Jaguar Rolls Out New Product Offerings

Fresh off of its sale last summer from the Ford Motor Company to Tata Motors, the iconic British car company, Jaguar, is working diligently on updating its model line. Building on the successful launch last year of the Jaguar XF, the car company has two new models which they plan on releasing later this year at 2010 models. Both cars – the XKR and XFR -- were introduced at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.

Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars said: "We've started 2009 with the introduction of an advanced new generation engine that set new benchmarks in terms of performance, economy and efficiency. Our cars meet the challenges of the modern world and the needs of today's consumers -- and they're also true to the Jaguar philosophy of creating beautiful fast cars."

The 2010 XFR will be powered by the all-new supercharged 510bhp V8 with acceleration from 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds, which will make the car the fastest Jaguar sports sedan. A naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8, producing 385bhp, powers the XF Portfolio and Premium models. XF retains the 4.2-liter V8 from the previous year.

Distinguished by unique exterior and interior design features, the XFR includes revised bumpers and lower front air intakes, sill extensions, hood louvers and grilles, four tailpipes, a trunk-lid spoiler, unique seats and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Both new engines for the XF range have highly competitive fuel economy and CO2 emissions figures. The 5.0-liter naturally aspirated XF delivers combined average fuel consumption of 25.4mpg while the XFR delivers 22.5mpg.

For the next XK and XKR Coupe and Convertibles, all-new V8 engines are being made available, powerplants which are expected to deliver more power and performance with greater efficiency. The all-new AJ-V8 Gen III direct-injection engines are the most advanced and efficient direct-injection engines Jaguar has ever produced.

The XKR features a 5.0-liter supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III delivering 510bhp, 461lb-ft of torque and propels to 60mph in just 4.6 seconds while the XK Portfolio features a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated AJ-V8 Gen III delivering 385bhp, 380lb-ft of torque and propels to 60mph in just 5.2 seconds.

Both models have improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions and meet US ULEV II/Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions regulations.

Clearly, Jaguar is heading in the right direction with its model lines, offering more powerful, but fuel efficient and clean burning engines than ever before. No longer just a niche player, the XFR and XKR will help Jaguar compete against the best that Mercedes, Lexus, BMW and Infiniti have to offer, rock solid premium cars with a distinct British pedigree.