2012 Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel

Jaguar has unveiled its most efficient engine yet in the form of a new 2.2-litre diesel unit.



Developing 190 PS and 332 lbs ft of torque, the new engine is capable of returning 52.3 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting 149 g/km of CO2.



Making its debut on UK roads fitted to a prototype development vehicle, the new four-cylinder 16-valve common rail diesel engine displaces 2,179 cc and is installed in a north-south configuration for the first time. The new engine features a water-cooled turbocharger with low-friction pistons, new injectors and a new crankshaft. The new configuration allowed Jaguar engineers to add a new oil pan and new electronic systems affecting the crankshaft to allow the new intelligent Stop-Start system to operate more efficiently.



Intelligent Stop-Start aims to reduce the prolonged time spent in the shutdown and start-up phase usually experienced in such systems. The Jaguar system overcomes this partly through the inclusion of the new crankshaft sensor and fuel rail pressure holding system meaning the engine needs less time to restore drive through an innovative engine restart capability. This is best demonstrated when approaching a busy roundabout – in situations where the driver briefly brings the vehicle to a stop only to move off again quickly. In conventional systems the engine needs to shutdown completely before restarting again, leading to often frustrating delays. The Jaguar system is able to restart the engine while it's shifting down from as little as 400 rpm meaning it does not need to come to a stop – drive is therefore restored more efficiently.



The inclusion of the Stop-Start function is estimated to increase overall fuel efficiency between five and seven per cent.



Along with a new engine, the development vehicle debuts an advanced eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. With the seventh and eight ratios effectively acting as overdrive gears, the new gearbox allows the 2.2-litre engine to be optimised to deliver swift responses when required and effortless motorway cruising ability to ensure the ideal balance between efficiency and performance. The sprint to 62 mph takes 8.5 seconds before achieving a maximum speed of 140 mph.



The high levels of refinement expected of modern Jaguars are retained with engineers putting particular emphasis on sound deadening around the engine and bulkhead as well as active engine mounts to reduce vibration. The result is a 3dB reduction in cabin noise to make the car one of the most refined vehicles in its class.



The new powertrain will feature in a future Jaguar XF production car with specifications and an estimated on-sale date being announced at the New York Auto Show.

2012 Jaguar XKR-S

At A Glance

1. The most powerful and fastest series production sports car Jaguar has ever built with a top speed of 300kph.

2. Heads the XK range with an expected on-the-road price of £97,000 when ordering opens in September.

3. The ultimate expression of Jaguar's sports car strategy; offering intelligent performance with everyday driveability.

4. Uprated supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III R direct-injection engine produces 550PS and 680Nm of torque.

5. Maximum speed raised to 186mph (300kph) with 0-60mph reached in just 4.2 seconds.

6. The only car in its class to emit less than 300g/km of CO2.

7. Active sports exhaust delivers an authentic, race-car inspired soundtrack.

8. Exploits the XK's strong, lightweight advanced aluminium body architecture to maximise performance, agility and economy.

9. Bespoke suspension changes front and rear for ultimate precision, control and driver appeal.

10. Unique styling changes incorporate Computational Fluid Dynamics calculations in order to reduce lift and maximise aerodynamic stability.

11. Revised interior features 16-way adjustable memory sports seats with carbon-fibre effect leather.

12. Reprogrammed Adaptive Dynamics allow the enthusiastic driver to explore the outer edges of the handling envelope.

13. Jaguar's performance flagship competes in the sub-exotic segment, new territory for the company.



Introduction



The XKR-S is not merely the quickest Jaguar ever but also the most agile, responsive and driver-focused. The pinnacle of the XK range builds on feedback gathered from the supercharged XKR and has been developed to extend the performance parameters of the car. This new harder-edged character allows the enthusiastic driver to explore the outer limits of the car's dynamics without losing the refinement and usability for which Jaguar is famous. The structural integrity of the lightweight aluminium platform allowed the suspension to be reworked with bespoke components for increased stiffness without a commensurate loss in either refinement or Jaguar's legendary ride comfort. A reworked aluminium front suspension knuckle and revised rear geometry are allied to stiffer springs and dampers, lightweight forged alloy wheels and recalibrated steering effort to minimise any response delays and produce a more connected and agile driving experience.



The performance of the XKR-S is reflected in both its interior and exterior styling, which feature exclusive new paint colours that reflect Jaguar's racing heritage. As with competition Jaguars of the past, the exterior of the XKR-S adheres to the principle of form following function. In addition to the styling changes and in order for it to achieve 300kph, the XKR-S was the subject of extensive Computational Fluid Dynamics development work. The resulting changes reduced front and rear lift by more than a quarter and optimised lateral aerodynamic stability.



The performance intent of the XKR-S is clear from the moment the driver enters the cabin thanks to new cosseting Performance seats with prominent shoulder wings for close support during hard cornering. The seats feature 16-way adjustment, memory and heating functions while a new three-spoke steering wheel provides the perfect interface between car and driver.



Styling



* Unique, new front-end design with twin nacelles, side intakes and carbon-fibre splitter.

* Extended side sills emphasising the 10mm lower ride height.

* New rear apron incorporating a carbon-fibre diffuser.

* Unique to the XKR-S is a rear wing with carbon-fibre centre section.



Ian Callum, Design Director, Jaguar Cars: "The styling of this car isn't about image, it's about true performance. Like other iconic Jaguars before it, the styling has been driven by geometry and aerodynamics for genuine design purity. The physics required to achieve 300kph have led the aesthetic; if you don't like the way it looks, you probably won't like the way it drives either."



The first Jaguar designed entirely under the aegis of Design Director Ian Callum, the XK has received awards worldwide for its elegant appearance. Now further styling changes keep the XKR-S at the forefront of modern sports car design. Slimmer, LED headlights, more compact main air intake and vertical side power vent all contribute to a more purposeful front-end appearance. At the rear of the car the famous Jaguar 'Leaper' now takes pride of place in the centre of the bootlid.



The XKR-S also required aerodynamic modifications to achieve its 300kph top speed in the unruffled manner expected of a Jaguar and has been designed solely with an eye for purity of line and singularity of purpose. As the XKR-S approaches its top speed, there is a requirement to channel air cleanly over, around and under the car in order to maintain stability and ensure balanced downforce front and rear. An overall reduction in lift of 26 per cent has been achieved.



The necessary revisions were made after extensive Computational Fluid Dynamics work, proven through wind tunnel testing and are unique to this flagship of the XK range. The most dramatic changes have been applied to the front of the car, radically altering its appearance and lending it a more assertive look. A new bumper design features near vertical feature lines running down from the edges of the oval air intake and supporting the new carbon-fibre splitter and lower spoiler. At the extreme edges of the front fenders, vertical slots channel air down the sides of the car and along the wider sills for increased high-speed directional stability.



In order to balance front and rear lift, the XKR-S features a separate rear wing, a first for the XK range. This addition, with its carbon-fibre centre section, works in concert with the similarly constructed Venturi structure underneath the rear bumper.



The assertive new appearance of the XKR-S is subtly highlighted by some carefully chosen details exclusive to this model. Exterior trim is finished in gloss black, complemented by 20-inch Vulcan lightweight forged alloys in a dark technical finish.



The XKR-S is available in a range of five paint colours, two of which evoke Jaguar's competition heritage: Italian Racing Red and French Racing Blue.



Like the lining of a bespoke suit, the finishing touch is provided by the brake calipers, available in either red or gunmetal and emblazoned with the 'Jaguar' name.



Performance/Powertrain



* Third generation of the award-winning AJ-V8 all-aluminium powerplant with twin-vortex Roots-type supercharger.

* Revising the fuelling map boosts power and torque to 550PS and 680Nm.

* Spray-guided direct injection delivers precisely measured quantities of fuel into the cylinder heads at 150bar.

* Variable timing system on all four camshafts features actuation rates of more than 150 degrees per second.



Russ Varney, Chief Programme Engineer, XK: "With the XKR-S we have exploited the inherent capabilities of the aluminium architecture to its fullest extent to create a track-capable performance derivative extending all car's attributes and delivering an irresistible 'smile of satisfaction' response from the driver."



Astonishing engines have always formed the strongly beating heart of Jaguar's road and race cars from the record-setting straight-six in the XK120 to the smooth V12 that made the XJ12 the fastest four-door in the world when it was launched.



The AJ-V8 joined this illustrious list from the moment the first one was fired into life but in the XKR-S it is presented in its most potent form to date. Now in its third generation and with the addition of supercharging, the all-aluminium quad-cam powerplant delivers not only extreme performance but also tremendous efficiency thanks to the technologies incorporated into it, including spray-guided direct injection (SGDI) and dual independent variable cam timing (DIVCT).



Fuel is delivered directly to the centre of the combustion chambers at a pressure of up to 150bar by the centrally-mounted six-hole spray-guided injection system in order to maximise fuel-air mixing and improve responsiveness, particularly at low speeds. It has also allowed an increase in compression ratio from 9.1:1 to 9.5:1 to improve fuel economy while multiple injections reduce the warm up phase to increase catalyst efficiency and reduce emissions.



Each of the four camshafts features a variable timing system which rather than being controlled by oil pressure, are activated by the positive and negative torques generated by the movement of the intake and outlet valves, allowing for a smaller, more efficient oil pump to be fitted, further reducing fuel consumption. The VCT units respond up to three times faster than previously with actuation rates of more than 150 degrees per second at every point in the speed range, making this the most responsive engine Jaguar has ever built, with no gaps in its power delivery.



Like the car itself, the AJ-V8 features aluminium architecture with the high pressure die-cast lightweight block augmented by cast iron liners and cross-bolted main bearing caps which contribute to refinement to match its power. The four-valve cylinder heads are now constructed from recycled aluminium to reduce the environmental impact of engine manufacture.



Nestling in the 'V' of the cylinders is the Roots-type twin vortex supercharger and its two intercoolers that help provide the XKR-S with such urgent motive power. This sixth-generation forced induction unit is 20 per cent more thermodynamically efficient than its predecessor, while the intercoolers feature their own water-cooling circuit to reduce the temperature of the pressurised air to optimise power and efficiency.



The surfeit of power produced by this system meant that it was a relatively simple matter to liberate an extra 40PS and 55Nm over the standard XKR. Remapping the engine's fuelling characteristics and increasing exhaust gas flow through the use of an active exhaust system has lifted total output of the 5.0-litre V8 is now 550PS and 680Nm, making it the most powerful Jaguar road engine ever made and allowing the XKR-S to hit 60mph in 4.2 seconds and breach the magical 300kph barrier with ease.



The Performance active exhaust system that helps provide such spirited performance also produces a thrilling motorsport-inspired soundtrack to aurally reward the enthusiastic driver.



Handling



* Incredibly light and rigid with a kerb weight of 1753kg and torsional stiffness of 28,400N per degree

* New aluminium front knuckle increases stiffness by 0.13 Deg/kN

* Front and rear spring rates increased by 28 per cent

* New 20" Vulcan wheels and Pirelli P-Zero tyres reduce unsprung mass by 4.8kg

* Rewritten stability control software optimises the system for enthusiastic driving

* Jaguar High Performance Braking System fitted as standard



Mike Cross, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity: "This car encompasses everything a performance Jaguar should be; as capable, precise and thrilling on a wet Welsh B-road as it is at the Nürburgring. Every response delay has been minimised in order to give the car a more connected feel in the manner in which it steers, handles, stops and goes."



Jaguar pioneered the use of aluminium construction for series production cars, exploiting the metal's low mass and high tensile strength to maximise benefits in terms of performance, agility, fuel consumption and emissions.



The platform underpinning the XK range makes the car one of the lightest and most rigid in its class with a kerb weight of 1753kg and torsional stiffness of 28,400 Newtons per degree. This fundamental strength allowed Jaguar's Vehicle Integrity team, led by Mike Cross, to develop the dynamic attributes of the XKR-S to the full, without affecting refinement. Every Jaguar achieves an unrivalled mix of sporting appeal and luxurious comfort and the XKR-S is the most driver focused Jaguar ever made.



Taking the solid foundation of the aluminium architecture as a starting point, both front and rear suspension systems have been upgraded. The double wishbone front suspension has been comprehensively revised with a new aluminium steering knuckle that significantly increases camber and castor stiffness by 0.13 degrees per Kilonewton to transform the accuracy and weighting of the steering for greater levels of connection, feedback and precision. The Active Differential Control has been reprogrammed to reduce steering sensitivity at the very high speeds of which the car is capable, increasing stability and driver control.



Rear suspension geometry has been revised with rear wheel steer optimised for maximum agility while spring rates have been increased at both ends of the car by 28 per cent. Bespoke software for Jaguar's Adaptive Damping has been written for the XKR-S, ensuring both total body control and maximum traction and grip.



Wheel sizes have been increased with the unique lightweight forged Vulcan 20-inch alloys now having a width of nine inches at the front and 10.5-inches at the rear for greater precision and grip. The new wheels wear Pirelli P Zero tyres measuring 255/35 R20 at the front, 295/35 R20 at the rear. This combination has reduced overall unsprung mass by 4.8kg with a commensurate improvement in handling and dynamism.



The Dynamic Stability Control System has been reworked to maximise the benefit of these wider tyres. In Trac DSC mode this utilises specific traction, stability and eDiff settings to alter slip thresholds, differential torque distribution and intervention levels to allow the experienced driver to explore the outer edges of the performance and handling envelope.



The XKR-S is equipped as standard with Jaguar's High Performance Braking System. Lighter and more powerful, this features cast iron and part aluminium monobloc calipers for a combination of power, stability and feel. The brake discs – measuring 380mm at the front and 376mm at the rear – are internally ventilated to provide repeated, fade-free stopping power. In combination with pad surface increases of 44 per cent front and 31 per cent rear the system provides total security and confidence on both road and track. Stopping distance from 124mph has been improved by 2.7 per cent over the already impressive XKR.



The end result is a car that captures the essential duality that is a characteristic of every great Jaguar; capable of transporting the driver to the fabled Nürburgring in total comfort and hushed silence, and yet still able to deliver a sub-eight minute lap time and then return home with total ease.



Interior



The cabin of any Jaguar is always a uniquely special place in which to spend time and the XKR-S meets all expectations from the moment the driver enters to be greeted by the red Start button pulsing like a heartbeat. When pressed, the engine fires with an rich, deep reverberation and the Jaguar Drive Selector rises from the centre console as a point of first contact to begin the process of bonding man with machine.



The interior of the XKR-S has been subtly refreshed with a host of new trim materials including ebony soft-feel paint for the switches and gloss black finish to the centre console. The model will also be exclusively available with a Dark Linear Aluminium finish as an option to the wood veneers.



A new leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel has also been added, providing a beautiful, tactile interface between car and driver as do the bright, Jaguar-embossed, stainless steel pedals.



Exclusive to the XKR-S are the new Performance front seats with an integrated head restraints and increased lateral and squab support to hold driver and passenger securely and comfortably in place during the high speed cornering of which this car is capable. The 16-way adjustment of squab, cushion, lumbar and bolster elements is supplemented by memory and heating functions.



The sense of occasion offered when driving the XKR-S will be heightened by the new carbon leather accents covering the seats, featuring unique contrast micro-piping and stitching combinations in Reims Blue, Red and Ivory. Duotone combinations of Charcoal with Tan and Charcoal with Red are also available.

2010 Jaguar C-X75 Concept

Here's another feather for Jay Leno's cap. The Tonight Show host can officially say that he is one of only a handful of drivers to have slipped their way behind the wheel of the amazing Jaguar C-X75 concept from this year's Paris Motor Show. Penned by design guru Ian Callum, the supercar is as sexy as it is advanced. The vehicle gets its power from a quartet of electric motors that are good for 195 horsepower each. Throw in two small turbine engines for generating power and you've got one very unconventional extended-range hybrid.



The C-X75 was designed to celebrate the Leaping Cat's diamond anniversary, and as such, the company pulled all the stops. With a design that pulls from the most successful points in Jaguar history, the car is nothing short of gorgeous. Will it make it to production? We're not sure, but for the moment, you can hit the jump to watch Leno take it all in – and don't forget to watch for an appearance by Callum, too.

2011 Jaguar XKR Black Pack

Jaguar will unveil the latest dramatic evolution of its supercharged XKR coupe at the Geneva Motor Show in March. This XKR delivers a significantly raised maximum speed – up to 174mph from 155mph – and bold styling changes that create an evocative and unique supercharged Jaguar.



The XKR Coupe unveiled at Geneva showcases two new optional performance and styling packs – Speed Pack and Black Pack - that are introduced to the XK range at 2011 Model Year. Jaguar customers have the option to personalise their vehicle to create a car that offers even greater performance without compromising the refinement and luxury for which every Jaguar is renowned.



By raising the XKR’s maximum speed the new car has extended its sporting credentials taking it even further into supercar performance territory.



Russ Varney, Chief Programme Engineer, XK Series, explains the philosophy behind the uprated XKR: “With 510PS and 625Nm of torque, the XKR has immense reserves of power and acceleration which impress everyone who experience it. The car has always had the potential to reach speeds far beyond its original electronically limited maximum and many of our customers have expressed an interest in a car that can safely be driven faster where conditions permit. The new Speed Pack allows them to release some of that potential and give them control of the fastest Jaguar XK we’ve made to date.”



The XKR Coupe featured at the Geneva Show on 4th March 2010 pairs both the optional Speed and Black Packs to create the bold new model, which also sports optional Piano Black veneers on the dashboard and red brake callipers.



The XKR Speed Pack



The XKR Coupe with new optional Speed Pack allows customers to further strengthen their XKR’s already impressive breadth of capability, by extending the car’s top speed from 155mph (250km/h) to an electronically limited 174mph (280km/h) thanks to a unique engine and transmission recalibration.



To ensure the XKR with Speed Pack remains stable at high speeds, the coupe uses a revised front aerodynamic splitter and larger rear spoiler to provide increased balance and a reduction in lift. The XKR’s computerised Active Differential Control also adjusts to reduce steering sensitivity at very high speeds, further improving stability and driver control.



Every XKR with the Speed Pack will come with body-coloured side sills and rear diffuser, and a chrome finish to the window surrounds, upper and lower mesh grilles, side Power Vents and boot lid finisher. Red brake callipers with a Jaguar ‘R’ logo sit inside 20-inch Kasuga alloy wheels.



Customers who order the XKR Coupe with the Speed Pack will be offered a paint palette that is part of the Jaguar Designers’ Choice programme – a range of colours that have been specifically chosen to compliment the performance potential of the car. Seven colours are available on Speed Pack models – Ultimate Black, Polaris White, Salsa Red, Liquid Silver, Lunar Grey, Kyanite Blue and Spectrum Blue.



The XKR Speed and Black Pack



For customers looking to create a real statement with their Speed Pack XKR Coupe, the new optional Black Pack allows them to own a bold and purposeful Jaguar with undeniable visual impact thanks to menacing gloss black wheels and exterior detailing.



Available only with the Speed Pack, XKRs fitted with the Black Pack have a paint palette selected from colours that Jaguar’s Design team believe to be ideal for creating a coupe with immediate exclusivity. The Black Pack models will be available in Ultimate Black, Polaris White or Salsa Red and boast eye-catching 20-inch gloss black Kalimnos alloy wheels.



Further gloss black finishing is applied to the window surrounds and front grilles. Red painted brake callipers contrast strongly with the black alloy wheels, while body coloured front and rear spoilers and boot lid finisher round out the package. Customers also have the option to apply a sweeping ‘XKR’ side body graphic that runs along the door sills.



Jaguar’s Design Director, Ian Callum, says the new Black Pack is a fitting addition to the XKR: “While Jaguars are about beauty, they are also about speed and power. With the optional Black Pack you can now add a sense of drama and severity to that performance.”



In addition to the Black Pack’s exterior changes, the Jaguar Designers’ Choice programme has also selected a range of interior trims that support the visual impact of the car. All XKRs with the Black Pack will be trimmed with Charcoal leather hides that can be personalised with a range of colour stitching and grain. Three interior finishes and veneers for the fascia and door trims are also available – Dark Oak, Dark Mesh Aluminium and Piano Black.

2005 Jaguar S-Type

The new S-TYPE also introduces a significantly improved interior, adding to the feel of contemporary luxury. A redesigned instrument pack emphasises the S-TYPE’s sporty character as well as presenting more information more clearly, and there is now a greater choice of colour and trim options. S-TYPE Sport and S-TYPE R models now have as standard a sporty aluminium facia finish. This style was made famous in Jaguar sports cars, such as the 1961 E-TYPE, but this is the first time that S-TYPE customers have been able to choose an interior without wood trim. Like the exterior, the new interior sees further improvements in material and build quality. Sporting luxury is the key-note here, in a cabin infused with Jaguar quality, from the cleverly engineered, driver-orientated ergonomics to the satisfying feel of the controls and trim. The new S-TYPE also offers an even broader catalogue of comfort and convenience features, from new wheel styles to advanced cruise control and parking aid options.



The range of petrol engines and transmissions is unchanged, but will be extended by the addition of an all-new diesel option in the middle of 2004. Petrol engine choices begin with Jaguar’s refined and efficient all-aluminium 2.5 and 3.0 litre V6s and also include both naturally aspirated and supercharged versions of the 4.2 litre V8 – the most powerful series production engine Jaguar has ever made. It is a range that offers everything, from the efficiency of the 2.5 litre V6, with its class-leading 201bhp (DIN) power output, 29.6mpg combined economy and low 229g/km CO2 rating, to the 155mph (and just 5.3sec from 0-60mph) performance of the supercharged 400bhp (DIN) S-TYPE R. Both versions of the 4.2 V8 are combined with Jaguar’s six-speed ZF automatic transmission as standard. Both V6s are available with either the six-speed automatic or a five-speed Getrag manual gearbox.



The new S-TYPE enhances Jaguar’s reputation for sporting character in a luxury saloon car. In 2002 the S-TYPE gained all-new front suspension and extensively revised rear suspension. The refined and sporty layout continues into the new S-TYPE, with a modified suspension including low friction ball joints and re-tuned dampers, providing improved ride and dynamics. Across the range the new S-TYPE features Servotronic variable-ratio power steering, powerful brakes with ABS anti-lock and Emergency Brake Assist, traction control and Dynamic Stability Control, all as standard equipment.



With the same underpinnings as its immediate predecessor, the new S-TYPE continues to deliver the outstandingly supple ride, taut body control and agile handling that are defining characteristics of Jaguar’s sporting chassis dynamics. Sports suspension with uprated springs and dampers is available as an option, as are 18-inch alloy wheels on all versions of the new S-TYPE.



“The suspension revisions to the new S-TYPE are subtle but significant making the car even more refined and comfortable. The steering is very connected, linear and positive. The driving dynamics overall are a combination of stability and sporting agility, which makes the S-TYPE very satisfying to drive.” Mike Cross, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity, Jaguar Cars.



The S-TYPE introduced the Electronic Parking Brake – an industry first in the executive segment – and that is now standard across all of the new S-TYPE range. Jaguar’s acclaimed Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS), with electronically adjustable dampers for maximum control and comfort, is standard on the R model and optional on others.



A comprehensive armoury of safety features, from a strong bodyshell, through Electronic Traction Control and Dynamic Stability Control, to Jaguar’s innovative Adaptive Restraint Technology System (A.R.T.S.) is standard across the range. The new S-TYPE’s Category 1 Thatcham-approved security systems, including items such as automatic drive-away locking, are equally comprehensive. Together, the new S-TYPE’s safety and security features ensure very competitive insurance groupings.



The new S-TYPE holds further attractions for the rational buyer who expects strong value even from a luxury marque. From entry level to the top of the range, the Jaguar S-TYPE offers competitive pricing, in spite of richer standard feature specifications and extensive use of advanced technologies. It has competitive CO2 ratings, with the accompanying tax advantages for company car users, and strong residual values, making it attractive to user-chooser company car drivers who appreciate low whole-life costs as well as style. But crucially, while making so many gains, the new S-TYPE retains its unique and powerful Jaguar personality – a combination of bold, distinctive styling, sporting dynamics, outstanding comfort and refinement, and unrivalled emotional resonance. So the most captivating S-TYPE ever is also the most complete.

New electric concept car, Jaguar C-X75 Specifications and Features

New electric concept car, Jaguar C-X75

Tata Motors owned Jaguar has unveiled an electric concept car, named as Jaguar C-X75, and it has been created to celebrate 75 years of the company. This new Jaguar C-X75 concept car had everything a Jaguar should be.

More about this new Jaguar C-X75 is that it possesses remarkable poise and grace yet at the same time has the excitement and potency of a true supercar and it is as close to a pure art form as a concept car and get and is a worthy homage to 75 years of iconic Jaguar design.

This new Jaguar C-X75 concept car, which is a 4WD vehicle is built with lightweight aluminum panels and chassis. Besides being powered by 145kw electric motors at all wheels, it has a pair of micro gas-turbines that provide another 140Kw of charge and extend the range to 900 km. It should also be noted that this new concept car can run 900 kms to a charge with a top speed of 320 kms per hour. Top speed is over 320 km/h and the two-seater can sprint from 0-100 km/h in just over 3.0 seconds.

The super car was first put to public display at the Paris Auto show recently and now at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The makers insist C-X75 was only a concept car and not for commercial sale and it will be brought back to the garage at London for stroing it there.

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Membedah Kecanggihan Teknologi Jaguar C-X75

KOMPAS..com – Jaguar C-X75 - plug-in electric supersportcar - mobil konsep yang saat ini di pamerkan di Mondiale de L’Automobile Paris 2010, secara teknologi menghebohkan. Banyak hal baru ditemukan pada mobil ini.

Mobil konsep ini dikategorikan sebagai “range extended electric vehicle” atau mobil listrik dengan jarak tempuh jauh. Maklum, dilengkapi generator yang siap mengisi baterai selama bahan bakar masih ada menghidupkan dua mikro turbin gasnya. Mobil ini juga bisa disebut sebagai hibrida seri, seperti Chevrolet Volt. Diklaim sebagai mobil listrik tercepat saat ini, 330 km/jam.

Mikro-Turbin

Teknologi yang sangat menarik adalah mikro turbin gas yang digunakan untuk mengisi baterai atau memutar langsung motor listrik yang dipasang pada keempat roda. Khusus untuk turbin ini, Jaguar harus bekerjasama dengan Bladon Jets, perusahaan rekayasa khusus turbin gas di Inggris.

Kedua perusahaan mendapatkan bantuan dari induk Jaguar, Tata Motors $1,8 juta. Untuk generator, tipe switched reluctance (SRG) menggunakan produk SR Drive. Sebenarnya, pengembangan mikro-turbin gas untuk mobil lebih dahulu oleh sebuah perusahaan Israel, ETV Motors.

Juli mereka telah mencobanya pada Toyota Prius dengan mengganti baterai nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) dengan lithium-ion dan mencopot habis motor bakar diganti dengan mikro turbin gas. Jadilah, Prius tersebut microturbine-electric plug-in hybrid.

80.000rpm

Mikro turbin gas dipasang di tengah, total keduanya menghasilkan tenaga 140kW (188PS) bekerja pada putaran konstan 80.000rpm. Keempat motor listrik pada setiap roda, total torsinya 1.600Nm atau masing-masing 440Nm.

Bladon Jets yang berbasis Shropshire, Inggris melakukan terobosan dengan membuat multi-stage kompresor aksial, biasanya digunakan pada turbin gas besar. Sekarang dikecilkan namun tetap dengan toleransi tinggi. Setiap mikroturbin gas beratnya hanya 35kg.

Menurut, para insinyur Jaguar, Mikro turbin mempunyai beberapa kelebihan sebagai sumber penggerak generator dibandingkan dengan mesin piston bila digunakan. Antara lain, karena tidak banyak komponen yang bergerak, turbin tidak memerlkan pelumasan dan pendinginan. Semua itu mengurangi bobot. Hebatnya lagi, turbin bisa menggunakan berbagai macam jenis bahan bakar, antara lain diesel, biofuel, BBG dan LPG.

Turbin mencapai putaran dan suhu kerja optimum dalam beberapa detik sehingga dapat digunakan langsung untuk mengisi baterai. Turbin bisa bekerja secara berurutan atau bersamaan, tergantung energi yang dibutuhkan, untuk mengisi baterai. Bisa juga langsung menggerak motor listrik.

Paket Aerodinamika

Karena gas buang membentuk bagian dari paket aerodinamika aktif, Jaguar menggunakan lapisan zirconia-molybdenum khusus. Lapisan canggih tahan panas ini, digunakan pada mobil F-1 dan digunakan semprotan plasma pada difuser serat karbon untuk melindunginya dari gas buang.

Jaguar menargetkan menurunkan coefficient drag (cd) atau hambatan angin untuk meningkakan efisiensi bahan bakar. Untuk ini, C-X75 dilengkapi saluran tambahan untuk mengatur volume udara besar yang diperlukan turbin. Sistem aliran pembuangan dari turbin juga dimanfaatkan sebagai aerodinamika aktif.

Pengemudi dan penumpang berada di depan kotak udara tertutup yang menjadi rumah mikro-turbin gas. Jok dipasang pada seperti mobil balap, dan udara ke turbin mengalir melalui saluran pada struktur bodi. Jok setir, alat-alat konttrol dan intrumen dan boks pedal semua mengatur ke arah pengemudi.

Lubang besar di depan, digunakan sebagai ventilasi dan pendingin rem yang juga mampu menambah efisiensi aerodinamis. Di belakang, ada permukaanyang bisa mengontrol aliran udara secara vertikal dan bekerja secara otomatis sesuai dengan kecepatan. Tugasnya mengarahkan aliran udara ke roda belakang untuk meningkatkan stabilitas dan efisiensi, utamanya saat mobil dikebut pada kecepatan tinggi.

Difuser

Difuser belakang yang dibuat dari serat karbon, merupakan elemen penting dalam mengarah aliran udara di kolong mobil dan menciptakan “downforce” atau daya cengkeram. Juga ada sebuah aerofoil aktif, yang merendah secara otomatis ketika kecepatan mobil bertambah. Kipas-kipas pada lubang buang turbin yang mengubah aliran gas, juga bertugas mengefektifkan saluran Venturi.

Dengan konsep seperti tersebut, bodi mobil sepertinya tetap ramping, kompak dan cepert dan tentu saja terus menghasilkan daya cengkeram dan downforce yang besar. Cd mobil ini diklaim 0,32.

“Kami ingin udara mengalir dengan lancar dan dalam jumlah besar, tidak hanya di atas mobil, juga melalui saluran di dalam kotak udara belakang. Maklum, saat turbin gas bekerja pada 80.000 rpm, membutuhkan 35.000 liter udara setiap menit. Berarti kami perlu membuat sederetan saluran udara secara pas,” kata Matt Beaven, desainer Jaguar.

Laguna Seca - Jaguar RSR

Tonggak lain untuk JaguarRSR XKR GT karena daya tahan pertama selesai dijalankan pada Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca selama enam Amerika Le Mans Series jam Monterey Disampaikan oleh ras Patron.

laguan ras 2010 Mengambil bendera hijau pada hari Sabtu sore dengan Marc Goossens belakang kemudi, yang # 75 JaguarRSR XKR GT berlari saat yang wajar dan keuntungan yang dibuat dalam posisi lagu. Pada Lap 54, dua jam ke ras, Goossens datang setelah melakukan perjalanan ke tempat kesembilan di kelas GT untuk mengakhiri tugas pertamanya. Dengan perubahan driver cepat, bekerja pit efisien oleh kru JaguarRSR, hal-hal yang sedang mencari yang baik untuk melanjutkan menjalankan top-sepuluh padat.

Tapi seperti Dalziel pergi ke restart mobil, gagal untuk power up. Sebuah belt alternator kegagalan, yang menyebabkan daya baterai lebih rendah dari biasanya mencegah mobil dari awal. Para kru harus bekerja rajin untuk mengganti baterai tidak responsif biaya waktu yang berharga. Itu adalah akhir untuk menjalankan yang sangat positif, tapi bukan akhir dari hari.

"The # 75 JaguarRSR XKR GT memiliki saldo cukup bagus tapi tampaknya kita masih harus berjuang dengan menemukan pegangan secara keseluruhan," kata Goossens."Menjelang akhir lomba, trek menjadi lebih baik dan waktu kami lebih cepat. Saya pikir itu bagus bagi kami lakukan berjalan konsisten dan belajar sebanyak yang kita dapat tentang mobil selama akhir pekan ini. Sayangnya dengan baterai terjadi sejak awal kita kehilangan cukup beberapa putaran yang mengambil sedikit tantangan jauh. Tapi itu baik bahwa hal itu terjadi sekarang sehingga kita bisa mulai mencari ke dalamnya dan menemukan masalah untuk Le Mans, dan itulah apa yang kita lakukan ini. "

GT XKR akan menyelesaikan total 191 lap di sekitar saja jalan 2.238 mil permanen, mengambil bendera kotak-kotak untuk menyelesaikan 29 secara keseluruhan, 13 di kelas GT. Goossens diposting putaran GT XKR terbaik ras dan akhir pekan dengan waktu 1:26.079. Petenis Belgia mengendarai mobil dari lap 1-54, Dalziel berlari bertugas lama di tengah-tengah dari lap 55-133, dengan Goossens naik kembali untuk mengambil bendera kotak-kotak. Dengan mengisi 70% dari jarak ras pemenang kelas, tim JaguarRSR telah menerima poin pertamanya di musim Sedekah 2010.

Dalziel menambahkan, "Semuanya itu sangat baik, kami menyelesaikan perlombaan - yang adalah tujuan. The JaguarRSR # 75 menunjukkan kecepatan yang besar pada waktu selama perlombaan. Kita tampaknya sedikit lebih dekat dalam perlombaan trim dan pasti lebih dekat dalam kondisi dingin. Ke depan untuk Le Mans kami selesai enam jam dan itu adalah melompat rintangan pertama. Aku punya mobil, besar stabil yang mudah untuk mengemudi. Marc (Goossens) melakukan pekerjaan yang besar, seluruh tim melakukan pekerjaan besar hari ini ".

Ada adil dari up dan turun untuk tim, tetapi meninggalkan akhir pekan ini memiliki mobil mengambil bendera hijau dan kotak-kotak dalam acara belum dan lainnya, suatu peristiwa ketahanan dalam hal ini, seseorang tidak bisa menahan senyum Gentilozzi memahami dan awak's kepuasan.

"Itu tidak cantik, tapi sekali lagi hal yang membuat kami dari pengembangan mobil sedang menyelesaikan hari, tes dan acara," kata Gentilozzi. "Kami menjalani tes yang besar 500 mil dan sekarang kami telah pergi enam jam. Kalau bukan karena kegagalan alternator belt, kita akan selesai lebih baik. Dan sekarang kita tahu bahwa margin kita benar-benar kurang dari 2%, kita 98% dari orang-orang dalam memimpin dan kami akan terus berdetak jauh di bahwa sampai kita sampai ke puncak. "

Truk JaguarRSR segera dimuat pada akhir akhir pekan ini Round 3 dari American Le Mans Series Disampaikan oleh Pelindung dan dalam perjalanan kembali ke rumah untuk tim East Lansing, Michigan toko berbasis. Para kru akan memiliki hanya lima hari untuk menyiapkan dan paket mobil untuk lomba berikutnya - 24 Jam Le Mans di Le Mans, Prancis, 12-13 Juni. Tim akan kembali ke kompetisi sedekah di Miller Motorsports Park di Tooele, Utah untuk Round 4, 09-11 Juli.

Jaguar XKR Pada Mobil Murah

Jaguar panas XKR adalah Phaeton luas maju dengan hati mobil sport sejati,menggabungkan kasual performa tinggi dan negara-dari-V8 seni gearses-dengan tingkat lagi dari engineerings muka, kontrol visceral dan Jaguar's mengagumkan dibuat, baru ketinggalan jaman Departemen Interior mewah, pada Mobil Murah olahraga.

Jaguar Produksi Hybrid Pertama Tahun 2013

Tak hanya satu bidang usaha saja yang peduli akan lingkungan bahkan lebih termasuk beberapa perusahaan mobil yang saat ini sedang gencar-gencarnya memproduksi mobil ramah lingkungan atau lebih dikenal dengan mobil bersistem Hybrid. Satu diantaranya Jaguar, baru-baru ini Jaguar memberikan konfirmasi akan segera meproduksi kendaraan Hybrid yang pertama pada tahun 2013 atau 2014 mendatang. Seperti kebanyakan kendaraan Hybrid lainnya, Jaguar Hybrid menggunakan tenaga yang bersumber dari battery untuk menggerakan listirk

Modifikasi Terbaru Dari Jaguar XJ

XJ terbaru dari Jaguar hadir dengan aroma mewah yang lebih dan didesain progresif tetapi akan seperti apakah tampilan Jaguar XJ bila digarap oleh perusahaan tuner asal Jerman yang dikenal dengan Startech. Perusahaan tuner asal Jerman tersebut berencana akan segera mengeluarkan sekaligus memperlkenalkan Paket Modifikasi terbaru untuk Jaguar XJ. Paket ini akan meliputi beberapa bagian baik itu bagian luar, kaki-kaki hingga pada interior sehingga nantinya tampilan mobil ini menjadi tampak aerodinamis dan lowered ride height.

Dimulai dari bagian luar, disini sang tuner menawarkan beberapa fitur baru termasuk posisi depan dan belakang. Di depan sang tuner coba menawarkan Bemper OEM beserta lobang udara berukuran besar, lampu depan, fender depan di revisi ulang agar tampilannya lebih fresh, rocker panels lead mengarah kebelakang mobil, sebuah apron terbaru. Sedangkan untuk posisi belakang, paket modifikasi yang ditawarkan sang tuner berupa diffuser dengan knalpot ganda yang tampak sporty, sebuah decklid spoiler juga hadir disini.

Sementara itu di bagian kaki-kaki, sang tuner membawakan velg berdiameter 9.5x21-inch untuk bagian depan dan 11x21-inch dibelakang. Pada bagian ini sang tuner memolesnya dengan corak mirror-polished yang permukaannya diselingi oleh brushed-look sections dan kombinasi sempurna antara ringan, berat dan berkualitas tinggi, tidak ketinggalan disini sang tuner menawarkan suspensi. Kini giliran bagian dalam, walaupun tidak jelas terlihat dalam foto tetapi sang tuner menggambarkan dan menjelaskan Paket Modifikasi untuk bagian dalam. Mobil mewah asal Inggris ini di disain menggunakan kulit berkualitas dengan warna dari Alcantara, dan permukaan door trim dipoles dengan sentuhan kayu. Startech belum mengeluarkan harga resmi untuk Paket Modifikasi Jaguar XJ garapannya.

2011 Jaguar XFR Specifications, Reviews and Prices

2011 Jaguar XFR

Here is the specification details of 2011 Jaguar XFR powerful luxury sedan. 2011 Jaguar XFR is a D+ segment sedan vehicle with 5 seat capacity which provides style, power and security under one roof. The new Jaguar XFR model comes powered with a standard 8 cylinder 5.0L V8 engine that delivers a peak power of 510 Bhp @ 6000 rpm and a peak torque of 610 Nm @ 2500 rpm. This powerful engine comes mated with a 6 speed Automatic transmission gear mechanism .

Coming to the technical features of the 2011 Jaguar XFR, it has equipped Gas Engine / Electronic Fuel Injected Fuel type system and Overdrive transmission. 2011 Jaguar XFR also features EBD, ABS, Electronic stabilisation program, traction control, Fog lamp, Parking Sensors etc. It has got 8 airbags which offers perfect security for the passengers in case of any accident. The all new 2011 Jaguar XFR offers a Mileage of 15 Km in City and 21 Km on highways. As the performance is reviewed, the 201 Jaguar XFR offers a acceleration from 0 km to 100 km in just five seconds.

2011 Jaguar XFR Interior

2011 Jaguar XFR sports a Xenon headlamps which has automatic on/off funtion along with levelling program built-in and a Headlight washers. The interior features of 2011 Jaguar XFR includes leather seats, Engine start button, AC, Dash integrated GPS and DVD system, Bluetooth connectivity etc. It has a kerb weight of 180 Kg and equips a 20-inch alloy wheels with Body Color Bumpers which boosts its style and attraction.

2011 Jaquar XFR will comes available at a price of around Rs.82 lakhs ( ie; around $1,83,000).

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