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JAGUAR C-X16 CONCEPT
JAGUAR C-X16 CONCEPT SCOOPS WHAT CAR? MAGAZINE AWARD IN THE UK
The Jaguar C-X16 Concept has been recognised by the British readers of What Car? Magazine as the vehicle they would most like to see launched in 2012.
Despite strong competition, the C-X16 Concept, originally unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011, emerged as the clear winner.
Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars and Ian Callum, Director of Design, accepted the Award for the 'Most Exciting Car to be Launched in 2012' from Chas Hallett, Editor-in-Chief of What Car? Magazine.
Chas Hallett commented: 'Whatcar.com is more popular than ever, and its users are kept right up to speed on the latest models. They've voted the Jaguar C-X16 as the car they are most excited to see this year, and we share their enthusiasm'.
The C-X16 Concept embodies the innovation and relentless focus on engineering efficiency adopted by Jaguar. Its aluminium chassis structure is lighter than the steel alternative and immensely strong while its hybrid drivetrain allows it to accelerate to 62mph (100km/h) from rest in just 4.4-seconds while returning combined economy of 41mpg.
In accepting the Award, Adrian Hallmark commented: 'The C-X16 has received an extraordinary reaction since first appearing in Frankfurt last year - we're proud that the readers of What Car? share our enthusiasm for the Concept by voting in such numbers. I would like to personally thank the readers and recognise the efforts of Ian Callum and our engineers in creating such an inspiring and beautiful sports car.'
The C-X16 is currently making its Indian debut at the Delhi Motor Show alongside the C-X75 Concept. Labels: Jaguar Ashford, Jaguar Canterbury, New Jaguar, WHAT CAR?
Fast cats love the cold
580PS; 680Nm; 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds; top speed 186mph. These are just a few of the XKR-S convertible's vital statistics. Powered by the most advanced version of Jaguar's supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine, it's the most potent drop-top Jaguar has ever built and was devised with the intent of providing its driver with as much roof-down reward on the track as it delivers on the road - a goal achieved with ease courtesy of its inherently rigid all-aluminium construction.
But when you've run out of challenging roads and tracks to conquer, where can the discerning XKR-S driver go next? How about sideways, very sideways, on a frozen lake in Hämeenlinna Finland? Filmed in the expert hands of Jaguar test driver Minna Sillankorva, the combination of XKR-S convertible, ice-covered lake and blue skies could clearly only have one outcome: fast, frozen, fun. A compelling combination. Labels: Barretts Jaguar, Jaguar Ashford, Jaguar Canterbury, Jaguar XKR-S, Kent Jaguar, New Jaguar
Jaguar XJ220 20 Years
Marking 20 Years Since The Launch Of The Jaguar XJ220
The XJ220 remains the fastest Jaguar ever produced and when launched in 1992 and, at 213mph, had the highest maximum speed of any production car. Constructed using advanced aluminium honeycomb, the car was immensely strong and, despite its size, weighed just 1,470 kg.
Originally conceived as a concept car, the XJ220 debuted at the 1988 British Motor Show. Designed by Keith Helfet, the car was signed off for production in December 1989 with TWR selected as the partner for the project.
Powered by a 3.5-litre, twin turbo V6, the XJ220 channelled its drive through the 18-inch Speedline rear wheels shod in specially developed 345/35 Bridgestone Expedia tyres via a five-speed gearbox and an AP Racing twin-plate clutch. The XJ220 developed 550 PS and 475 lbs ft of torque to allow it to accelerate to 60mph in under four seconds. Braking was supplied by a set of AP Racing discs and four pot callipers.
Built by hand in an all-new factory in Bloxham, Oxfordshire, prototype 001 was completed in 1990 while car 002 achieved 186 mph at Bruntingthorpe in September of the same year. The first customer car was completed in June 1992 with a retail price of £470,000.
Production ceased in 1994, by which time 275 cars had been built.
The silver car in attendance at the recent Jaguar Experience Day held at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon is chassis 004, one of 10 pre-production vehicles. This example was used for extensive tyre and high speed testing at Fort Stockton, Texas, in 1991. Andy Wallace achieved a maximum speed of 213 mph in the car during the testing process.
Once these duties were completed the car was converted to race specification and was campaigned by Justin Law in the British GT Cup. On being retired from racing it was returned to its standard, road-going specification.
The yellow car is an XJ220 S - chassis '220-803'. This is the very first XJ220 S, built using spare parts from the Le Mans cars, including single-piece carbon fibre front and rear clamshells, revised springs and dampers and a claimed 700 PS. The luxurious interior of the road car was dropped in favour of Kevlar bucket seats and pared down, carbon trim.
The car was unveiled at the Autosport Show in 1993.
Labels: Jaguar Ashford, Jaguar Canterbury, Jaguar Kent, Jaguar XJ220, New Jaguar
Jaguar XF
Jaguar XF is auto motor und sport readers' choice!
The Jaguar XF has been awarded the title of 'Best Car' in its category by the respected German motoring magazine,auto motor und sport, following a poll completed by more than 100,000 of its readers. It's the fourth time in succession the XF has won this prestigious award, this year receiving 45.8 per cent of all votes in the 'upper middle-sized imports' class - an improved score over 2011.
Speaking from the award ceremony in Stuttgarton 26 January, Peter Modelhart, Managing Director Jaguar Land RoverGermany, said: "This award underpins the great work of our fellow workers and dealers. With our state-of-the-art range of models we are ready to attain even more awards in future."
The 116,000 auto motor und sportreaders who took part in the poll voted on 311 different models in ten categories. Since its launch in 2008, the XF has won almost 100 global awards and, significantly updated for the 2012 Model Year with a range of aesthetic changes to enhance its position as the most stylish saloon in its class, it remains the best-selling premium imported car inGermany. Bernhard Kuhnt, Jaguar Land Rover Director European Operations, said: "Germany is still one of our most important markets, so against fierce competition we are even happier when motorists recognise us."
The XF's latest success follows another recent German magazine award for Jaguar, as Auto Bild Sports cars recently crowned the XKR-S its '2011 Sports Car of the Year'.
The XF model line-up offers a broad range of engines including a 2.2-litre diesel unit equipped with Intelligent Stop-Start that's capable of achieving 52.3mpg, through to a supercharged 510PS 5.0-litre petrol V8 which can propel the range-topping XFR to 60mph in just 4.7 seconds.
The development and testing of a new XF derivative, the XF Sportbrake, is currently in progress with further details to be released in the first half of 2012. Labels: 2011 Sports Car of the Year, Jaguar Ashford, Jaguar Canterbury, Jaguar Kent, Jaguar XF, Jaguar XKR-S
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