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Jaguar XK Coupe to get new diesel, Convertible likely to miss out

 
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The expected engine is the 271hp (202kW) 3.0L unit that recently debuted in the XF Diesel S

The expected engine is the 271hp (202kW) 3.0L unit that recently debuted in the XF Diesel S

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Even the makers of luxury saloons and sports cars are having to adapt their lineups to meet toughening fuel economy and emissions standards all around the world. Porsche recently bowed down to all the environmental pressure with the unveiling of the Cayenne Diesel late last year and now Jaguar is reported to be travelling a similar path by planning a diesel version of its XK Coupe.

Joining the facelifted XKR in showrooms later this year will be updated versions of the XK Coupe and Convertible. According to WhatCar?, the 2010 model year XK Coupe, in particular, will be fitted with Jaguar’s new AJ-V6D Gen III S twin-turbocharged performance diesel.

The 3.0L V6 engine recently debuted in the XF Diesel S and is rated at an impressive (for a diesel) 271hp (202kW) and 443lb-ft (600Nm). It is capable of sending the XF saloon from 0-60mph in just 5.9 seconds so in the lighter XK Coupe performance should be even better. Fuel economy in the XK Coupe should also be better than that of the XF so expect to see numbers improved on the saloon’s 34.5mpg (6.8L/100km).

A six-speed automatic will likely be standard and only the XK Coupe is expected to feature the new diesel mill.



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  1. ma_azlan avatar azlan Posted: 2/19/2009 2:46pm PST

    cant some cars just remain being what they should be... its cool to have a lot of saloons and small cars coming with diesel but i dont want all the sport cars being taken over as well, yea it might get great torque but thats ruined by the horrible noise diesels give and the lack of top end power. i just want some cars to be left alone. if someone wanted a jag xk they want everyone to know that the car sounds great and its got a beautiful petrol v8, but who wants to turn up in your xk and have to tell people its a diesel!.
     
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