Jaguar XF
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The Jaguar XFThe Jaguar XF (type (X250) is a mid-size luxury car / sports saloon produced by British car manufacturer Jaguar. The car, which replaced the Jaguar S-Type
, was launched at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show following the public showing of the C-XF concept in January 2007 at the North American International Auto Show
. Designed by Jaguar's design director Ian Callum
, it was a significant change to its predecessor.
The XF went on sale in 2008 with a range of V6 and V8 engine
s and customer deliveries commenced in March 2008.
A face-lifted XF featuring a revised front design more akin to the original C-XF concept car was announced at the 2011 New York Auto Show with manufacturing to commence from July 2011.
of 1968. The boot lid retained the S-Type's chromed blade to its edge, but also included a "leaper" Jaguar logo as well.
The XF was developed at Jaguar's Whitley
design and development HQ in Coventry
and is built in Castle Bromwich
, Birmingham
. During its development the XF was known by its code name X250.
The interior included some unique features such as the air-conditioning vents which are flush-fitting in the dash, rotating open once the engine is started, and a rotating gearshift dial called the JaguarDrive Selector which rises out of the centre console. Another departure from the traditional Jaguar cabin ambiance is the use of pale-blue backlighting to the instruments, switchgear, and around major control panels. Some minor systems, such as the interior lighting, are controlled simply by touching the plastic light covers. The glove compartment also opens to the touch. Unusually the XF has no cloth interior option, with even the most basic model being fully trimmed in leather to even areas that have employed plastic on previous Jaguars. Real wood veneers are available, but have been joined by aluminium trim to create a modern look to the passenger compartment.
in January 2009 as a new performance derivative of the XK range, and featured the new 5.0-litre Supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine rated 510 PS, a revised front bumper and spoiler and 20 inches (508 mm)-inch alloy wheels.
market, with the first police force orders in 2010. It included a roof-mounted light bar with 3,600 light elements, side alley lights, blue and white strobing LEDs in the grille and blue flashing LEDs along the side of the car, blue and red flashing LED lights in the rear light clusters.
supercar.
The XF’s drag coefficient is 0.29, and the front-to-rear lift balance is precisely zero. This aerodynamic performance minimises wind noise, reduces fuel consumption, and aids strong high-speed stability and handling.
, while the engine line-up is basically similar to that used in the S-Type.
Sound and vibration insulation is provided by the addition of a special underbody tray and engine mounts, a tuned exhaust system, and a double bulkhead between the engine bay and passenger compartment.
.
A new 5.0 L V8 AJ133
GEN III engine was launched in 2009, which replaced the 4.2 V8 in most markets. The North American market retained the 4.2 L V8 as an option until 2010, as the 3.0 V6 was not made available. The supercharged version of the new V8 engines was used in the new XFR sports model.
6HP28 six-speed automatic
with torque converter lock-up, which was programmed to shift 10% quicker than before, and can be manually selected using paddles behind the steering wheel. Gear changes are made using a rotary dial that rises from the centre console once the engine start/stop button has been pressed.
), 320 watt non-branded Alpine
stereo system.
There is also an optional surround sound audio system developed in conjunction with the renowned British speaker company Bowers & Wilkins
(B&W).
At its core there are 14 speaker drive-units (including a subwoofer) which (with the exception of the aluminium high-frequency tweeter
s) employ B&W's distinctive yellow DuPont
Kevlar
composite speaker cones. Each front door contains a 168 mm (6.6 in) woofer
, a 100 mm (4 in) mid-range speaker
and a 25 mm (0.984251968503937 in) dome tweeter (the latter two wired in parallel with a crossover
), while each rear door houses a similar 168 mm (6.6 in) woofer and 25 mm (0.984251968503937 in) tweeter. As a centre speaker there is a 100 mm (4 in) full-range driver, similar to the two 100 mm (4 in) full-range "surround" speakers located on the rear parcel shelf.
The subwoofer in this vehicle is located beneath the space-saving spare wheel under the trunk floor, and was believed to be the largest OEM
-fitted subwoofer at time of the XF's introduction. It is a 250 mm (10 in) driver in a 35 litre sealed enclosure.
These are powered by a 440 watt Class AB DSP
amplifier that uses the Dolby Pro Logic II
7.1 algorithm to give 7.1 surround sound
from any stereo source.
The B&W system has been reviewed by journalists at Autocar magazine, who proclaimed it the best in-car system they have ever heard.
. The new specification includes front and rear styling changes, internal trim changes, adaptive cruise control, and a new 187 bhp 450 newton metre 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine
option, which, combined with a new eight-speed automatic transmission
and stop-start technology, emits 149 g/km CO2 and gives a fuel consumption of 52.3 mpgimp.
of Top Gear during episode 10 of series 10 reviewed the XF. Among his remarks were: "[the XF] goes like a four-door XK" and that the XF was "better value for money" than the BMW 5-series.
Jeremy Clarkson
of Top Gear reviewed the XFR during episode 5 of series 13. During the review he said: "I'm not going to, even for a minute suggest that it's [XFR] better than the M5, but it's as-good-as. And praise does not get higher than that". During the same episode The Stig
managed a lap time of 1:26.7 s with the XFR. Making the XFR only 0.5 s slower than its rival the BMW M5 (1:26.2).
, who prepared the car, to a new Jaguar record of 225.675 mi/h on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The new record beat the previous Jaguar record of 217.1 mph (97.1 m/s) in a XJ220
in 1992. Changes to the stock vehicle included low-mounted rear spoiler, increased power to 510 PS by a remapped ECU, a modified air intake and exhaust system and revised supercharger settings.
that was designed to showcase the preliminary styling cues of the upcoming Jaguar XF. The C-XF project was led by Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum
and Head of Advanced Design Julian Thomson. It included a 4.2-litre supercharged V8 engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift, single slim-wedged headlamps which have evolved from the twin-lamp motif seen on past Jaguars, performance-themed interior, JaguarDrive Selector, Dual View screen, and a Bowers & Wilkins
audio system.
The vehicle was unveiled in the 2007 North American International Auto Show
.
A prototype with a body styling that was based on the S-Type had also been built, but was rejected before the C-XF concept was finalised.
Jaguar S-Type
The Jaguar S-Type was a mid-size luxury/executive car that debuted at the 1998 Birmingham Motor Show and went on sale in spring 1999. The name is a revival of a previous Jaguar model, the S-Type introduced in 1963.-Overview:...
, was launched at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show following the public showing of the C-XF concept in January 2007 at the North American International Auto Show
North American International Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Center, usually in January. It is among the largest auto shows in North America.-History:...
. Designed by Jaguar's design director Ian Callum
Ian Callum
Ian Callum is a British car designer who currently serves as Design Director for Jaguar and is older brother to fellow car designer Moray Callum. He is married, has two sons and currently resides in Oxfordshire, England.-Early years:...
, it was a significant change to its predecessor.
The XF went on sale in 2008 with a range of V6 and V8 engine
V8 engine
A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft....
s and customer deliveries commenced in March 2008.
A face-lifted XF featuring a revised front design more akin to the original C-XF concept car was announced at the 2011 New York Auto Show with manufacturing to commence from July 2011.
Overview
The styling of the finalised production XF varies from that of the C-XF, most notably around the front lights and nose, which incorporates an oval mesh grille harking back to the original XJJaguar XJ
Jaguar XJ is the designation that has been used for a series of luxury saloon cars sold under the British Jaguar marque. The first XJ was launched in 1968 and the designation has been used for successive Jaguar flagship models since then. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have had...
of 1968. The boot lid retained the S-Type's chromed blade to its edge, but also included a "leaper" Jaguar logo as well.
The XF was developed at Jaguar's Whitley
Whitley, Coventry
Whitley is a suburb of southern Coventry in the West Midlands of England.-Industry and commerce:Whitley is the home of the Whitley plant, which is the Engineering Centre and Headquarters of Jaguar Cars Limited...
design and development HQ in Coventry
Coventry
Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands in England. Coventry is the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom. It is also the second largest city in the English Midlands, after Birmingham, with a population of 300,848, although...
and is built in Castle Bromwich
Castle Bromwich Assembly
Castle Bromwich Assembly is a factory owned by Jaguar Cars. It is located on the Chester Road in Castle Vale, Birmingham, England.The facility currently handles body stamping operations, body assembly, paint and trim, and final assembly for the Jaguar XF, Jaguar XJ and Jaguar XK...
, Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
. During its development the XF was known by its code name X250.
The interior included some unique features such as the air-conditioning vents which are flush-fitting in the dash, rotating open once the engine is started, and a rotating gearshift dial called the JaguarDrive Selector which rises out of the centre console. Another departure from the traditional Jaguar cabin ambiance is the use of pale-blue backlighting to the instruments, switchgear, and around major control panels. Some minor systems, such as the interior lighting, are controlled simply by touching the plastic light covers. The glove compartment also opens to the touch. Unusually the XF has no cloth interior option, with even the most basic model being fully trimmed in leather to even areas that have employed plastic on previous Jaguars. Real wood veneers are available, but have been joined by aluminium trim to create a modern look to the passenger compartment.
Models
The XF was launched with a variety of models called, depending on country, Luxury, Premium Luxury (or Premium), Portfolio (or Premium Portfolio), SV8 (or Supercharged) and XFR. For the UK market, a company car friendly Executive Edition with a lower tuned 3.0 L diesel was launched in 2011.| Models | Luxury | Premium Luxury | Portfolio | SV8 | XF Supercharged | XFR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engines | 2.7D, 3.0, 3.0D, 3.0DS, 4.2 | 2.7D, 3.0, 3.0D, 3.0DS, 4.2, 5.0 | 3.0, 3.0D, 3.0DS, 5.0 | 4.2 Supercharged | 4.2 Supercharged, 5.0 Supercharged 470 PS | 5.0 Supercharged 510 PS |
XF Supercharged: 2009–
The 2008 4.2 supercharged engined was replaced by the new 5.0-litre supercharged engine rated 470 PS, and came with Adaptive Dynamics (computer controlled continuously variable damping) and Active Differential Control (electronically controlled rear differential).XFR: 2009–
The XFR was announced at Detroit's North American International Auto ShowNorth American International Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Center, usually in January. It is among the largest auto shows in North America.-History:...
in January 2009 as a new performance derivative of the XK range, and featured the new 5.0-litre Supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine rated 510 PS, a revised front bumper and spoiler and 20 inches (508 mm)-inch alloy wheels.
Police car: 2009–
A special version of the XF Diesel S was announced in 2009 for the UK police carPolice car
A police car is a ground vehicle used by police, to assist with their duties in patrolling and responding to incidents. Typical uses of a police car include transportation for officers to reach the scene of an incident quickly, to transport criminal suspects, or to patrol an area, while providing a...
market, with the first police force orders in 2010. It included a roof-mounted light bar with 3,600 light elements, side alley lights, blue and white strobing LEDs in the grille and blue flashing LEDs along the side of the car, blue and red flashing LED lights in the rear light clusters.
Aerodynamics
The car body was developed using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) before the car ever saw a wind tunnel. Every area from the outer skin to the lightweight, composite undertray to the cooling airflow (even the shape of the exterior mirrors) was optimised using this process. The higher, squarer tail is more efficient aerodynamically than a lower, rounded one, and the XF’s coupé-like roofline and raised bootlid lip improve airflow over the rear of the car. As a result, the XF has the best aerodynamic performance, in terms of drag, of any production Jaguar ever and is better than the race-bred, limited edition XJ220Jaguar XJ220
The Jaguar XJ220 is a mid-engined supercar produced by Jaguar in collaboration with Tom Walkinshaw Racing as Jaguar Sport between 1992 and 1994. It held the record for the highest top speed of a production car , until the arrival of the McLaren F1 in 1994...
supercar.
The XF’s drag coefficient is 0.29, and the front-to-rear lift balance is precisely zero. This aerodynamic performance minimises wind noise, reduces fuel consumption, and aids strong high-speed stability and handling.
Chassis
The basic sub-structure of the XF has been carried over from the S-Type, although the body has been stretched to meet crash safety requirements, and heightened to provide additional headroom while still retaining the "saloon within a coupé" proportions. The suspension and mountings are the same as that used on the XKJaguar XK
The Jaguar XK series is a series of grand tourer cars produced by British car maker Jaguar since 1996. The series was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show on 5 March 1996. The first generation of the series, the XK8, replaced the XJS, and was available as a coupé and convertible...
, while the engine line-up is basically similar to that used in the S-Type.
Sound and vibration insulation is provided by the addition of a special underbody tray and engine mounts, a tuned exhaust system, and a double bulkhead between the engine bay and passenger compartment.
Engines
| Model | Years | Engine type | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 litre V6 petrol | 2008— | 2967 cc (AJ30 Jaguar AJ-V6 engine The Jaguar AJ-V6 engine is a specialized version of Ford's Duratec 25/30 V6. One notable addition is the use of variable valve timing, a feature also shared with Mazda's version of the engine. It is available in 2.0 L, 2.5 L and 3.0 L displacements.Jaguar's AJ-V6 engine has an... ) |
238 PS@6800, 293 N·m (216.1 ft·lbf)@4100 |
| 4.2 litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol | 2008–09 | 4196 cc (AJ34 Jaguar AJ-V8 engine The Jaguar AJ-V8 is a compact DOHC V8 piston engine used in many Jaguar vehicles. It was the fourth new engine type in the history of the company. In 1997 it replaced both designs previously available on Jaguar cars: the straight-6 Jaguar AJ6 engine , and the Jaguar V12 engine... ) |
298 PS@6000, 411 N·m (303.1 ft·lbf)@4100 |
| 4.2 litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol | 2009— | 4196 cc (AJ34 Jaguar AJ-V8 engine The Jaguar AJ-V8 is a compact DOHC V8 piston engine used in many Jaguar vehicles. It was the fourth new engine type in the history of the company. In 1997 it replaced both designs previously available on Jaguar cars: the straight-6 Jaguar AJ6 engine , and the Jaguar V12 engine... ) |
300 PS@6000, 420 N·m (309.8 ft·lbf)@4100 |
| 4.2 litre supercharged V8 petrol | 2008–09 | 4196 cc (AJ34S Jaguar AJ-V8 engine The Jaguar AJ-V8 is a compact DOHC V8 piston engine used in many Jaguar vehicles. It was the fourth new engine type in the history of the company. In 1997 it replaced both designs previously available on Jaguar cars: the straight-6 Jaguar AJ6 engine , and the Jaguar V12 engine... ) |
416 PS@6250, 560 N·m (413 ft·lbf)@3500 |
| 5.0 litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol | 2009— | 5000 cc (AJ133 Jaguar AJ-V8 engine The Jaguar AJ-V8 is a compact DOHC V8 piston engine used in many Jaguar vehicles. It was the fourth new engine type in the history of the company. In 1997 it replaced both designs previously available on Jaguar cars: the straight-6 Jaguar AJ6 engine , and the Jaguar V12 engine... GEN III) |
385 PS@6500, 515 N·m (379.8 ft·lbf)@3500 |
| 5.0 litre supercharged V8 petrol | 2009— | 5000 cc (AJ133 Jaguar AJ-V8 engine The Jaguar AJ-V8 is a compact DOHC V8 piston engine used in many Jaguar vehicles. It was the fourth new engine type in the history of the company. In 1997 it replaced both designs previously available on Jaguar cars: the straight-6 Jaguar AJ6 engine , and the Jaguar V12 engine... GEN III) |
470 PS@6000-6500, 575 N·m (424.1 ft·lbf)@2500-5500 |
| 5.0 litre supercharged V8 petrol | 2009— | 5000 cc (AJ133 Jaguar AJ-V8 engine The Jaguar AJ-V8 is a compact DOHC V8 piston engine used in many Jaguar vehicles. It was the fourth new engine type in the history of the company. In 1997 it replaced both designs previously available on Jaguar cars: the straight-6 Jaguar AJ6 engine , and the Jaguar V12 engine... GEN III R) |
510 PS@6000-6500, 625 N·m (461 ft·lbf)@2500-5500 |
| 2.7 litre V6 diesel twin turbo | 2008–09 | 2720 cc (AJ-V6D 2.7) | 207 PS@4000, 435 N·m (320.8 ft·lbf)@1900 |
| 3.0 litre V6 diesel twin turbo | 2009— | 2993 cc (AJ-V6D Gen III) | 240 PS@4000, 500 N·m (368.8 ft·lbf)@2000 |
| 3.0 litre V6 diesel twin turbo | 2009— | 2993 cc (AJ-V6D Gen III S) | 275 PS@4000, 600 N·m (442.5 ft·lbf)@2000 |
Diesel engines
The XF was launched with a 2.7 L V6 diesel, which was replaced in 2009 with a new 3.0 V6 diesel AJ-V6D Gen III in two states of tune. The diesel engines are a product of the joint venture between Ford and Peugeot-CitroënPSA Peugeot Citroën
PSA Peugeot Citroën is a French manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles sold under the Peugeot and Citroën marques. Headquartered in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, PSA is the second largest automaker based in Europe and the number eight in the world.-History:In December 1974 Peugeot S.A....
.
Petrol engines
The XF featured two petrol engines at launch, 3.0 L V6 and a 4.2 L V8. The launch V8 supercharged derivative was called the SV8, and in some export markets such as the US, it was known as the Supercharged.A new 5.0 L V8 AJ133
Jaguar AJ-V8 engine
The Jaguar AJ-V8 is a compact DOHC V8 piston engine used in many Jaguar vehicles. It was the fourth new engine type in the history of the company. In 1997 it replaced both designs previously available on Jaguar cars: the straight-6 Jaguar AJ6 engine , and the Jaguar V12 engine...
GEN III engine was launched in 2009, which replaced the 4.2 V8 in most markets. The North American market retained the 4.2 L V8 as an option until 2010, as the 3.0 V6 was not made available. The supercharged version of the new V8 engines was used in the new XFR sports model.
Transmission
The XF was launched only with automatic transmission, with no manual option. The ZFZF Friedrichshafen
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, also known as ZF Group, and commonly abbreviated to ZF, is a German public company headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg....
6HP28 six-speed automatic
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
with torque converter lock-up, which was programmed to shift 10% quicker than before, and can be manually selected using paddles behind the steering wheel. Gear changes are made using a rotary dial that rises from the centre console once the engine start/stop button has been pressed.
Audio system
The Jaguar XF's standard audio system comprises a 140 watt amplifier driving eight speakers and, dependent on the specification of the model chosen, there are two other audio options available. The "premium" system consists of a nine-speaker (including subwooferSubwoofer
A subwoofer is a woofer, or a complete loudspeaker, which is dedicated to the reproduction of low-pitched audio frequencies known as the "bass". The typical frequency range for a subwoofer is about 20–200 Hz for consumer products, below 100 Hz for professional live sound, and below...
), 320 watt non-branded Alpine
Alpine Electronics
is traditionally known as an aftermarket car audio and navigation systems manufacturer, famed for their high quality, premium in-car audio units commonly known as headunits. It is a subsidiary of Alps Electric Co. and its registered head office is in Tokyo, Japan. However its main offices, or the...
stereo system.
There is also an optional surround sound audio system developed in conjunction with the renowned British speaker company Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins is a British loudspeaker company that produces mid-range through reference quality hi-fi and home theater speakers. The company name is often abbreviated to just B&W.Joe Atkins is current owner and chairman...
(B&W).
At its core there are 14 speaker drive-units (including a subwoofer) which (with the exception of the aluminium high-frequency tweeter
Tweeter
A tweeter is a loudspeaker designed to produce high audio frequencies, typically from around 2,000 Hz to 20,000 Hz . Some tweeters can manage response up to 65 kHz...
s) employ B&W's distinctive yellow DuPont
DuPont
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company , commonly referred to as DuPont, is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée du Pont. DuPont was the world's third largest chemical company based on market capitalization and ninth based on revenue in 2009...
Kevlar
Kevlar
Kevlar is the registered trademark for a para-aramid synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. Developed at DuPont in 1965, this high strength material was first commercially used in the early 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires...
composite speaker cones. Each front door contains a 168 mm (6.6 in) woofer
Woofer
Woofer is the term commonly used for a loudspeaker driver designed to produce low frequency sounds, typically from around 40 hertz up to about a kilohertz or higher. The name is from the onomatopoeic English word for a dog's bark, "woof"...
, a 100 mm (4 in) mid-range speaker
Mid-range speaker
A loudspeaker driver that produces the frequency range from approximately 300–5000 hertz is known as a mid-range.Midrange drivers are usually cone types or, less commonly, dome types, or compression horn drivers...
and a 25 mm (0.984251968503937 in) dome tweeter (the latter two wired in parallel with a crossover
Audio crossover
Audio crossovers are a class of electronic filter used in audio applications. Most individual loudspeaker drivers are incapable of covering the entire audio spectrum from low frequencies to high frequencies with acceptable relative volume and lack of distortion so most hi-fi speaker systems use a...
), while each rear door houses a similar 168 mm (6.6 in) woofer and 25 mm (0.984251968503937 in) tweeter. As a centre speaker there is a 100 mm (4 in) full-range driver, similar to the two 100 mm (4 in) full-range "surround" speakers located on the rear parcel shelf.
The subwoofer in this vehicle is located beneath the space-saving spare wheel under the trunk floor, and was believed to be the largest OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer
An original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, manufactures products or components that are purchased by a company and retailed under that purchasing company's brand name. OEM refers to the company that originally manufactured the product. When referring to automotive parts, OEM designates a...
-fitted subwoofer at time of the XF's introduction. It is a 250 mm (10 in) driver in a 35 litre sealed enclosure.
These are powered by a 440 watt Class AB DSP
Digital signal processor
A digital signal processor is a specialized microprocessor with an architecture optimized for the fast operational needs of digital signal processing.-Typical characteristics:...
amplifier that uses the Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic is a surround sound processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, designed to decode soundtracks encoded with Dolby Surround. Dolby Stereo was originally developed by Dolby in 1976 for analog cinema sound systems...
7.1 algorithm to give 7.1 surround sound
Surround sound
Surround sound encompasses a range of techniques such as for enriching the sound reproduction quality of an audio source with audio channels reproduced via additional, discrete speakers. Surround sound is characterized by a listener location or sweet spot where the audio effects work best, and...
from any stereo source.
The B&W system has been reviewed by journalists at Autocar magazine, who proclaimed it the best in-car system they have ever heard.
Safety
The XF was crash tested in the end of 2010 by EuroNCAP and it gained a four star rating. The XF's result (78% Adult Occupant, 65% Child Occupant, 43% Pedestrian Protection and 71% Safety Assist) was seen as a disappointment by many car magazines.2011 facelift
In April 2011, Jaguar revealed the details of a facelift for the XF at the New York International Auto ShowNew York International Auto Show
The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in New York City in late March or early April. It is usually held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. It usually opens on or just before Easter weekend and closes on the first Sunday after Easter...
. The new specification includes front and rear styling changes, internal trim changes, adaptive cruise control, and a new 187 bhp 450 newton metre 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
option, which, combined with a new eight-speed automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
and stop-start technology, emits 149 g/km CO2 and gives a fuel consumption of 52.3 mpgimp.
Safety
The 2011 version was safety tested in the end of 2011.Critical reception
James MayJames May
James Daniel May is an English television presenter, journalist and writer. He is best known for his role as co-presenter of the award-winning motoring programme Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond....
of Top Gear during episode 10 of series 10 reviewed the XF. Among his remarks were: "[the XF] goes like a four-door XK" and that the XF was "better value for money" than the BMW 5-series.
Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson is an English broadcaster, journalist and writer who specialises in motoring. He is best known for his role on the BBC TV show Top Gear along with co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May...
of Top Gear reviewed the XFR during episode 5 of series 13. During the review he said: "I'm not going to, even for a minute suggest that it's [XFR] better than the M5, but it's as-good-as. And praise does not get higher than that". During the same episode The Stig
The Stig
The Stig is a character in the British motoring television show Top Gear. The character plays on the anonymity of racing drivers' full-face helmets, with the running joke that nobody knows who, or indeed what, is inside the character's racing suit. The character was the creation of presenter Jeremy...
managed a lap time of 1:26.7 s with the XFR. Making the XFR only 0.5 s slower than its rival the BMW M5 (1:26.2).
Jaguar speed record
On 7 November 2008, a modified XFR was driven by Paul Gentilozzi of RocketsportsRocketsports Racing
Rocketsports Racing is a motor racing team from the United States based in East Lansing, Michigan.Rocketsports was founded in 1985 by racing driver Paul Gentilozzi to compete in the Trans-Am series. It competed in Trans-Am until 2004, when the championship was cancelled, and achieved 57 outright...
, who prepared the car, to a new Jaguar record of 225.675 mi/h on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The new record beat the previous Jaguar record of 217.1 mph (97.1 m/s) in a XJ220
Jaguar XJ220
The Jaguar XJ220 is a mid-engined supercar produced by Jaguar in collaboration with Tom Walkinshaw Racing as Jaguar Sport between 1992 and 1994. It held the record for the highest top speed of a production car , until the arrival of the McLaren F1 in 1994...
in 1992. Changes to the stock vehicle included low-mounted rear spoiler, increased power to 510 PS by a remapped ECU, a modified air intake and exhaust system and revised supercharger settings.
Awards
- The concept C-XF was awarded 2007 North American Production Preview Vehicle of the Year award.
- What Diesel? magazine awarded the XF both the Car of the Year and Best Executive Car awards in 2008.
- The XF was awarded the 2008 What Car?What Car?What Car? is a long-running UK monthly automobile magazine and website, currently edited by Steve Fowler and published by Haymarket Motoring. First published in 1973, it is intended primarily as a magazine for consumers rather than dedicated automobile enthusiasts...
Car of the Year award, as well as taking away the prize for the Best Executive Car. - In 2009, What Diesel? magazine, for the second year running, awarded the XF both the Car of the Year and Best Executive Car awards.
- The XF won the What Car? Best Executive Car category again in 2009,
- The XF was awarded 2009 SemperitSemperitThe Semperit AG Holding is a manufacturer of industrial rubber and plastic products based in Vienna, Austria. In the middle 20th century, it also produced bicycle tires for the Austrian road bicycle sold by Sears & Roebuck, including the classic white-wall tires.Owner: 50 % B&C Holding, rest free...
Irish Luxury Car of the YearCar of the YearCar of the Year is a phrase usually considered to have been invented by Motor Trend magazine in the 1950s for their annual award for best American automobile...
, beating the Volkswagen Passat CCVolkswagen Passat CCThe Volkswagen Passat CC is a 4-door coupé version of the Volkswagen Passat. It debuted in January 2008 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit...
. - The XF won the What Car? Best Executive Car award for the third time in 2010.
- For the fourth successive year, the XF won the What Car? Best Executive Car award in 2011.
Jaguar C-XF: 2007 concept
The Jaguar C-XF (for Concept-XF) was a concept carConcept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
that was designed to showcase the preliminary styling cues of the upcoming Jaguar XF. The C-XF project was led by Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum
Ian Callum
Ian Callum is a British car designer who currently serves as Design Director for Jaguar and is older brother to fellow car designer Moray Callum. He is married, has two sons and currently resides in Oxfordshire, England.-Early years:...
and Head of Advanced Design Julian Thomson. It included a 4.2-litre supercharged V8 engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift, single slim-wedged headlamps which have evolved from the twin-lamp motif seen on past Jaguars, performance-themed interior, JaguarDrive Selector, Dual View screen, and a Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins
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audio system.
The vehicle was unveiled in the 2007 North American International Auto Show
North American International Auto Show
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A prototype with a body styling that was based on the S-Type had also been built, but was rejected before the C-XF concept was finalised.
External links
- Official Jaguar XF website
- XF eBrochure
- Media kits: C-XF, XF