is jaguar launching a new vehicle ??

ac 427 · 25th January 2006, 11:30

long time nothing execptional has come from the jaguar stable. . . .just wanted to know if you guys have any information on a new vehicle being launched. . .

Aditya · 25th January 2006, 11:39

For 2006, it's just the new XK that's coming. A supercharged version of the same is expected later (probably in 2007) and that is supposed to be followed by an all aluminium S-Type.

ac 427 · 25th January 2006, 12:05

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Originally Posted by Aditya

For 2006, it's just the new XK that's coming. A supercharged version of the same is expected later (probably in 2007) and that is supposed to be followed by an all aluminium S-Type.

but the xk was lauched earlier . . is this a upgrade of the same and the aluminium s tye was alredy lauched or was it the aluminium on the E type. . . ?

Aditya · 25th January 2006, 12:13

Only the aluminium XJ saloon is on the road.
Deliveries of the aluminium XK coupe and convertible start only this year.
The S-Type is an E Class sized saloon which is still not made in aluminium. That's Ian Callum's next project.

1Day · 25th January 2006, 20:23

the new XK is growing on me and it seems like a good alternative to BMW 6..I know XKR would never be even close to an M6 but it would be quite a bit cheaper and still pretty quick. I like the new interiors of the jag they are nice..love the whole flow of lines on the XK except the headlamps..thats the only thing I would love to change other than that this car for the price is nice..a good alternative..

and I believe next year we should see the S type in auto shows and production should make it by late 2007 or early 2008 or so..

Aditya · 25th January 2006, 21:13

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Originally Posted by 1Day

the new XK is growing on me and it seems like a good alternative to BMW 6..I know XKR would never be even close to an M6 but it would be quite a bit cheaper and still pretty quick.

I wouldn't count it out just yet. Remember the BMW M6 is a heavy and complicated machine. The XK will be light. We've seen what a light 997 Carrera S can do with just 355bhp. The M6 with over 500bhp may be fast in a straight line but, the Porsche 911 remains the definitive sports coupe.

ajmat · 25th January 2006, 21:52

Check out the Top Gear Series where they time the M6 Vs AMV8 Vs 911 S (which has 100 bhp less) on the demanding Isle of Man TT route driven by the Stig and the Porker creamed them all

rahul_intlad · 31st January 2007, 20:02

Jaguar XK Exterior Styling Pack:

Jaguar has announced the Exterior Styling Pack for its XK model range and will be available from March 2007.

The new XK Exterior Styling Pack consists of a front valance, rear valance, upper and lower mesh grilles in a choice of bright or black finish, sill appliqués as well as new exhaust tailpipe finishers.
As with all of the body styling packages, engineering integrity has been maintained.

Source: Car Body Design - Car Design for Automotive Designers, Engineers and Enthusiasts

1Day · 1st February 2007, 00:01

Nice, i really like this car, but just not enough to buy it, beautiful car none the less..love the interiors...should have been a little more out there, i guess jaguar is still targeting older (50+) crowd...

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ac 427 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,393 Thanked: 244 Times View My Garage	is jaguar launching a new vehicle ?? long time nothing execptional has come from the jaguar stable. . . .just wanted to know if you guys have any information on a new vehicle being launched. . .
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25th January 2006, 11:39	#2
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,835 Thanked: 77,054 Times View My Garage	For 2006, it's just the new XK that's coming. A supercharged version of the same is expected later (probably in 2007) and that is supposed to be followed by an all aluminium S-Type.
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25th January 2006, 12:13	#4
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,835 Thanked: 77,054 Times View My Garage	Only the aluminium XJ saloon is on the road. Deliveries of the aluminium XK coupe and convertible start only this year. The S-Type is an E Class sized saloon which is still not made in aluminium. That's Ian Callum's next project. Last edited by Aditya : 25th January 2006 at 12:14.
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25th January 2006, 20:23	#5
1Day Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago/Delhi Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	the new XK is growing on me and it seems like a good alternative to BMW 6..I know XKR would never be even close to an M6 but it would be quite a bit cheaper and still pretty quick. I like the new interiors of the jag they are nice..love the whole flow of lines on the XK except the headlamps..thats the only thing I would love to change other than that this car for the price is nice..a good alternative.. and I believe next year we should see the S type in auto shows and production should make it by late 2007 or early 2008 or so.. Last edited by 1Day : 25th January 2006 at 20:25.
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25th January 2006, 21:52	#7
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,862 Thanked: 27,966 Times View My Garage	Check out the Top Gear Series where they time the M6 Vs AMV8 Vs 911 S (which has 100 bhp less) on the demanding Isle of Man TT route driven by the Stig and the Porker creamed them all Last edited by ajmat : 25th January 2006 at 21:55.
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31st January 2007, 20:02	#8
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	Jaguar XK Exterior Styling Pack: Jaguar has announced the Exterior Styling Pack for its XK model range and will be available from March 2007. The new XK Exterior Styling Pack consists of a front valance, rear valance, upper and lower mesh grilles in a choice of bright or black finish, sill appliqués as well as new exhaust tailpipe finishers. As with all of the body styling packages, engineering integrity has been maintained. Source: Car Body Design - Car Design for Automotive Designers, Engineers and Enthusiasts
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1st February 2007, 00:01	#9
1Day Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago/Delhi Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Nice, i really like this car, but just not enough to buy it, beautiful car none the less..love the interiors...should have been a little more out there, i guess jaguar is still targeting older (50+) crowd...
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