| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars |
|---|---|
| Production | 2008–present |
| Assembly | Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Predecessor | Jaguar S-Type |
| Class | Mid-size luxury car/sports saloon |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Ford DEW98 platform |
| Engine |
2.2 L I4 Diesel 190 PS (140 kW)[1] |
| Transmission |
6-speed automatic (with petrol engines)[1] |
| Wheelbase | 2,909 mm (114.5 in)[1] |
| Length | 4,961 mm (195.3 in)[1] |
| Width | 2012-: 1,819 mm (71.6 in)[1] 2009-2011: 81.5 in (2,070 mm) |
| Height | 1,460 mm (57.5 in)[1] |
| Related | Ford Thunderbird (2002-05) Lincoln LS (2000-06) Jaguar S-Type (2000-08) |
| Designer | Ian Callum |
The Jaguar XF (type (X250) is a mid-size luxury car / sports saloon produced by British car manufacturer Jaguar. The car, which replaced the Jaguar S-Type, was launched at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show[2][3] following the public showing of the C-XF concept in January 2007 at the North American International Auto Show. Designed by Jaguar's design director Ian Callum,[4] it was a significant change to its predecessor.
The XF went on sale in 2008 with a range of V6 and V8 engines[5] and customer deliveries commenced in March 2008.[6]
A face-lifted XF featuring a revised front design more akin to the original C-XF concept car was announced at the 2011 New York Auto Show with manufacturing to commence from July 2011.[7]
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The styling of the finalised production XF varies from that of the C-XF, most notably around the front lights and nose, which incorporates an oval mesh grille harking back to the original XJ of 1968. The boot lid retained the S-Type's chromed blade to its edge, but also included a "leaper" Jaguar logo as well.
The XF was developed at Jaguar's Whitley design and development HQ in Coventry and is built in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. During its development the XF was known by its code name X250.[8]
The interior included some unique features such as the air-conditioning vents which are flush-fitting in the dash, rotating open once the engine is started, and a rotating gearshift dial called the JaguarDrive Selector which rises out of the centre console.[9] Another departure from the traditional Jaguar cabin ambiance is the use of pale-blue backlighting to the instruments, switchgear, and around major control panels. Some minor systems, such as the interior lighting, are controlled simply by touching the plastic light covers. The glove compartment also opens to the touch. Unusually the XF has no cloth interior option, with even the most basic model being fully trimmed in leather to even areas that have employed plastic on previous Jaguars. Real wood veneers are available, but have been joined by aluminium trim to create a modern look to the passenger compartment.
The XF was launched with a variety of models called, depending on country, Luxury, Premium Luxury (or Premium), Portfolio (or Premium Portfolio), SV8 (or Supercharged) and XFR. For the UK market, a company car friendly Executive Edition with a lower tuned 3.0 L diesel was launched in 2011.
| Models | Luxury | Premium Luxury | Portfolio | SV8 | XF Supercharged | XFR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engines | 2.7D, 3.0, 3.0D, 3.0DS, 4.2 | 2.7D, 3.0, 3.0D, 3.0DS, 4.2, 5.0 | 3.0, 3.0D, 3.0DS, 5.0 | 4.2 Supercharged | 4.2 Supercharged, 5.0 Supercharged 470 PS (346 kW; 464 hp) | 5.0 Supercharged 510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp) |
The 2008 4.2 supercharged engined was replaced by the new 5.0-litre supercharged engine rated 470 PS (346 kW; 464 hp), and came with Adaptive Dynamics (computer controlled continuously variable damping) and Active Differential Control (electronically controlled rear differential).[10]
The XFR was announced at Detroit's North American International Auto Show in January 2009 as a new performance derivative of the XK range, and featured the new 5.0-litre Supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine rated 510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp), a revised front bumper and spoiler and 20-inch (510 mm)-inch alloy wheels.[11][12]
A special version of the XF Diesel S was announced in 2009 for the UK police car market, with the first police force orders in 2010.[13] It included a roof-mounted light bar with 3,600 light elements, side alley lights, blue and white strobing LEDs in the grille and blue flashing LEDs along the side of the car, blue and red flashing LED lights in the rear light clusters.[14][15]
The car body was developed using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) before the car ever saw a wind tunnel. Every area from the outer skin to the lightweight, composite undertray to the cooling airflow (even the shape of the exterior mirrors) was optimised using this process. The higher, squarer tail is more efficient aerodynamically than a lower, rounded one, and the XF’s coupé-like roofline and raised bootlid lip improve airflow over the rear of the car. As a result, the XF has the best aerodynamic performance, in terms of drag, of any production Jaguar ever and is better than the race-bred, limited edition XJ220 supercar.
The XF’s drag coefficient is 0.29, and the front-to-rear lift balance is precisely zero. This aerodynamic performance minimises wind noise, reduces fuel consumption, and aids strong high-speed stability and handling.
The basic sub-structure of the XF has been carried over from the S-Type, although the body has been stretched to meet crash safety requirements, and heightened to provide additional headroom while still retaining the "saloon within a coupé" proportions. The suspension and mountings are the same as that used on the XK, while the engine line-up is basically similar to that used in the S-Type.
Sound and vibration insulation is provided by the addition of a special underbody tray and engine mounts, a tuned exhaust system, and a double bulkhead between the engine bay and passenger compartment.
| Model | Years | Engine type | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 litre V6 petrol | 2008— | 2,967 cc (181 cu in) (AJ30) | 238 PS (175 kW; 235 hp)@6800 | 293 N·m (216 ft·lbf)@4100 |
| 4.2 litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol | 2008–09 | 4,196 cc (256 cu in) (AJ34) | 298 PS (219 kW; 294 hp)@6000 | 411 N·m (303 ft·lbf)@4100 |
| 4.2 litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol | 2009— | 4,196 cc (256 cu in) (AJ34) | 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp)@6000 | 420 N·m (310 ft·lbf)@4100 |
| 4.2 litre supercharged V8 petrol | 2008–09 | 4,196 cc (256 cu in) (AJ34S) | 416 PS (306 kW; 410 hp)@6250 | 560 N·m (410 ft·lbf)@3500 |
| 5.0 litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol | 2009— | 5,000 cc (305 cu in) (AJ133 GEN III) | 385 PS (283 kW; 380 hp)@6500 | 515 N·m (380 ft·lbf)@3500 |
| 5.0 litre supercharged V8 petrol | 2009— | 5,000 cc (305 cu in) (AJ133 GEN III) | 470 PS (346 kW; 464 hp)@6500 | 575 N·m (424 ft·lbf)@2500-5500 |
| 5.0 litre supercharged V8 petrol | 2009— | 5,000 cc (305 cu in) (AJ133 GEN III R) | 510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp)@6500 | 625 N·m (461 ft·lbf)@2500-5500 |
| 2.7 litre V6 diesel twin turbo | 2008–09 | 2,720 cc (166 cu in) (AJ-V6D 2.7) | 207 PS (152 kW; 204 hp)@4000 | 435 N·m (321 ft·lbf)@1900 |
| 3.0 litre V6 diesel twin turbo | 2009— | 2,993 cc (183 cu in) (AJ-V6D Gen III) | 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp)@4000 | 500 N·m (370 ft·lbf)@2000 |
| 3.0 litre V6 diesel twin turbo | 2009— | 2,993 cc (183 cu in) (AJ-V6D Gen III S) | 275 PS (202 kW; 271 hp)@4000 | 600 N·m (440 ft·lbf)@2000 |
The XF was launched with a 2.7 L V6 diesel, which was replaced in 2009 with a new 3.0 V6 diesel AJ-V6D Gen III[16] in two states of tune.[17] The diesel engines are a product of the joint venture between Ford and Peugeot-Citroën. [18]
The XF featured two petrol engines at launch, 3.0 L V6 and a 4.2 L V8. The launch V8 supercharged derivative was called the SV8,[19] and in some export markets such as the US, it was known as the Supercharged.
A new 5.0 L V8 AJ133 GEN III engine was launched in 2009, which replaced the 4.2 V8 in most markets. The North American market retained the 4.2 L V8 as an option until 2010, as the 3.0 V6 was not made available. The supercharged version of the new V8 engines was used in the new XFR sports model.
The XF was launched only with automatic transmission, with no manual option. The ZF 6HP28 six-speed automatic with torque converter lock-up, which was programmed to shift 10% quicker than before, and can be manually selected using paddles behind the steering wheel. Gear changes are made using a rotary dial that rises from the centre console once the engine start/stop button has been pressed.
Next Green Car - an organisation that analyses vehicle emissions and rates them from 0 (cleanest) to 100 (dirtiest) - analysed the emissions from Jaguar's current XF range:
| Years | Model & Transmission | Fuel | Score | Economy | Emissions | Emissions Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - on | XF 2.2 TDi4 | Diesel | 43 | 52.3 mpg-imp (5.40 l/100 km) | 149 g/km | EU 5 |
| 2011 - on | XF 3.0 TDV6 | Diesel | 51 | 44.8 mpg-imp (6.31 l/100 km) | 169 g/km | EU 5 |
| 2011 - on | XF 3.0 SDV6 | Diesel | 51 | 44.8 mpg-imp (6.31 l/100 km) | 169 g/km | EU 5 |
| 2011 - on | XF 5.0 V8 | Petrol | 70 | 25.4 mpg-imp (11.1 l/100 km) | 264 g/km | EU 5 |
| 2011 - on | XF 5.0 V8 SC | Petrol | 78 | 22.5 mpg-imp (12.6 l/100 km) | 292 g/km | EU 5 |
EcoTest analysed the emissions from three XF engines; the results are below, ordered from best to worst:
| (82/100) | 2011 - on | 2.2 TDi4 | 190 HP | Diesel |
| (76/100) | 2010 - on | 3.0 TDV6 | 241 HP | Diesel |
| (65/100) | 2008 - 2009 | 2.7 TDV6 | 207 HP | Diesel |
The XF's standard audio system comprises of a 10 speaker, 400W set-up that includes a radio, CD player, WMA and MP3 compatibility as well as USB storage devices. The optional upgrade boosts power to 600W which is fed through 11 speakers (including sub-woofer) and comes with a DSP amplifier. A digital radio tuner is optional on all systems.[20]
There is also an optional Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) surround sound system available. At its core there are 17 speakers which (with the exception of the aluminium high-frequency tweeters) employ B&W's Kevlar composite speaker cones. Each front door contains a 168 mm (6.6 in) woofer, a 100 mm (4 in) mid-range speaker and a 25 mm (1.0 in) dome tweeter (the latter two wired in parallel with a crossover), while each rear door houses a similar 168 mm (6.6 in) woofer and 25 mm (1.0 in) tweeter. As a centre speaker there is a 100 mm (4 in) full-range driver, similar to the two 100 mm (4 in) full-range 'surround' speakers located on the rear parcel shelf.
The B&W system has been reviewed by journalists at Autocar magazine, who proclaimed it the best in-car system they have ever heard.[21]
A 7" full-colour screen is fitted to the dashboard of all XFs and can be used to control most multimedia systems. The same screen can also be upgraded with analogue and digital television capability. Available as an option is JaguarVoice™ which allows the driver to speak commands in order to control everything from the sound and navigation systems to telephone calls and the climate control system.[22]
The XF was crash tested in 2010 by EuroNCAP and it gained a four star rating. The XF's result was seen as a disappointment by some car magazines.[23][24] When retested in 2011 the Jaguar turned in improved scores in adult occupant, child occupant and pedestrian areas.
| Euro NCAP test results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jaguar XF (2010)[25] | ||
| Test | Points | % |
| Overall: | ||
| Adult occupant: | 28 | 78% |
| Child occupant: | 32 | 65% |
| Pedestrian: | 16 | 43% |
| Safety assist: | 5 | 71% |
| Euro NCAP test results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jaguar XF (2011)[26] | ||
| Test | Points | % |
| Overall: | ||
| Adult occupant: | 28 | 79% |
| Child occupant: | 36 | 73% |
| Pedestrian: | 22 | 62% |
| Safety assist: | 5 | 71% |
The NCWR organisation (New Car Whiplash Ratings) tested the XF and awarded it the following scores:[27]
| NCWR | Score |
|---|---|
| Geometric: | G |
| Dynamic: | G |
| Overall: | G |
G = Good A = Acceptable M = Marginal P = Poor
Deadlocks, an alarm and an engine immobiliser are fitted as standard to the XF. The car also locks itself when it reaches a pre-set speed to help protect against carjackings.[28] The XF was tested by Thatcham's New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) organisation and achieved the following ratings:[29]
| NVSR | Rating |
|---|---|
| Theft of car: | |
| Theft from car: |
In April 2011, Jaguar revealed the details of a facelift for the XF at the New York International Auto Show. The new specification includes front and rear styling changes, internal trim changes, adaptive cruise control, and a new 187 bhp (139 kW; 190 PS) 450 N·m (332 lb·ft) 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine option, which, combined with a new eight-speed automatic transmission and stop-start technology, emits 149 g/km CO2 and gives a fuel consumption of 52.3 mpg-imp (5.40 L/100 km; 43.5 mpg-US).[30]
James May of Top Gear during episode 10 of series 10 reviewed the XF. Among his remarks were: "[the XF] goes like a four-door XK" and that the XF was "better value for money" than the BMW 5-series.
Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear reviewed the XFR during episode 5 of series 13. During the review he said: "I'm not going to, even for a minute suggest that it's [XFR] better than the M5, but it's as-good-as. And praise does not get higher than that". During the same episode The Stig managed a lap time of 1:26.7 s with the XFR. Making the XFR only 0.5 s slower than its rival the BMW M5 (1:26.2).[31]
On 7 November 2008, a modified XFR was driven by Paul Gentilozzi of Rocketsports, who prepared the car, to a new Jaguar record of 225.675 mph (363.189 km/h) on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The new record beat the previous Jaguar record of 217.1 mph (349.4 km/h) in a XJ220 in 1992.[32] Changes to the stock vehicle included low-mounted rear spoiler, increased power to 510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp) by a remapped ECU, a modified air intake and exhaust system and revised supercharger settings.[33]
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars |
|---|---|
| Class | Concept car Prototype saloon car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Engine | 4.2 L V8 supercharged |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
The Jaguar C-XF (for Concept-XF) was a concept car that was designed to showcase the preliminary styling cues of the upcoming Jaguar XF. The C-XF project was led by Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum and Head of Advanced Design Julian Thomson. It included a 4.2-litre supercharged V8 engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift, single slim-wedged headlamps which have evolved from the twin-lamp motif seen on past Jaguars, performance-themed interior, JaguarDrive Selector, Dual View screen, and a Bowers & Wilkins audio system.
The vehicle was unveiled in the 2007 North American International Auto Show.[39][40]
A prototype with a body styling that was based on the S-Type had also been built, but was rejected before the C-XF concept was finalised.[41]
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