XFR - Jaguar’s fastest car yet

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XFR - Jaguar’s fastest car yet

January 2009

Jaguar has revealed the new XKR and XFR at the Detroit Auto Show 2009. Both cars embody Jaguar’s heritage of delivering a superb balance of high performance, dynamic ability and refinement.

The XFR has already proved its credentials. A modified car with 600 horsepower has been clocked at 225.6 mph on the salt flats at Bonneville, Utah in the United States. It has become the fastest Jaguar of all time, surpassing the 217.1 mph registered by the XJ 220 coupe in 1992.

The XF has already secured more than 30 commendations worldwide, including three in New Zealand, so the new XFR, a new high performance diesel and a host of changes for the 2010 Model Year, including the launch of the new luxurious 'Portfolio' model, will make the XF an even more attractive proposition.

Featuring all-new AJ-V8 Gen III petrol engines and new AJ-V6D Gen III diesel engines, the XF now delivers more power and more performance with comparable or better fuel economy and emissions than the engines they supersede.

The XFR is powered by the all-new supercharged 510 horsepower five litre V8 engine which will accelerate from 0-60mph in just 4.7 seconds. The engine also pumps out a staggering 625 Nm of torque, making it the ultimate Jaguar sport saloon.

A naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, producing 385 bhp, powers the other new V8 XF model. Both engines have improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions which meet the forthcoming EU5 emissions legislation.

Distinguished by unique exterior and interior design features, the XFR includes revised bumpers and lower front air intakes, sill extensions, bonnet louvres and grilles, four tailpipes, a boot-lid spoiler, unique seats and 20-inch alloy wheels.

“These new five litre V8s have lower emissions, yet offer more performance, reinforcing Jaguar’s position in providing beautiful fast cars,” said Wallis Dumper the Managing Director of Jaguar Cars NZ.

“They meet the latest European version five emission regulations which don’t come into effect for another couple of years. We’ll be at the front of the field with the performance and efficiency with these cars.”

Two new versions of a three litre turbo diesel V6 will also become available with the 2010 model year Jaguar XF model range which arrives in New Zealand later this year.

No prices have been set yet for the 2010 Jaguar model range. “With exchange rate fluctuations it is too far away from the launch of these cars to give a definitive figure,” said Mr. Dumper.

Every new engine for the XF range has highly competitive fuel economy and CO2 emissions figures. Both diesel versions deliver combined average fuel consumption of 42.0mpg – an improvement on the acclaimed 2.7-litre engine of nearly 12 percent – and a CO2 of 179g/km.

The XK and XKR coupe and convertibles also received the five litre V8 motors for the 2010 model year, delivering more power and performance with greater efficiency.

With interior enhancements, advanced lightweight aluminium body structure and a wider range of models, plus the new luxurious 'Portfolio' model, the new XK and XKR build on 60 years of legendary performance to deliver the best of everything Jaguar.

The all-new AJ-V8 Gen III direct-injection engines are the most advanced and efficient petrol engines Jaguar has ever produced.

The XKR features a 5.0-litre supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III delivering 510bhp, 625Nm of torque propelling it to 60mph in just 4.6 seconds.

The XK features a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated AJ-V8 Gen III delivering 385bhp and 515Nm of torque propelling it to 60mph in just 5.2 seconds.

Exterior changes for the XK and XKR include a distinctive and purposeful new front end design, new LED rear lights and a new lower rear body valance. Inside the cabin, both the XK and XKR feature the exciting, user-friendly JaguarDrive Selector™ that was first seen on the XF to further enhance the XK's luxury sporting character.

“Achingly beautiful, ferociously fast, incredibly desirable. The new generation of R cars are the purest expression of Jaguar yet,” said Wallis Dumper, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars NZ.

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