Motoring: Jaguar celebrates 75th year by announcing new models

Celebrating its 75th year in the automotive business, Jaguar presented its full 2011 model year at the 2011 Montreal International Auto Show. This stunning lineup speaks true to the heritage of Jaguar's legendary performance, delivering a superb balance of high performance, dynamic ability and refinement. 

All-new XJ for 2011
The flagship sedan range blends the sleek lines of Jaguar's new design language with the brand's latest generation engines and chassis systems. Six XJ model variants include standard and long-wheelbase (XJL) versions, the latter adding five inches of rear legroom and additional luxury amenities. The new XJ is the most powerful and luxurious in Jaguar's history, with an interior that offers the latest infotainment technology and a wide choice of leather and wood finishes. The range-topping XJ Supersport and XJL Supersport are available by special order only.

The model range includes the XJ with a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8, the XJ Supercharged with a 470 hp supercharged version of the engine, and the limited-production XJ Supersport powered by a 510 hp supercharged version. An XJ Supersport can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 5.0 seconds.

All 2011 XJ models are powered by variants of the AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0-liter V8 first introduced on the 2010 XF and XK models. The all-aluminum four-cam Jaguar V8 engines combine high power with high efficiency, thanks to such technologies as spray-guided direct fuel injection and dual independent variable cam timing, plus a variable inlet manifold on the naturally aspirated engine. On the XJ Supercharged and Supersport models, a twin vortex system (TVS) supercharger and twin water-cooled intercoolers are efficiently packaged in the engine's V.

XJ:  $88,000
XJL:  $95,500
XJ Supercharged:  $104,000
XJL Supercharged:  $107,000
XJ Supersport:  $128,000
XJL Supersport:  $131,000

2011 XK
The 2011 XK combines Jaguar's legendary performance with advanced technologies and sporting luxury to create a grand tourer with the heart and soul of a sports car. XK is available in Coupe or Convertible bodystyles, and with a choice of two engines; the 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 or exhilarating 510 hp supercharged engine. Also available to commemorate the brand's 75^th anniversary is the XKR175 75^th Anniversary Coupe.

The XK's assertive lines reflect the heightened performance delivered by powerful and efficient engines. The sculpted nose features a dramatic front bumper design with chrome details air intakes, heightening the look of power and performance. This is the beauty of a car that so effortlessly fulfills the dual roles of sophisticated, luxurious Grand Tourer and exhilarating, dynamic sports car. 

With an interior rich in craftsmanship, style and technical innovation, the 2011 XK takes the sports car experience to a whole new level. The traditional gear lever has been replaced with a sleek, space-efficient design that is compact and elegant. The interior is furnished with modern, straight-grained Figured Ebony veneer or Knurled Aluminum finish for the XK, or the stunning Dark Oak or Dark Mesh Aluminum finish for the XKR.

Production for the XKR175 75^th Anniversary Coupe will be limited to 175 units for the U.S. market and an additional 15 for Canada. All are painted Ultimate Black and also distinguished by 20-inch Kasuga alloy wheels, aerodynamic enhancements and a special interior trim. The electronically governed top speed is raised to 280 km/h, compared to 250 km/h for the standard XKR Coupe.

The ultra-luxurious Jaguar XJL

Pricing:
XK Coupe    $96,500
XK Convertible    $103,200
XKR Coupe    $107,000
XKR Convertible    $114,000
XKR175 75^th Anniversary Coupe (Limited Edition)    $116,000

2011 XF
The Jaguar XF sport sedan enters its third model year with a major powertrain change; for 2011, the 5.0-liter AJ-V8 Gen III direct-injection engine, already standard on the XF Premium model, replaces the previous 4.2-liter V8 in the XF base model. As a result, the entry Jaguar now offers 385 hp and 380 lb.-ft. of torque, substantial increases over the 300 hp and 310 lb.-ft. for the 2010 4.2-liter model, and can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds.  The 2011 Jaguar XF is the only car in its segment to offer an all-V8 engine lineup.

Interior enhancements include twin-needle stitching which extends across the dash top and gorgeous wood finishes throughout the entire interior. Whether you choose the traditional, glossy Burl Walnut on the XF or XF Premium or the stunning Dark Oak that comes with the supercharged XFR, the craftsmanship is consistently impressive.

Pricing:
XF Luxury    $62,800
XF Premium Luxury    $68,300
XFR    $85,300

New for 2011, all Jaguar models come standard with Jaguar Platinum Coverage, which includes complimentary scheduled maintenance for the five-year/80,000 km (whichever comes first) new vehicle limited warranty periods. This new program also includes no-cost replacement of wear items, such as brake rotors, pads and fluid, and windshield wiper inserts.