2008
JAGUAR NEW CAR MODEL GUIDE
 The
luxury coachmaker from Britain turns out
sensuously styled sedans, coupes and convertibles
outfitted with powerful engines, sophisticated
safety systems and uxurious on-board amenities.
2008 Jaguar models include the elegant
XJ series of full-size and stretched sedans,
sporty XK mid-size coupes and convertibles,
curvaceous S-Type mid-size sports sedans
and the compact X-Type all-wheel-drive
(AWD) sedan and wagon. This year's change
points include the XKR Portfolio in limited
numbers, the XJ's body styling revisions
and a Satin Edition for S-Type.
 XJ
Series
Jaguar's full-size luxury sedans offer
a standard wheelbase or five-inch wheelbase
extension. The powertrains use Jaguar's
4.2-liter V8 with a six-speed electronic
automatic transmission. The XJ8 packs
the naturally-aspirated V8 worth 300 horsepower,
while the XJR performance edition gets
a supercharged boost to 400 horsepower.
The long wheelbased XJ8L has a roof raiser
and expanded rear seat section, as Vanden
Plas shows lavish quarters for chauffeured
rides. The Super V8 flagship is stretched
and supercharged with performance equipment
and premium appointments. The XJ shows
fresh body styling with power vents and
a spoiler on the tail.
 XK
Series
Jaguar's XK cars as coupes or convertibles
have an aluminum structure and GT-style
body. The design tucks a two-door, four-seat
cockpit between a long prow and short
tail. The vehicle's power stems from Jaguar's
four-cam, 4.2-liter V8. The natural version
makes 300 horsepower, but a supercharger
version on the racy XKR hits 420 horsepower.
The new XKR Portfolio limited edition
rolls on 20-inch Cremona wheels and wears
aluminum side vents with Celestial Black
metallic paint. All XK models employ Jaguar's
Computer Active Technology Suspension
(CATS) for automatic shock damping, maximizing
handling and driver control.
 S-Type
Series
Jaguar's mid-size, rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
sports sedans feature a unique prow with
oval articulated headlamps flanking a
bold center grille. The entry issue S-Type
3.0 employs a 3.0-liter V6 tuned to 235
horsepower with a six-speed automatic
shifter, while the S-Type 4.2 stocks Jaguar's
4.2-liter V8 pumping 300 horsepower. The
S-Type R — packing the supercharged
V8 with low-profile tires tied to Brembo
brakes — soars to 400 horsepower.
A new Satin Edition for either the 3.0
or 4.2 S-Type shines with special body
paint colors and cabin trims in Satin
Mahogany veneers.
 X-Type
Series
More standard equipment goes to Jaguar's
2008 compact cars, conformed as a four-door
sports sedan or five-door touring wagon.
The X-Type 3.0 sedan and X-Type 3.0 Sportwagon
carry a computerized AWD device, which
applies continuous power to all wheels.
The engine is a dual-cam, 3.0-liter V6
delivering 227 horsepower through a five-speed
automatic. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
is aboard the models, and both the sedan
and Sportwagon gain 10-way power controls
for the front buckets. Additionally, the
Sportwagon stocks a Reverse Park Control
(RPC) aid. An optional Luxury Package
can add chrome mirror caps, soft-grain
leather seats and a burl walnut trim in
burl.
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