6th September, 2005
The most technologically advanced Jaguar ever designed and produced will make
its southern hemisphere debut at the Australian International Motor Show in
Sydney in October.
The all-new Jaguar XK sports features the latest aerospace construction
technologies, creating a car that is lighter, stronger, quicker and
better-handling than its long-running predecessor.
The body shell is comprised entirely of lightweight aluminium panels,
castings and extrusions riveted and epoxy-bonded together to create a structure
31 per cent stiffer than the superseded XK.
Aluminium construction pays further dividends. At 1595kg the new XK is about
90kg lighter than its predecessor, reversing an industry trend for some newer cars to
be heavier.
The Jaguar’s latest-generation 4.2-litre V8 engine uses new fuel-injection
technology to develop 224kW and 411Nm of torque, pushing the XK from rest to
100km/h in just 6.2 seconds.
Jaguar’s traditional J-gate automatic transmission has been replaced with a
new six-speed automatic incorporating wheel-mounted paddles for sequential
manual changes.
For all its technology, motor show goers are likely to focus on the new XK’s
beautiful styling – the first production model shaped entirely under the
direction of current Jaguar design director Ian Callum.
The Scotsman, who will be accompanying the car to the Sydney show, says the
new XK remains true to the fundamental values of Jaguar design.
“The entire design team worked with the values of Jaguar founder Sir William
Lyons to create a car with clean lines, a purposeful stance and exquisite
proportions,” said Callum.
The interior of the XK is as impressive as the exterior. Big and roomy, the
interior combines traditional luxury materials such as real hand-fettled wood
with modern trim surfaces.
The new Jaguar is the latest addition to what is shaping up as the “year of
the coupe” at the Australian International Motor Show.
Among the new cars already scheduled for debut at the show are the Aston
Martin V8 Vantage coupe, BMW M6 coupe, Maybach Exelero concept coupe and the stunning
Peugeot 407 Coupe.
The Australian International Motor Show opens to the public at the Darling
Harbour Exhibition Centre on 14th October and continues until the 23rd.
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