JAGUAR XK "PUT ON ACCELERATOR AND SIT ON JAGUAR"
More than three decades since the iconic XK went to cat heaven, its spirit lives on in a new breed of sleek Jaguar coupes and convertibles. The latest Jaguar XK maintains classic design cues like the oval grille, but adds a modern all-aluminum body and high-tech features designed to better appeal to today's luxury car buyers.
Thanks to recent upgrades, the Jaguar XK boasts substantial performance capabilities that don't come at the cost of luxury or charm. Although it's certainly not perfect, Jag's much-improved XK deserves serious consideration.
JAGUAR MODELS:-
1. Jaguar XK S Couple 5.0L Supercharged ( 5000 CC, Automatic) Rs 88 Lacs
2. Jaguar XK R 5.0L V8 Petrol Convertible ( 5000 CC, Automatic) Rs 97 Lacs
3. Jaguar XK R 5.0L V8 Petrol Coupe ( 5000 CC, Automatic) Rs 93 Lacs
4. Jaguar XK R Convertible Special Edition ( 5000 CC, Automatic) Rs 1.27 Crores
5. Jaguar XK R Coupe Special Edition ( 5000 CC, Automativc) Rs 1.27 Crores
OVERVIEW:-
Since its inception in the 1930s, Jaguar has tried to combine grace, space and pace into one superlative package. Models like the SS100, the E-type and the XK were built upon that vision – a vision Jaguar’s current range continues to uphold. However, after driving Jaguar’s fastest production car, the XKR-S coupé, you can’t help but think that the formula has gotten a bit skewed.
The current Jaguar XK, XKR and XKR-S are all available in two-door coupe and convertible body styles. The standard XK comes with a 5.0-liter V8 good for 385 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. The XKR offers a supercharged version of that engine cranking out 510 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque. In the supercharged XKR-S, output is pumped up to 550 hp and 502 lb-ft. All engines are paired with a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters for manual shift control. Controlling the transmission is one of the XK's more distinctive features -- a rotary shift knob rises out of the center console after you press the pulsating start button. It's a bit gimmicky, but easy to use.
Jaguar India has proved itself once again, that its cars are one of the most stylish and luxurious ones available in the market today. And the fine example of this is Jaguar XK, which is high on performance and power. Look wise, the Jaguar XK is capable of making its rivals go green with envy. This stylish looking car is available in wide color range and the 20 inches of alloy wheels beautifully fit into the well carved wheel arches. Under the hood, Jaguar XK comes with a dynamic and robust 5.0 litre of AJ V8 GEN III supercharged petrol engine that generates 510 PS of maximum power at 6000-6500 rpm along with 625 Nm of peak torque at 2500-5500 rpm. The engine has been coupled with six speed automatic transmission that has Jaguar’s sequential Shift. The adaptive dynamics, active differential, high performance braking system and dynamic stability control makes the new Jaguar XK top notch on the road.
DESIGN AND EXTERIOR:-
1. INTERIOR :-
The cabin of the Jaguar XK competes with the exterior design for elegance, craftsmanship, sophistication and style. Jaguar XK India has a high quality cabin and a generous interior features list which involves handsome artwork using the finest metal switchgear, soft-grain leather coverings, wood veneers, and smooth chrome. The interior features of Jaguar XK India include leather heated and cooled seats, a heated leather steering wheel, humidity control, an auxiliary input jack, a message center and trip computer, keyless entry and push button start. Standard entertainment features include a Bowers and Wilkins premium sound system, a six-disc CD changer, an auxiliary power outlet, Windows Media Audio with MP3 disc compatibility , navigation, a seven-inch touch screen and SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
Interior Measurement:-
The Jaguar XK's interior isn't the roomiest in its class , though its front-seat legroom is far better than average and its dimensions are manageable for adults. The backseat exists only in name; there is no legroom unless the front occupants slide forward. The Jaguar XK doesn’t have a lot of trunk space either. On the convertible, there is 11.1 cubic feet of trunk space with the roof up and 7.1 cubic feet with the convertible top down. The coupe has a little more space measuring 11.7 cubic feet. Interior cargo space is also limited. Up front, there is a small center console, shallow door pockets and two cup-holders. So, the rear seats come in handy only to be used in conjunction with the cargo space.
2. EXTERIOR:-
From no angle is the XK a subtle car, especially not the front. While it’s based on the XK, the pursuit of pace has lead to extensive modifications. Optimizing the aerodynamics meant adding air inlets on the bumper, a new upside-down grille and a carbon-fibre splitter to reroute the air flow under the car, and slots on the bonnet to help cool the engine. Bigger side skirts give the impression that the car is hugging the ground. At the rear are more carbon-fibre bits, like the wing on the boot-lid and the diffuser underneath. The end result is a reduction in aerodynamic lift by 26 percent with no increase in drag. In fact, the XK looks more like a racing car than an elegant grand tourer. On the inside, though, are all the creature comforts you’d expect from a Jaguar. The sporty, frame-hugging seats are well padded and lined with imitation carbon-fibre, and offer 16-way power adjustment. There is two-zone climate control, a 525W Bowers & Wilkins audio system and a reversing camera. Clearly there have been no Lamborghini Superleggera-style cutbacks to save weight, and the unchanged 1.73-tonne kerb weight proves as much.
The style and luxury epitomized in Jaguar XK is an example of best design, engineering and technology. Jaguar works whole heatedly on its cars to bring that awe expression on face. Even passing by a Jaguar XK creates some uneasiness inside; such is the aura of the luxury on wheels. Jaguar offers both coupe and convertible styles of Jaguar XKR and both possess supremacy in terms of looks. Its sweeping, athletic lines ooze out abundant visual energy. The aluminum body of Jaguar XK not just reduces its overall weight but results in overall aerodynamics which in turn improves car performance, particularly in convertible models.
The front look I already uttered that cannot be digested in just a glimpse, Jaguar’s super luxurious car demands gaze. The automatic slimline Bi-function HID Xenon headlights have LED daylight running lights; washers which operate with the ‘screen wash-wipe’ function and can be leveled automatically. The front bumper has chrome outboard bezel and black mesh inserts. The two part grille is the most attractive feature in the exteriors. The mesh grille has gloss black finish and the upper grille is outlined by chrome. The bonnet louvers has Supercharged scripted on it. The paint finish on the body will make you fall in love with this car. The sloping windscreen is heated automatically and possesses rain sensing wipers.
Exterior Measurement:-
Jaguar XK has a length of 4794 mm and width including the ORVMs of 2028 mm . However, the overall width with mirrors folded is 1892 mm. The height of Jaguar XKR Coupe is 1322 mm while that of XKR Convertible is 1329 mm. The wheelbase is 2752 mm. The car is blessed with ground-hugging proportions which can be seen in its ground clearance measuring 100 mm. XKR has a turning circle radius of 10.9 m.
PERFORMANCE AND ENGINE:-
Jaguar XK is a very stylish car and is offered in Coupe and convertible body styles. But both the variants are powered by the same 5.0 litre V8 supercharged engine, which conveniently churns out 512 PS of peak power accompanied by 625 Nm of maximum torque. The six speed automatic gearbox with Jaguar Sequential Shift has been well-mated with this 5000cc of petrol engine. When accelerated, the stylish Jaguar XF whooshes away with a top speed of 250 km per hour and take up merely 4.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 kmph speed mark , which is highly impressive.
The XK was unveiled in 2011 with 542bhp, making it the most powerful production car from Jaguar yet. It trumps the standard XKR by 40bhp and its 300kph top speed is faster by 50kph. The 0-100 time is down by almost half a second to 4.8sec, and that’s despite the weight remaining the same.
But even before you turn a wheel, what sets the mood in the XK is the exhaust note. Exhaust gases from both banks of cylinders intersect via a beautiful X-piece. The deep, throaty rumble this Jag makes is guttural and raw, and it resonates in the cabin, egging you to go faster. Sweetening the experience further are flaps in the exhaust that add more depth to the sound. But it isn’t all about making your hair stand on end – the new exhaust is also responsible for unleashing many of the extra horses on the XK by reducing back-pressure and adding a manic edge to the way the revs build. The remapped ECU also gives sharper responses and quicker gear shifts.
But all such facts and numbers remain meaningless until you get in and drive the car. And once you’ve driven it, the numbers cease to matter. That’s because driving the XK fast is an experience that makes you breathe faster, leaves your hands clammy and your knees shaking just a little. There is an urgency in everything the XK does that just puts you on the edge, especially in Dynamic mode. The power and torque from the perfectly square AJ V8 motor are spread across the rev range, but there is so much of it on tap and such is the connection between the throttle pedal and the engine that no matter what speed you’re at or in which gear, even a light tap on the throttle results in a neat shove in the back. Mash the throttle hard and the engine revs angrily to the 6,500rpm mark. The six-speed gearbox is quick to shift up, adding to the sizzling pace. Downshifts are quick too, although getting the gearbox to shift down requires prior planning and revs to spare.
But even before you turn a wheel, what sets the mood in the XK is the exhaust note. Exhaust gases from both banks of cylinders intersect via a beautiful X-piece. The deep, throaty rumble this Jag makes is guttural and raw, and it resonates in the cabin, egging you to go faster. Sweetening the experience further are flaps in the exhaust that add more depth to the sound. But it isn’t all about making your hair stand on end – the new exhaust is also responsible for unleashing many of the extra horses on the XK by reducing back-pressure and adding a manic edge to the way the revs build. The remapped ECU also gives sharper responses and quicker gear shifts.
But all such facts and numbers remain meaningless until you get in and drive the car. And once you’ve driven it, the numbers cease to matter. That’s because driving the XK fast is an experience that makes you breathe faster, leaves your hands clammy and your knees shaking just a little. There is an urgency in everything the XK does that just puts you on the edge, especially in Dynamic mode. The power and torque from the perfectly square AJ V8 motor are spread across the rev range, but there is so much of it on tap and such is the connection between the throttle pedal and the engine that no matter what speed you’re at or in which gear, even a light tap on the throttle results in a neat shove in the back. Mash the throttle hard and the engine revs angrily to the 6,500rpm mark. The six-speed gearbox is quick to shift up, adding to the sizzling pace. Downshifts are quick too, although getting the gearbox to shift down requires prior planning and revs to spare.
RIDE,BRAKING AND HANDLING:-
To make the XK lighter on its feet an extensive overhaul of the suspension was carried out, including lowering the ride height, increasing the spring rates, beefing up the uprights and lightening the components.
The XK also uses forged 20-inch wheels which are lighter and wrapped with stickier rubber. Nothing has been overlooked; the electronic rear differential and the DSC have been recalibrated to allow for a sportier driving experience. The lenient ‘Trac’ DSC system allows drivers to indulge in lurid drifts without ESP intervention, and it even has a launch mode. It is immediately apparent that Jaguar’s efforts to make the XK more “pointy” have worked. The light steering commands changes of direction with such quickness and immediacy that if it weren’t for the supportive seats you’d get knocked around like a sack of potatoes. The revised suspension has a firmness that seems very businesslike without being brutal.
The handling of the Jaguar XK is smooth and very dynamic. The car features Adaptive Dynamics that examine speed, body movements and steering about 500 times per second and then according adjust the suspension with the electronic damper that help in achieving the right balance between precise handling and comfort. To enhance the handling system of the car, Jaguar XK also features DSC or Dynamic Stability Control, which acts whenever the wheels are slipping. The braking system of Jaguar XK is quite advanced. The car variants are blessed with emergency brake assist that automatically activates anti lock braking system when ever emergency brakes are applied. The 380mm of front discs brakes with aluminium calipers give in more control and sensitivity . Cruise control and Automatic Speed Limiter system are also installed as standard features in Jaguar XK and proffer augmented expediency when driving.
Jaguar XK is well-equipped with numerous safety features, which not only aims to protect the passengers, but also make sure that the car is also safe and secure. The ARTS or Adaptive Restraint Technology System of Jaguar is present in XK that safeguard the front seat passengers in case of accident. Within a matter of seconds, this system detects the seat position and the status of seat belts and set out airbags in the best possible way. Another high point in the safety department of Jaguar XK is the roll over protection in Jaguar XK (Convertible). In case the car rolls over completely, 2 big hoops beneath the rear tonneau are set out in just 65 milliseconds . Jaguar Smart key system ensures keyless entry and start. Front and rear parking cameras and present with touch screen visual aids. The Perimeter Sensing and Sounder, Microwave Intrusion Sensor surrounds you within safe hands. Remote central locking and Valent Mode are also available .
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:-
JAGUAR VARIANTS:-
| Variants | Transmission | Engine Description | Mileage | Power | AC | Power Steering | Central Locking | ||||
| City | Highway | ||||||||||
| (Petrol) | Automatic | 5000cc 8 Cylinder 32 Valve |
5.8 | 12.0 | 503bhp @ 6000-6500rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard | |||
| (Petrol) | Automatic | 5000cc 8 Cylinder 32 Valve |
5.9 | 12.0 | 503bhp @ 2500-5500rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard | |||
| (Petrol) | Automatic | 5000cc 8 Cylinder 32 Valve |
5.8 | 12.0 | 503bhp @ 6000-6500rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard | |||
| (Petrol) | Automatic | 5000cc 8 Cylinder 32 Valve |
5.9 | 12.0 | 503bhp @ 2500-5500rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard | |||
| (Petrol) | Automatic | 5000cc 8 Cylinder 32 Valve |
5.3 | 11.6 | 542bhp @ 6000-6500rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard | |||
COURTESY : AARUSH
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