[JAGNUTS] Jaguar XF

[mike scales]

Hi All...I will see what I can do about the additive....Mike.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Koschinsky" <tkoschinsky at sasktel.net>
To: "JAGNUTS Regina" <jagnuts at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 9:03 PM
Subject: Re: [JAGNUTS] Jaguar XF


> 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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