61st International
Motor Show,
2005 Frankfurt,
Germany
.
Jaguar XK 2006 .
Jaguar Unveils All-New XK
Sports Car, The 2007 Jaguar XK
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Jaguar
North America today reveals details of its eagerly anticipated new sports
car the all-new 2007 Jaguar XK.
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Making its world premiere
next month at the Frankfurt International Auto Show in Germany, the all-new
Jaguar XK will go on sale in North America next spring as a 2007 model year
product.
The all-new Jaguar XK is
the first of a new generation of cars that reflect the best of everything
that Jaguar is associated with from gorgeous, contemporary design to
renowned craftsmanship and quality, alongside the latest driver-focused
technologies and, of course, exhilarating performance.
Light and agile, the
all-new Jaguar XK accelerates faster, stops quicker than the previous
generation, steel-bodied XK8 and has exceptional dynamic abilities, as
Jaguar's Chief Engineer Mike Cross, explains: "The XK may be the epitome of
sporting elegance but it is also a true driver's car in which we have
managed to combine a very special balance of superb driving dynamics and
comfort."
Traditional Jaguar
craftsmanship elements have been retained on the all-new Jaguar XK, but it's
the use of aerospace technologies that have resulted in the most technically
advanced Jaguar production car ever created.
One of the key elements of
the all-new Jaguar XK is the use of latest technologies including Jaguars
industry-leading aluminum body structures and rivet bonding techniques.. Both techniques make the XJ sedan significantly lighter and stronger than its
competitors, which benefits handling and fuel economy.
Jaguar design director Ian
Callum describes the XK as having 'clean lines, a purposeful stance and
exquisite proportions'.
"The fundamental values of
Jaguar design do not change," explains Callum. "We took influences from our
heritage and evolved them to produce a car that is beautiful, visually fast
yet undeniably modern just as Sir William Lyon's (Jaguar founder) own
designs were in their day."
The all-new XK is
manufactured and assembled in a state-of-the-art production facility at
Jaguar's Castle Bromwich plant in the West Midlands region of the United
Kingdom.
ALL-NEW JAGUAR XK AT A
GLANCE
All-new Jaguar XK 2+2
sports coupe
First of a new generation of beautiful, fast Jaguars
The most technologically advanced Jaguar production car ever
Succeeds
the previous Jaguar XK coupe/convertible range introduced in 1996
All-aluminum construction forms a lightweight, incredibly stiff and strong
car (31% stiffer than the previous generation steel-bodied XK)
All-new XK coupe is lighter than its predecessor and key rivals, at 3671 lbs curb
weight
Delivers a balance of superb performance, driving dynamics and
Jaguar sophistication
Intuitive controls and
driver-focused technologies such as keyless entry, push button start and
active lighting enhance driver enjoyment
Spacious, elegant sports car cabin exemplifies Jaguar
craftsmanship, luxury and quality
New Jaguar Sequential Shift 6-speed automatic transmission system
incorporates steering wheel-mounted paddles for manual gear changes
Reaches 60mph from standstill in 5.9 seconds and completes quarter mile
sprint in 14.4 seconds less than half a second off the pace of the
previous 390bhp supercharged model*
Top speed of 155mph (electronically
limited)
On sale from spring 2006, with prices announced at the
beginning of the year
* Convertible model will also be available details
will be announced later this year
