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Jaguar unveils XF Diesel S for Europe

 
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The result is all the more shocking considering Jaguar-Land Rover posted a £641.5 million ($1.05 billion) profit in 2007

The result is all the more shocking considering Jaguar-Land Rover posted a £641.5 million ($1.05 billion) profit in 2007

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Jaguar has just taken the wraps off its most advanced and powerful diesel model in its history, the all-new XF Diesel S. Powered by the carmaker’s new AJ-V6D Gen III S 3.0L six-cylinder turbodiesel engine, the sporty, yet efficient sedan will accelerate from 0-60mph in just 5.9 seconds and comfortably reach its electronically governed top speed of 155mph.

The 3.0L commonrail turbodiesel V6 engine is rated at 271hp (202kW) and 443lb-ft (600Nm) of torque – delivering 33% more power and 61% more torque from 1,500rpm than the XF’s existing 2.7L V6 diesel mill. Despite the performance gains, the bigger engine is also 12% more fuel efficient and has 10% fewer carbon-dioxide emissions. Jaguar claims it has a fuel economy of 34.5mpg (6.8L/100km) and an emissions rating of 179g of CO2/km.

A key feature of the new engine is the unique, parallel sequential turbocharger system, the first of its type to be fitted to a V-engine anywhere in the world. A six-speed automatic comes as standard.

There is also a 237hp (177kW) version of the 3.0L engine available, which produces 16% more power and a 15% increase in torque over the 2.7L diesel, allowing the XF to reach 60mph in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 149mph. Fuel economy and emissions are similar to the more powerful unit.

Distinguished by discreet ‘S’ badging, the XF Diesel S also receives significant trim and specification changes. These include unique 20in alloy wheels and a discreet boot lid spoiler. A new Portfolio version will also join the lineup next year.
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  1. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 12/28/2008 8:25pm PST

    Bring it to America, I would buy one
     
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  2. ma_NaBUru38 avatar NaBUru38 Posted: 12/29/2008 1:50pm PST

    Let's check the spec sheets of XF Diesel S' German rivals:
    o- BMW 535d, 3.0L inline-6, 286PS, 0-100km/h: 6.4s, 6,7L/100km
    o- Mercedes E 420 CDI, 4.0L V8, 314PS, 0-100km/h: 6.1s, 9.3L/100km
    o- Audi A6 3.0 TDI, 3.0 V6, 239PS, 0-100km/h: 6.6s, 6.7L/100km
    The Jaguar drinks about the same amount fuel as the six-cylinders, and is faster than any. Let's wait to check what say jouranlists about how it feels.
     
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  3. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 12/29/2008 5:33pm PST

    Well, should be great with the power and it is the Jaguar XF, which is an amazing car.
     
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  4. ma_mburleigh8 avatar mburleigh8 Posted: 12/30/2008 8:42am PST

    Hello, we need these in America too, I don't ever want to pay 4$ per gallon ever again.
     
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  5. ma_1jeong2 avatar 1jeong2 Posted: 12/30/2008 10:27am PST

    hello,

    here is south korea in asia.

    Is it only for europe??

    It will not come to asia market???

    I'm really fascinated this car!!
     
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