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After getting into a spot of bother with them last week, we feel that we ought to give Jaguar a bit more coverage of their new XF.
As you can see from the pics, the car remains pretty similar to the concept, although not quite as beefy and slightly more sedate.
Seeing as Jag’s embargo of doom has now been lifted, they’ve released a press release to accompany these new pics. So, after skipping merrily through the bunf, we arrived at the bit we’re interested in: engines and speed.
It can go round bends, then
“The XF will be available from launch with a range of four engines
- - 2.7-litre V6 twin-turbocharged diesel: 0-60mph in just 7.7 secs (0-100kph in 8.2 secs) and a top speed of 143 mph;
- - 3.0-litre V6 petrol: 0-60mph in 7.9 secs (0-100kph in 8.3 secs) and a top speed of 148mph;
- - 4.2 n/a V8 petrol: 0-60mph in 6.2 secs (0-100kph in 6.5 secs) and a top speed electronically limited to 155mph;
- - 4.2 s/c V8 petrol: 0-60mph in 5.1 secs (0-100kph in 5.4 secs) and a top speed electronically limited to 155mph.”
There is one notable exception from that list: The XFR. It is expected to have around 500bhp and be a decent competitor for the M5.
There will be loads of tech available with the car, too. Admittedly some of this isn’t a very new idea, but it’s cool all the same: Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Camera Parking Aid, Automatic Speed Limiter, Bluetooth compatibility, iPod/MP3 player interfaces, Digital radio and a single or six-disc CD player.
The XF will also feature the deployable bonnet system from the XK, so if you do run someone over, they’ll have a big metal bonnet shaped cushion to protect them from the hard-points of the engine.
It might not have a manual, but it sure looks pretty
Every XF model will come with the ‘Jaguar Sequential Shift’ system from the XK. The flappy-paddle system was carried over due to apparent ‘critical acclaim’ from owners. However, the lack of gear knob does make the interior look very, very nice.
It was also revealed that the XF will be available in three trim levels: Luxury (for petrol and diesel V6 models and naturally aspirated V8 in the US), Premium Luxury (for petrol and diesel V6 models and naturally aspirated V8) and SV8 (for the supercharged V8).
Finally, we have the prices – being a mid-sized Jaguar it’s not going to be cheap, but it’s not too unreasonable (ahem).
Luxury: 2.7 V6 diesel and 3.0 V6 petrol - £33,900
Premium Luxury: 2.7 V6 diesel and 3.0 V6 petrol - £37,500. Naturally Aspirated V8 - £45,500.
SV8: 4.2 supercharged V8 - £54,900.