Don't miss this - Jaguar’s future cars come into focus
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Jaguar has had a troubled past in the Ford era. But now, after the success of the XF, XK and XJ, the Coventry-based brand is flushed with cash. It is ready to splurge on new products to become the best luxury brand in the world.
Jaguar has planned a seven product portfolio ready to hit the stands by 2015.
F-Type: After the success of XK, Jaguar is ready to launch an even smaller two-seat sports car - The F-Type. The plan is to compete against Porsche's Cayman, the baby Mercedes SLS, etc.
The roadster will get a supercharged and turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that is backed by two electric motors. With a combined output of 500 hp, 0-100km/hr can be had in less than 3 seconds and the roadster will hit a top speed of 322 km/h.
Compact sedan: Of course, the biggest bet from Jaguar will be an entry-level sedan to keep the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class and Audi A4 on their toes. Planned to be called the X-Type, it will use an aluminum chassis to lower weight. We are not sure whether the compact Jaguar will ride on a front- or rear-wheel drive platform, but it better be the latter. Coupe and station wagon may spawn in 2016.
XJ: An all-new flagship XJ sedan is expected to arrive in 2017. There are also plans to make a coupe version of the XJ to compete with the Mercedes-Benz CLS, BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe and Audi A7.
XF: The most popular Jaguar sedan will be redesigned in 2014 or 2015. Jaguar plans to switch to an aluminum body for the XF. A coupe version is expected in 2015 or 2016.
XK: The XK coupe and convertible will be replaced in 2014. It will be larger and more luxurious than the current model to demarcate it from the F-Type.
Crossover: The long-rumored Jaguar crossover is on the drawing board and should launch sometime in 2016. It will use an all-wheel-drive platform and a new aluminum architecture. It will compete against the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes M Class.
C-X75: The halo car of Jaguar will be a production version of the C-X75 concept from the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It will have plug-in electric motors on the front and rear axles. The main engine is being developed with the Williams F1 racing team and it will use a lightweight carbon-fiber chassis.
Only 250 units will be sold making it a collector's car. The C-X75 will be priced between $1.2 million and $1.5 million making it a worthy competitor to the Buggati Veyron.
[Source: Autonews.com]