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The New 2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake

crito — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:45:18 +0000

This new car from Jaguar automaker, XF Sportbrake is set for debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next week and images have been leaked beforehand.

However, unlike Ferrari’s new supercar, or the stunning Emerg-E from Infiniti, Jaguar’s own teaser images along with our previous spy shots pretty much let the cat out of the bag months ago.

Nevertheless, the latest crop of images, found by Autocar, does reveal some never before seen details such as the new tail-lamps, rear door design, and complete profile.

The images also show that the new XF Sportbrake will be almost identical to the XF sedan from the B-pillars forward, ensuring it will be one of the most stylish wagons on the market. Inside, the rear seats fold down to provide a flat load space, which appears quite large and should prove handy on those trips to IKEA.

Expect the engine lineup to mirror that of the regular XF sedan, though it’s unclear if a high-performance XFR Sportbrake will be launched. The tamer versions should include sporty V-8 variants in the U.S., including a 5.0-liter V-8 developing 385 horsepower in the base version and a supercharged version of this engine with 470 horsepower on tap in a sportier variant.

I’ll keep you posted for updates

Jaguar XJ Sentinel – Armoured Vehicle

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:46:40 +0000

The Jaguar XJ Sentinel will make you feel like you are riding a Batmobile because it is an Armoured Vehicle so it is supposed to be quite cool. This baby was unleashed during the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show. Of course, this armored vehicle is intended for heads of state and other famous executives.

The Jaguar XJ Sentinel has a specialized high strength steels with Kevlar backing, an armored inner cell, and “substantial under floor grenade protection.” Wow! More Jaguar XJ Sentinel Armoured Vehicle specs and details after the jump.

Jaguar XJ Sentinel Specifications:

ENGINE
5.0-litre V8 Petrol AJ-V8 GEN III
Maximum power, EEC-PS(kW): 385 (283)
Maximum torque, EEC-Nm (lb ft): 515 (380)
Transmission: 6-speed automatic

PERFORMANCE
Acceleration, 0-100km/h: 9.7 sec
Top Speed, km/h: 195

WEIGHT
Weight, kg: 3,300
Gross vehicle weight, kg: 3,800

DRIVING DYNAMICS
Up-rated suspension with active dampers front and rear.
Jaguar High Performance Braking System.
Strengthened 19? Aleutian Alloy Wheels with 245/45 19? Dunlop Self Supporting Technology®.
Run on Flat tyres (RoF).

Jaguar XF-R in blazing red

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:21:06 +0000

Jaguar XF-R is spotted in blazing red and seen clearly are 20-inch wheels, a small rear spoiler, chrome-tipped quad exhaust pipes and air intakes on the bonnet. We can also see the copious amounts of black mesh in the front air dam’s side vents, which used to be aluminum stripes. This sets the Jaguar XF-R apart from its famous siblings.

Sources at Jaguar reveal that the XF-R will be launched in May 2009 and this new baby might grace the upcoming 2009 Detroit Motor Show.

Jaguar XF-R is said to be carrying a 5.0-litre direct injection engine instead of the more popular 4.2 V8, which enables the XF-R to run about 500hp/ 378kW under its hood.