Jaguar Hybrids Coming
In a recent interview with Australia’s Drive.com, Jaguar’s chief engineer Kevin Stride confirmed that Jaguar are working on a plug-in hybrid system that will focus on an electric motor as its main source of power. A small traditional petrol engine wil be used as a charging system. This is similar to the approach taken by Chevrolet with the Volt.
According to Mr. Stride, electric motors are far more efficient than the internal combustion engine - they deliver maximum torque right across the revs range - and are thus preferable as the main power supply. He points out that this is a better technical option than that used by the Lexus hybrid and Toyota Prius.
According to Mr. Stride, electric motors are far more efficient than the internal combustion engine - they deliver maximum torque right across the revs range - and are thus preferable as the main power supply. He points out that this is a better technical option than that used by the Lexus hybrid and Toyota Prius.
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2010 Jaguar XJ Preview
Autoweek has an interesting article about the next generation XJ, due in January 2010.
They reveal that many of the design features of the C-XF concept car will make it to the production car.
Jaguar XFR test
It may be an unlikely source, but David Granger writes in Esquire that the Jaguar XFR is The Most Thrilling Jaguar Ever Built.
This is what Jaguar, at its best, has stood for:
the ultimate combination of luxury, style, and breathtaking power.
Jaguars on Patrol
Business Car reports that Jaguar is aiming at the Police Pursuit market with a police-spec XF. The 275PS 3.0-litre diesel S model is currently on test by several police forces in the UK.
Jaguar at Mille Miglia 2009
Car Magazine has a wonderful as-it-happened blog report of the 2009 Mille Miglia as experienced by Johnny Smith from his co-driver seat in a C-Type Jaguar, one of six “Works Team” entries. A brilliant first person account.
New Zealand’s Classic Car lists the entries as:
- Jaguar Heritage 1956 Jaguar D-type ‘Long Nose’. Registration mark: 393 RW
- 1953 Jaguar Heritage C-type. Registration mark: NDU 289
- 1952 Jaguar C-type. Registration Mark: MDU 214
- 1953 Jaguar C-type. Registration Mark MVC 630
- 1953 Jaguar C-type. Registration Mark RAU 450
- 1954 Jaguar Mark VII. Registration Mark 97 DMH