[JAGNUTS] Jaguar XF

[Tony Koschinsky]

While we are on the subject of oil (while I am, anyway) this link appeared 
on the TR6 BBS today.

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/flat_tappet_cam_tech/index.html

Enjoy.  Maybe Mike can get us a case lot deal on the VW version of the zinc 
additive that he uses.

Tony

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Koschinsky" <tkoschinsky at sasktel.net>
To: "JAGNUTS Regina" <jagnuts at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [JAGNUTS] Jaguar XF


> 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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