus sportiveness of the XF-R. So, optically we see the brand new 20? inch all-black wheels, new hood having two double air vents and black front grill.We presume that the XF-R unit will make the world debut at the British Auto Show this month.
Tags: jaguar, xf-r, goodwood
- april 2008
Jaguar X-Type
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 210 km/h- april 2008
Jaguar X-Type Estate
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 224 km/h- april 2008
Jaguar XF
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 201 km/h- april 2008
Jaguar XJ
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 202 km/h- january 2006
Jaguar XK
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 230 km/h- january 2006
Jaguar XK Convertible
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 230 km/h- june 2005
Jaguar S-Type
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 209 km/h- june 2005
Jaguar V12
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 205 km/h- july 1999
Jaguar XJS
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 214 km/h- july 1999
Jaguar XJS Cabrio
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 214 km/h- july 1999
Jaguar XJS Convertible
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 215 km/h
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