Here"s proof that the...
Here"s proof that the launch of the hottest Scirocco ever is edging ever closer! This is one of last Scirocco R development prototypes, spied here undergoing testing at a gloomy and wet Nurburgring circuit in Germany.
Jaguar gave the new...
Jaguar gave the new striking new XJ its debut in Frankfurt ò€“
and a 1.2-litre model could be on the horizon. No, thatò€™s not a mistake, the luxury
British car maker is about to start testing its new saloon fitted with a tiny hybrid petrol
engine, which could pave the way for it to join the brandò€™s trademark 5.0-litre V8 and 3.0-litre diesel powerplants in the line-up.
The Limo-Green project is funded by the UKò€™s
Technology Strategy Board, a collaboration between car manufacturers Jaguar and Lotus, vehicle technology firm Caparo and
MIRA, the Motor Industry Research Association. Instead of powering the car"s wheels directly, the small three-cylinder engine is
actually used to generate electric power to drive the vehicle. It should be capable of 0-60mph in less than eight seconds and have a range of 620 miles.
Engineers testing the XJ mule are targeting combined fuel economy of up to
50mpg and CO2 emissions of around 120g/km, and while the Limo-Green programme
is likely to remain a prototype for the time being, Jaguar is committed to
providing green power within its range of luxury models. It is currently working to develop stop start technology for its automatic models.
The new XJ hits showrooms early next year with a choice
of V8 petrol and 3.0 diesel engines. All models come with a panoramic roof and virtual instruments as standard. Prices start at Ò£52,500 for the standard wheelbase 3.0-litre
V6 diesel Luxury model while the flagship 5.0-litre V8 supercharged long-wheelbase
version costs Ò£88,000.