Track Day Motor Sports

The study will be more than just a reference to the retro-racer. The new hybrid-drive offers an extra 95 hp. That’s enough to overtake almost all cars.

With the coupe concept is Jaguar C-X16 at the IAA in Frankfurt (15th to 25th September) a taste of the sequel to the legendary E-Type. Even if the model is an absolute classic of sports car production, is the designated successor is anything but a retro model. It starts with the appearance and does not stop the drive. Read more…

The Jaguar XJ boasts a mix of elegant luxury and effortless power delivery for model year 2012, given the large luxury sedan, a new Comfort Package and other options for customization. With a 275-hp turbo-diesel as an entry model, the upgraded Jaguar XJ from two 5.0-liter V8 engines, the 385 horsepower and, with supercharged power whopping 510 hp. Available will be the new model from September 2011.

With the subtle improvements to the cabin of the Jaguar XJ sought for greater personalization and a more flexible use of space. This is evident especially in the new rear-seat comfort package with an electrical tilt adjustment of the seat backs, a likewise electrically adjustable lumbar support in four stages and a massage function. Read more…

So strong and so fast in the series, no Jaguar was before: The new XKR-S with 550 hp even breaks the magic 300 km / h mark and enjoys it as much with a torque peak of breathtaking 680 Nm. Are not comprehensive and also the chassis avoiding power boost catapults the inside and out optically modified Jaguar in just 4.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h. Cost factor for the ultimate cat: € 129,900.

Styling: For the performance sharpened

The performance of the Jaguar XKR-S is visualized already in the design of the outer skin. In addition to the purely stylistic changes that make the athletes underwent extensive flow simulations in order to raise the speed limit safely to 300 km / h. The calculated changes in these tests reduce lift on the front and rear by more than 25 percent and provide a further optimized aerodynamic lateral stability. Read more…

Two world premieres by Bertone and Jaguar were at the Geneva Motor Show 2011, the heart of the visitors beat faster: the luxury sport sedan with a hybrid drive B99 and B99 derived from GT racing version with close to 1,000 horsepower. “Stay close to the mark” is the motto at Bertone, with 99 years one of the oldest car designer in the world. It shows also the B99, for in the limousine flash websites on various historical Jaguar models.

In addition, the B99 is not the first, but already the fifth creation of Bertone on the British-based Jaguar. The name of the show car is based on the age of the famous Italian designers have produced just before the 100th anniversary in 2012.

Bertone, the designer worked in the style of traditional coachbuilders, because the B99 was crafted from aluminum elements. Here, the artist always tried to keep the character of the Jaguar brand in mind: understatement, which embodies exclusivity. It has done well in the B99 and does not act as if it would it necessarily be a version for racing. Read more…

Its claws runs of only 75 copies limited and focused particularly sporty Jaguar XKR 75 already standard. Arden now sharpens the claws of the rare big cat: the factory equipped with 530 horsepower Jaguar XKR 75 is increased by the tuner to an impressive 580 hp. The torque increases to 720 Nm even at order Sprinting speed to go to catch prey.

With the modification of the Arden Jaguar XKR 75 accelerates from 0 to 100 in just 4.3 seconds – in the series there are still 4.6 seconds. If the opponent’s object of desire for capturing still far away, Arden also creates this situation by raising the maximum speed limit of 280 km / h to 305 km / h – of course with an extension of the tachometer. Read more…

Established in 1922 as the Swallow Sidecar Company (SSC) by William Lyons, Jaguar and renamed in 1945 to refrain from discussing the German SS, the famous British brand is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Brought to the world after the war and experiencing the glory with the famous XK 120, the beast went on to a life well tormented over the redemptions. But it is still alive! Its last owner, Tata Motors, wants to know, through this special series limited to 75 copies! Dubbed XKR 75, this tribute is due to meet a huge hit with collectors of six countries: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands and United Kingdom. Read more…

Actually, you can not assume the vehicles from the British noble-Jaguar to be slow and ponderous – but present to the Speed Pack, the first time in Geneva Jaguar XKR-in a show car, will be able to pack the sister models: jump in 4.6 seconds Sun reamed big cat out of the booth at the 100 km / h mark and finished by their Geschwindigkeitsdrang only at 280 km / h – 30 km / h more than the production model.

For the performance of a five liter supercharged V8 makes 510 horsepower with impressive 625 Nm maximum torque and incredible.

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