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Cleverl Photochoppers have created this 2011 Jaguar XJ Coupe out of thin pixels--but is it real?

Cleverl Photochoppers have created this 2011 Jaguar XJ Coupe out of thin pixels--but is it real?

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Last week's gala introduction of the 2010 Jaguar XJ will have a follow-up act--or two.

Jaguar's already acknowledged it's working on hybrid versions of its new range-topping sedan. During interviews for the introduction of the aluminum-bodied, sleek new XJ, Jaguar design director Ian Callum also acknowledged a two-door version is at least in the minds of the British brand's directors.

An XJ Coupe has already been penned, Callum says.

A two-door XJ would be the first in the company's lineup since 1978, when it sold the XJC. That car was a short-wheelbase version of the contemporary XJ sedan, and the same philosophy and mechanicals could work with the new car. Jaguar still offers its XK coupe and convertible, but moved those vehicles smartly into Porsche 911 territory when it redesigned them in 2007.

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  1. ma_DavidSilverM3 avatar DavidSilverM3 Posted: 7/15/2009 10:20am PDT

    If its not real then they need to make it real. The photoshop is hot.
     
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  2. ma_bepsf avatar bepsf Posted: 7/15/2009 10:40am PDT

    I agree that Jaguar needs to just build this car - but with a pillarless roofline...

    It could easily put the CL/S-Class coupe and 6 Series to shame.
     
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  3. ma_jaafar_sn avatar jaafar_sn Posted: 7/15/2009 1:49pm PDT

    i think thats good but its hard for jaguar to enter this market (the full size coupe) or ( personal luxury) because the CL-Class only remained and its an exclusive (it may sell 10000) in the generation . all the rivals are disconnected like (cadillac Eldorado) or (BMW 8-series) or (Lincoln Mark) .. jaguar wants models to make revenue not an expansive models didnt have customers ..
     
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  4. ma_moe23l avatar moe23l Posted: 7/15/2009 2:04pm PDT

    Im gonna have one custom built i like it that much i own a xfr now and i love it i have been doin my research from the moment i saw this car. if u guys think about it the CL-Class is around 199.4 inches long so if u take the short wheelbase version at around 201.6 inches it would be a one of a kind CL and Bentley GT killer .... Hey by the way the only coach builders that i know that can pull this off would be west coast customs last year they took a S550 and made it a coupe..........
     
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  5. ma_gazzed avatar gazzed Posted: 7/15/2009 4:49pm PDT

    just make sure to take-out tacky c-pillar and re-design a more british "jaguar" themed tail lamp...
     
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  6. ma_WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 7/15/2009 5:51pm PDT

    it looks too long and frumpy for a 2 door. They woudl be better rethinking it as it would take sales away from the frankly brilliant XKR
     
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  7. ma_Mike avatar Mike Posted: 7/15/2009 9:06pm PDT

    Get rid of the B pillar, paint the C pillar body color and they'd have a decent S class coupe/CL rival. But I still think it's rather pointless, as I can't see anything this could give you that an XK couldn't; with that sloping roofline it can't have much more rear seat space, so I agree with Wizards.
     
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  8. ma_HECTOR avatar HECTOR Posted: 7/16/2009 3:14am PDT

    I'm not sure about this. I think the XF would be a better candidate for a coupe. It's smaller and should be more nimble, a proper sports coupe. If Jaguar does it with the XJ it may be because they want to compete with the CL class and 6 series but that wouldn't be a fair fight for Jaguar.
     
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  9. ma_vjqc11 avatar vjqc11 Posted: 7/16/2009 11:15am PDT

    GUYS ITS JUST A PHOTOSHOP PICTURE CALM DOWN LOL!! But Jag has to build this thing it is freakin awesome! I know Ford crying right about now!
     
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  10. ma_vjqc11 avatar vjqc11 Posted: 7/16/2009 11:15am PDT

    GUYS ITS JUST A PHOTOSHOP PICTURE CALM DOWN LOL!! But Jag has to build this thing it is freakin awesome! I know Ford crying right about now!
     
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  11. ma_www.mywheelsonwalls.com avatar www.mywheelsonwalls.com Posted: 7/16/2009 5:20pm PDT

    So why should Jaguar build this?
    Marketing, marketing, marketing!!!! People will run into showrooms for a look and then buy the more sensible yet equally good looking sedan. Also you can bet that those who see this computer generated image also went to Jaguars website today and now know Jaguar makes an XK, XF, and a soon to be all new XJ!!!!!!
     
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  12. ma_WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 7/16/2009 6:50pm PDT

    So why should Jaguar build this?
    Marketing, marketing, marketing!!!! People will run into showrooms for a look and then buy the more sensible yet equally good looking sedan. Also you can bet that those who see this computer generated image also went to Jaguars website today and now know Jaguar makes an XK, XF, and a soon to be all new XJ!!!!!!

    sort of like the argument between an M5 and and M6 yea ? the M6 is a good lookign coupe (regardless of that stupid boot lid), but get to the showroom and see the cheaper and more practical M5 and its a no brainer.

    either way though i still dont like the idea of this (even if it is a styling exercise). It needs to be a real GT style to warrant its place as the halo Jaguar car !
     
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  13. By  usb flash 8gb Posted: 1/4/2010 9:19pm PST

    What is the source? this rendering also has a source? what has happened to you guys? you use to be darn good with latest news.
     
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