2009 Jaguar XF Preview (Not Concept)
Jaguar unveil the all-new 2009 XF - a four-door Jaguar that combines the style and performance of a sports car with the refinement, space and sophistication of a luxury sedan.
“As one of the most visually striking, technically sophisticated and driver-oriented sedan cars that Jaguar has ever produced, the XF clearly demonstrates the forward-looking focus that now defines the Jaguar brand,” said Wayne Burgess, XF Senior Design Manager. “With its dramatic styling, powerful flowing lines and a distinctive front, the new XF looks like no other Jaguar. Yet it defines the new design language the company will be adopting for all future models.”
The new 2009 Jaguar XF will come with four engine versions i.e 2.7 liter V6 turbodiesel, 3.0 liter V6 petrol, 4.2 liter naturally aspirated (NA) V8 petrol, and 4.2 liter supercharged V8 petrol.
The 4.2 liter supercharged V8 is equipped with a very light and strong ribbed aluminum block and cylinder head. Engine noise is also reduced and mechanical reliability increased with the stiff aluminum block and cylinder head. The exhaust system is tuned to remain quiet at cruising speeds but will roar under hard acceleration.
The supercharger is a rotor type which is driven from the crankshaft. The 4.2 liter supercharged V8 could produces 420 bhp, and 408 lb-ft of torque from low engine speeds.
The Jaguar XF will come with only automatic transmission which is controlled by the new JaguarDrive Selector with the option of manual selection through Jaguar Sequential Shift. In adddition to that, the JaguarDrive Selector which uses shift-by-wire technology is also used to access the XF’s Sport mode.
All-new 2009 Jaguar XF At-A-Glance Highlights
- The XF is a four-door Jaguar that combines the style and performance of
a sports car with the refinement, space and sophistication of a luxury
sedan.
- The exterior styling of the XF is the first result of Jaguar’s new
design language in a sedan. With interior design that is the equal of
the exterior in terms of crafted execution and visual excitement, the
XF offers a truly contemporary, luxury environment.
- The coupe-like lines of the XF belie the amount of space inside: there
is room for five adults in comfort, generous interior stowage and a
trunk capacity of 17.6 cu. ft. (500 liters), plus the opportunity to
fold down the rear seats and add a further 14.8 cu. ft. (420 liters).
- Jaguar craftsmanship adopts a sharp new edge on the XF. Sophisticated
instrumentation, a touch-screen, modern materials and graphics
complement new ’surprise and delight’ features. Upon entry to the XF,
the start button pulses, like a heartbeat. Start the engine and the
JaguarDrive Selector(TM) rises into the palm of the hand, while
rotating vents turn from their flush, ‘parked’ position to their
functional open position.
- Improved torsional stiffness delivers refinement and dynamic
performance - underpinning the driver-focused yet remarkably
comfortable driving experience.
- The XF will be available from launch in the U.S. with two different
engines - 4.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8 and 4.2-liter supercharged
V8 - all featuring Jaguar’s proven six-speed automatic transmission
with steering-wheel-mounted paddles for manual gear selection (Jaguar
Sequential Shift(TM)).
- Key driver aids on the XF include Electronic Brake Assist, Electronic
Brakeforce Distribution, Anti-lock Braking System, Dynamic Stability
Control, Cornering Brake Control and Engine Drag Torque Control. And,
for the first time in a Jaguar, Understeer Control Logic which
decelerates the car and helps to restore grip to the front wheels when
required.
- Three trim levels will be offered in the U.S. market - Luxury, Premium
Luxury and Supercharged levels.
- The first cars will be delivered to U.S. customers in March 2008.
- Pricing for the North American market will be announced in November
2007.
Some Pictures:
Source: www.cars.justelite.net
2009 Jaguar XF
