[JAGNUTS] Jaguar XF

[Tony Koschinsky]

Going from the future back to the past where most of us dwell, I finally 
remembered to get the link for the place that I got the Gold Portfolio 
books.

http://motolit.com/

Tony


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob England - Mechanical Design Group" <rje at rmdg.ca>
To: <jagnuts at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 1:30 PM
Subject: [JAGNUTS] Jaguar XF


> >From Duane Hipkiss ...
>
> Canadian Auto Press
>
> The Jaguar Mk.II of the 1960s is an iconic vehicle, and one of the most
> popular Jaguars of its era. Immediately recognizable, this classic sedan 
> was
> brought back to life in modern times as the S-Type, back in 1999. Sharing 
> a
> common chassis and drivetrain with the now discontinued Lincoln LS, plus
> modernized 'retro' styling, many were unconvinced of Jaguar's creation.
> Significant updates in '02 and '05 improved the S-Type immensely, however,
> the modifications weren't enough to keep it fresh in the eyes of the 
> luxury
> consumer. Jaguar is hoping to change this with the S-Type replacement, the
> XF, which was announced yesterday.
>
> Though it has yet to be confirmed, there's plenty of news with regards to
> what the XF might look like. Many have speculated that it will be a
> road-going version of 2003's RD-6 Concept. This is a likely proposition
> given that it has many similar characteristics to the current S-Type's
> classically-inspired lines. But aft the nose, the RD-6 is different than 
> the
> Jags that are on the road today thanks to its asymmetrical hatchback 
> opening
> (yes, you read that right, hatchback), and stumpy, rounded tail. Others 
> are
> suggesting that the XF will look more like the X-Coupe, which has a more
> conventional tail that shares the tensed rear haunch lines with the XK
> Coupe.
>
> Jaguar XF Coupe (Click Here)
> <http://autoshow.en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/autoshow/Paris2006/PhotogalleryPo
> pup.aspx?cp-documentid=1354404&gallery-photo-number=1>
>
> "The Jaguar XF will challenge people to think again about Jaguar as daring
> and different," says Bibiana Boerio, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars. 
> "Our
> new XK sports car has been very well-received and is enjoying great 
> success.
> We are now moving on to the next stage of Jaguar's exciting new design 
> era -
> and if you like the new XK, just wait until you see the new Jaguar XF!"
>
> In order to change the way that people think about Jaguar, the XF is going
> to be more of a performance sports sedan, rather than a relaxed cruiser 
> like
> the current S-Type. Given the success that the brand had with the current 
> XK
> and XJ in terms of dynamics, if these two are anything to go by, BMW's
> 5-Series should have something to worry about. Expect the entry-level XF 
> to
> be powered by the new 3.2-litre inline-six featured in the Volvo S80/XC90
> and Land Rover LR2, while the V8 model will be powered by the 300-hp AJ 
> V8.
> An R-model will most likely follow, featuring a 420-hp supercharged V8.
>
> Jaguar XF Coupe (Click Here)
> <http://autoshow.en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/autoshow/Paris2006/PhotogalleryPo
> pup.aspx?cp-documentid=1354404&gallery-photo-number=1>
>
> The first deliveries of the new XF will take place in spring of 2008, 
> which
> might seem far away, but that's a whole lot earlier than was initially
> expected. The replacement to the S-Type was to be made of aluminum, held
> together by epoxy and rivets, like the XK and XJ, but this plan of action
> was scrapped. Though it would have made the XF a lightweight in its class,
> the aluminum route would have delayed its launch by a further 18 months,
> time being a luxury that Jaguar is currently short on.
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