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The Jaguar’s teaser sketch of a sub XK production concept revealed last month is now officially the new Jaguar C-X16 and it certainly is a beauty. The new concept, that will be revealed at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show, is a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive sports coupe built on an aluminium architecture and offers perfect 50:50 weight distribution. The car is the smallest Jaguar has built since 1954 and the XK 120. At 4445mm long, this compact car is sure to see a convertible roadster version in due course.
Up front, the car is powered by a supercharged 3.0-litre V6 putting out 376 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. There is also the addition of a “Push to Pass” hybrid system controlled through a steering wheel-mounted button. Integrated into the eight-speed gearbox is an electric motor generator mounted behind the seats that draws power from a battery pack that provides 95bhp and 173lb ft of power.
According to Ian Callum, Jaguars design chief, “Jaguars have always been dramatically different. With the C-X16 we have moved the current award-winning design language on to the next generation, creating a car that is the very essence of future Jaguar performance.”
The final product, very similar to what you see here, will likely go on sale in late 2012 at a price of £55,000.
Spy shots of the forthcoming Jaguar XE prototype are finally available. The test mule was caught on lens while doing some hot-weather testing. The car is likely to roll out during the first half of 2013.
Word of mouth about the Jaguar XF Estate has been on the rounds for years. But we ought to be sure to start the lingering. We are finally relieved – rather excited – that the reports have now got an official green flag as Andrew Whyman – the XF’s Chief Engineer – has acknowledged the car is in the making.
Jaguar plans to adopt alphanumeric monikers. Well the adoption of the new naming system is said to avoid confusions.
As you already know, Jaguar was mulling over an entry-level model for quite a while now. The car brand has now decided to push back its entry-level model till 2015 when their redesigned XF is launched.
The New York Auto Show has given us a glimpse to the face lifted Jaguar sedan. Jaguar unleashed its stylish, bolder and innovative XF and will hopefully hit the market by 2012.
Jaguar has released a promo video of their new model Jaguar XKR-S. The car debuted at the Geneva Motor Show last week. The XKR-S boasts of many a notable feature and comes as a celebration piece in connection with the 50th anniversary of the E-type of the company. The vehicle also claims to be one of the most powerful Jaguars created ever.
Let’s take you to another set of spy shots. The vehicle spied this time is the 2012 Jaguar XF facelift edition. It was snapped up while doing the winter testing in Scandinavia.
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