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2013 Jaguar XKR-S GT – Price £135,000

Jaguar is going to increase the production of the super-fast XKR-S GT to meet the customers’ demand coming from UK. Interest in the XKR-S GT has been intense since it was launched by Jaguar at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), then with sales limited to 30 units in the United States and Canada. Priced at £135,000 on-the-road, first deliveries to UK customers are planned for October 2013.

The XKR-S GT is powered by a 5.0 liter supercharged V8 with 550HP (404 kW) and 680Nm (501 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 299 km/h (186 mph).

Evolved from the successful XKR-S coupe, the XKR-S GT features bespoke aerodynamic components and suspension developments to increase downforce and optimise high-speed cornering ability. Through the addition of aerodynamic aids including a carbon-fibre front splitter, dive planes, extended wheelarch spats, an elevated rear wing, rear diffuser and an aluminium valance, the XKR-S GT achieves maximum downforce of 145kg.

Its carbon ceramic brake system – a first for a production Jaguar – features 398mm and 380mm discs front/rear gripped respectively by six- and four-piston monoblock calipers. The XKR-S GT uses a new development of front and rear suspension that includes a wider front track, increased camber, revised bushings, a new steering system and faster steering ratio, all developed upon learning gained from Jaguar’s new F-TYPE two-seater sports car.

Height-adjustable and bespoke adaptive dampers feature a race-derived twin spring system and increased rates of 68% at the front and 25% at the rear

Source: Jaguar

July 31, 2013

Jaguar F-Type RS [render]

The Theophiluschin has published two render pictures of the upcoming high-performance Jaguar F-Type RS.

The sports convertible is inspired by the Project 7 Concept and comes with an aggressive front bumper with large air intakes and honeycomb mesh grille inserts. There is also a ventilated hood, a front spoiler and aerodynamic side skirts. Other highlights include a carbon fiber rear diffuser and a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system.

Under the hood, there is a 5.0 liter supercharged V8 with 550HP (405 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

July 17, 2013

Jaguar C-X75 Makes Dynamic Debut At GoodWood

Jaguar-C-X75-dynamic-debut-651 The hybrid supercar prototype without equal – the Jaguar C-X75 is going to make its dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. In fact there are only five units of the hypercar in existence, and one of them will its public dynamic premiere today in the Michelin Supercar Run along with a number of exciting new sporting cars from the brand: XJR, XFR-S, XKR-S GT and Jaguar Project 7.

The C-X75 will only be available for public views at the time of the run and will not be on static display at any other time throughout the Festival weekend. Te car will drive effortlessly the track

Thanks to its electric-mode and innovative 1.6-litre supercharged and turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

It is estimated that the car generates combined electric and petrol-powered total of 850 hp (625 kW), and in addition is equipped with all-wheel drive C-X75. With its blistering pace and generate a purposeful sound it definitely is going to capture the hearts of the spectators.

Due to the global economic climate, C-X75 would not enter full production. However, this Jaguar vehicle showcases that the brand has the world-leading expertise in lightweight vehicle construction and in innovative research into high-performance, low-emission powertrains.

To be more precise, some of the great achievements in the development of this prototype are cutting-edge hybrid technologies, carbon composite materials and advanced design solutions. These in turn will be used in other areas of research and development, innovative future products and next-generation engineering for the Jaguar and Land Rover brands.

Source: Jaguar

July 12, 2013

Jaguar Project 7 Concept Car To Debut At Goodwood [VIDEO]

Jaguar Project 7 Concept Car is going to debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend on 12th of July. This concept of Jaguar’s is based on the 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE. The name of the car – Projcet 7 comes to acknowledge the seven wins of the brand at the Le Mans achieved between 1951-1990. In addition its blue paintwork is reminiscent of the victorious Jaguar D-type cars of 1956/1957.

As a matter of fact, the concept is not a static one, but instead is a fully-functional, high-performance sports car. It has inherited the F-TYPE’s rigid all-aluminum architecture, and additionally it is equipped with 550 hp (405 kW) supercharged 5-liter Jaguar V8 engine.

The power is transferred to the rear wheels via an eight-speed ZF transmission with “Quickshift” technology, and an active electronically controlled limited slip differential. Furthermore, the new racing concept also includes a free-flow exhaust system with a ceramic finish, 10mm lower ride height and a custom-calibrated spring/damper tune.

In the design of the Projct 7 it is visible that the engineers and designers tried to stay as close as possible to the F-TYPE’s two key design ‘heartlines’. The biggest change however is the new D-Type-inspired rear fairing section which embodies a rollover hoop and swoops down from behind the driver.

In order to make the car more aerodynamically enhanced, there were made some modifications such as carbon-fiber front air splitter, side skirts, large rear diffuser and a fixed rear spoiler with a 14-degree angle of attack. What are also made of carbon fiber are the side louvers and bonnet vents. The carbon elements and the aluminum mirrors draw inspiration from those on Jaguar’s C-X16 sports car concept, which inspired the F-TYPE.

Moreover, in this project, the windshield has been lowered, and at the same time a new front fascia design includes revised air intakes and headlights with gloss black surrounds. On the road, the car will run on 20-inch forged-alloy wheels with carbon-fiber inserts.

Going inside, the interior includes a composite bucket seat for the driver, which is 1.2 inches lower than the stock seat, and is gripped by a four-point racing harness. The passenger seat is replaced by a custom fabricated helmet holder, which carries a custom-designed Project 7 helmet in matching blue paint and graphics.

The seat and the inner part of the doors are made of quilted racing-style diamond pattern. There are also visible the carbon-fiber inserts on the console and shift lever, and the steering wheel is equipped with machined aluminum paddles.

httpv://youtu.be/_k0lxEETvgk

Jaguar Project 7 Concept Car Technical Specifications

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Engine Capacity (cc)	5000
Cylinders	8
Valves per cylinder	4
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Bore/stroke (mm)	92.5/93.0
Bore/stroke (inches)	3.64/3.66
Transmission	Eight-speed ZF transmission with ‘Quickshift’ technology
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph (sec)	4.1
50-75mph (sec)	2.4
Top speed	186 MPH (electronically limited)
Power (HP@rpm)	550@6500
Torque (lb ft@rpm)	502@2500-5500
Wheels	20-inch “Blade” forged-alloy
Tires	Pirelli P Zero 255/30/20 (front) / 295/30/20 (rear)

Jaguar has won Le Mans seven times:

1951	C-Type	Peter Walker, Peter Whitehead
1953	C-Type	Tony Rolt, Duncan Hamilton
1955	D-Type	Mike Hawthorn, Ivor Bueb
1956	D-Type	Ron Flockhart, Ninian Sanderson
1957	D-Type	Ron Flockhart, Ivor Bueb
1988	XJR-9LM	Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace
1990	XJR-12	John Nielsen, Price Cobb, Martin Brundle

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Jaguar

July 10, 2013

Jaguar C-X75: Hybrid Supercar Prototype Without Equal [VIDEO]

Just two days after the release of official images, Jaguar is now disclosing a video, which shows the potential and capabilities of the new Jaguar C-X75 Prototype.

The film concentrates on behind-the-scenes information of the car’s development. It is named: C-X75 – A hybrid supercar prototype without equal. In the video are featured opinions of vehicle’s lead programme engineers and in addition it reveals the challenges which they had to overcome in developing this car.

Their main goal was to produce a prototype which has a Vmax of 220 mph, but still can produce fewer than 89g of CO2 per kilometre and can even run with zero emissions for up to 60km. In fact, this Jaguar is based on the C-X75 Concept which came to light in 2010.

In just two years, the advanced engineering team has created an all-wheel drive, plug-in parallel hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with the world’s highest specific power engine and Jaguar’s first carbon composite monocoque chassis.

Furthermore, some of the highlights in the development of C-X75 prototypes include cutting-edge hybrid technologies, carbon composite materials and advanced design solutions pioneered in association with Williams Advanced Engineering.

To go further into details, the C-X75 has a combined power output in excess of 850 hp (625 kW) and 1000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque. These numbers were made possible thanks to the state-of-the-art, Formula 1-inspired, 1.6-litre dual-boosted (turbocharged and supercharged) four-cylinder powerplant. The latter produces 502 hp (370 kW) at 10,000 rpm and is coupled with the highest torque and power density electric motors in production, which generate a further 390 horsepower (297 kW).

The battery pack hidden in the C-X75 is the PHEV one which is capable of delivering more than 300 kW over the full state of the charge window. The aforementioned facts and numbers contribute to the logical conclusion that the acceleration time of this model will be stunning.

To be more precise, the car covers the run from standstill to 100 km/h in less than 6 seconds, thanks to its advanced 7-speed automated manual transmission that allows gearshifts in fewer than 200 milliseconds.

JAGUAR C-X75: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Engine	1.6-litre turbocharged and supercharged in-line four-cylinder petrol, allied with 2 x 150 kW electric motors
Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	502@10,000 (petrol only); >850 (combined petrol and electric)
Peak Torque (Nm)	>1000 (combined)
Range, pure electric mode (km)	60
0-100mph (secs)	<6.0
Top speed (mph)	>200
CO2 emissions (g/km)	<89

httpv://youtu.be/W3xDG7VGGa0

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Jaguar

June 28, 2013

Jaguar C-X75 – A Prototype State-of-the-art Hypercar

Jaguar has published several images and information about C-X75 prototype. The plug-in hybrid hyper car was originally slated to go into limited production, but we doubt in that information.However, C-X75 will be powered by a 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol with 500HP (372 kW) and two electric motors with 390HP (290 kW). This makes a combined power of around 850HP (633 kW), which is enough to accelerate 0-160 km/h (0-100 mph) in less than 6 seconds. The top speed is going to be 354 km/h (220 mph).The model also has an electric only range of approximately 40 miles (64 km).Probably, the C-X75 will not go into series production, but some details will be used for future Jaguar models.

June 25, 2013

Jaguar F-Type Is The Official Pace Car At Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

Jaguar has just announced that their F-Type model is going to be the official pace car of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. The event will take place on 21st of July and will be a ten day celebration.

In fact two Jaguar F-Type vehicles will carry the emblem of the official Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. The cars will also serve as the official mascot of the event. In addition, the model will go on sale this summer and will introduce the new sports car design language for the brand.

It embodies bold but clean lines, and includes highlights in terms of technology such as a deployable rear spoiler and hidden door handles. Moreover, the car is the first new sports car that the brand has introduced in over 50 years.

With its front-engine, lightweight aluminum architecture and rear-wheel drive, the F-type is designed to bring about real high-performance to the automotive world. Under the hood, there is hidden the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine, or the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 one.

The firs one is offered with 340 hp (250 kW) and 380 hp (280 kW) outputs, and the second – with 495 hp (364 kW) output. With this model, Jaguar basically aims to continue its sporting heritage in a thoroughly modern way.

The mission of the race is to produce a world-class vintage racing event with the aim of raising funds to help provide residential care, treatment and support for developmentally disabled individuals in the Pittsburgh region.

Jaguar F-TYPE sports car has a starting $69 000 and is currently available in showrooms.

Source: Jaguar

June 20, 2013

Loder1899 Jaguar XF V6 Diesel S

Loder1899 has presented their latest project based on the Jaguar XF V6 Diesel S model.

The luxurious saloon powered by a 3.0 liter V6 diesel now comes with more power. The engine produces 310HP (231 kW) and 680Nm (501 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of 35HP and 80Nm. 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds quicker than the standard version. However, the fuel consumption is not harmed.

The exterior comes with a set of new 21” black alloy wheels fitted with wide low-profile tires. There is also a new front apron, a carbon fiber diffuser and a boot lid spoiler. The tuning company painted in black some of the elements – front grille, hood vents, headlights and taillights.

Last, but not least, Loder1899 offers an optional sport exhaust system for €4,600.

Source: Loder1899

June 17, 2013

2014 Jaguar XF 2.2 ECO Diesel – 163HP and 400Nm

Jaguar has announced the new 2014 XF 2.2-liter ECO diesel, which comes with improved fuel consumption at lower price.

The engine is available for the Saloon and Sportbrake versions. It delivers 163HP (120 kW) at 3,500RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) at 2,000RPM. The fuel consumption is just 4.9 liters / 100 km – 57.7 mpg UK with CO2 emissions of 129 g/km. 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and a top speed of 209 km/h (130 mph).

Aside from the revised engine, the Jaguar XF also benefits from an updated SAT NAV system which packs one-way road visualization, smart keyboard and more intuitive mapping.

“The 2014 XF with this revised engine calibration opens up the unique Jaguar ownership experience to a whole new segment. Cost-conscious drivers, business users and fleet managers will be able to enjoy the refinement, luxury and seductive design of a Jaguar while benefiting from its low emissions and high fuel efficiency.”, commented Jeremy Hicks, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover UK.

XF MY14 ECO 2.2-litre diesel technical specification*

	XF 2.2 ECO Diesel
Engine	2.2-litre in-line 4cyl diesel
Capacity (cc)	2179
Peak Power (PS@rpm)	163@3500
Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	400@2000-5500
Transmission	Eight-speed automatic
Intelligent Stop/Start	Yes
0-60mph (secs)	9.8
0-100km/h (secs)	10.5
Top Speed (mph \| km/h)	130 \| 209
Combined Economy Saloon (UK mpg)	57.7 w/ 17” tyre 55.4 w/ 20” tyre
CO₂ Emissions Saloon (g/km)	129 w/ 17” tyre 135 w/ 20” tyre

Source: Jaguar

June 11, 2013

Jaguar-Inspired Artwork Unveiled At Clerkenwell Design Week

Jaguar as an artwork – yes, many consider the models of the iconic brand an art, however this time the focus falls on a stunning new art installation. The latter has been inspired by Jaguar design and created by Ewan Gallimore and Claire Miller who are students at Royal College of Art.

They work has been revealed to the opening of the Clerkenwell Design Week in London. Of course, the installation was created by RCA students in association with Jaguar’s Advance Design team in Whitley, Coventry. Both teams have used many of the technologies and facilities utilized in the creation of Jaguar concept cars and production designs. The brand is one of the main sponsors of Clerkenwell Design Week.

The aim of the teams was to create a “study” which expresses their vision of future Jaguar Design Language in either a sports or luxury context. According to Ewan and Claire, they wanted to create something truly special to catch the eye of company’s Design. The installation relates to the Jaguar’s sculptural volumes, bespoke materials and visual lightness, and moreover it expresses a seamless transition between interior and exterior space.

Source: Jaguar

May 22, 2013

Desire: Short Film Featuring Damian Lewis And Jaguar F-Type [VIDEO]

Today was the world premiere of Desire – the anticipated short film by Jaguar, at Sundance London. The film was created in collaboration with Ridley Scott Associates (RSA) and in it stars Damian Lewis, Jordi Mollà and Shannyn Sossamon.

The director of “Desire”, Adam Smith, described the creative project as a true adventure and challenge, where a story of betrayal, retribution, passion and greed is told. The film was shot at Chile’s Atacama desert, which is one of the most beautiful and marvelous places on the planet.

In addition, the award-winning singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey made the title song to the film, called “Burning Desire”, which was officially revealed on Valentine’s Day this year. More importantly, another highlight is the Jaguar F-Type itself, which is equipped with brand’s highly acclaimed 5.0-litre V8 engine.

The latter delivers 495 hp (364 kW) and 625Nm (463 lb-ft) of torque. These numbers result in an effortless acceleration time of 4.3 seconds for the sprit of 0 to 100 km/h on the way to a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). As a matter of fact, the F-TYPE is not designed to be like an ordinary sports car. It’s a Jaguar sports car – ultra-precise, powerful, sensual and, most of all, it feels alive.

You can view the short film below:

httpv://youtu.be/41Qztg4EjmM

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Jaguar

April 25, 2013

Petrolicious: The Last Of The Breed [VIDEO]

Owning one of the rarest cars on earth is more than a privilege. The 1974 Jaguar XK-E in this video is literally the last of its breed, being the 60th from last produced. The proud person who drives this Jaguar is David Paddison, who immediately fell in love when he saw it. And this is the basic line of the story of Petrolicious‘s latest video.

Paddison didn’t grow up in a car-loving family, instead he developed his passion for cars with his friends with whom he grew up racing slot cars before graduating into full-sized versions. His passion today developed in that way that he now collects classic cars.

The E-Type or simply the XK-E was produced between 1961 and 1974, and offered combination of exceptional appearance and high performance. The car was also ranked first in the list of the world’s “100 most beautiful cars” of all time.

To go even further into details, the 1974 version was equipped with 5.3 L V12 engine and included uprated brakes and standard power steering. And as Paddison says himself – this XK-E can not be compared to the contemporary cars, it delivers extremely different driving experience!

httpv://youtu.be/6Ocvbf2ffTk

News And Video Source: Petrolicious via YouTube

April 17, 2013

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