MAHWAH, N.J., APRIL 11, 2011 ‑ The 2012 Jaguar line‑up
will make its' global debut at the 2011 New York International Auto
Show. Substantial changes and improvements across the range bring
performance and refinement to new levels, while design enhancements
strengthen the contemporary appeal of Jaguar's line‑up.
The Jaguar XF, which has won awards around the world for
both its performance and styling, receives restyled front and rear
bodywork, continuing the evolution of the Jaguar design language.
The supercharged 510 horsepower Jaguar XFR now features dramatic
new styling that will further differentiate it from the XF
sedan.
The Jaguar XK range receives elegant styling changes, while
further personalization can be made through a series of options
packages. New interior options will allow the discerning driver to
emphasize both the luxury and performance aspects of the Jaguar XK.
The Jaguar XKR has been restyled to create a powerful new visage
that stands apart from the standard XK. A thrilling new pinnacle
model, the 550 horsepower XKR‑S coupe, will be on display. The
XKR‑S is capable of a top speed of 186 mph and 0‑60 mph in 4.2
seconds.
Introduced last year, the flagship Jaguar XJ luxury sedan
receives enhancements to the interior and to the options lists. A
new Rear Seat Comfort package on the top of the line XJL Supersport
includes electric recline, lumbar adjustment and massage
functions.
These cars are the result of a design and technology
revolution at Jaguar, led by award‑winning Design Director Ian
Callum, the architect of the company's future success.
"The world has been introduced to an entirely new generation
of Jaguar cars in the past few years. With the new product range,
today's Jaguar is at full‑strength for the first time. The 2012 XK,
XF and XJ are design‑led products that break new boundaries. We
believe our cars resonate with customers on an emotional level and
that's reflected both in the way they drive and the way they look."
‑ Ian Callum, Design Director, Jaguar Cars
This year also marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most
famous and desirable cars in automotive history ‑ the Jaguar
E‑Type. The company will mark this anniversary in a series of
events across the globe. The Jaguar
E‑type made its' US debut fifty years ago as the Jaguar XKE
at the 1961 New York International Auto Show.
When launched in 1961, the appeal of the E‑Type transcended
the automotive world. So highly regarded were its' inherent
rightness of proportion, stance, and purity of line, it was
installed as an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York
City. It remains in their permanent collection to this day.
"It is impossible to overstate the impact the E‑Type had
when it was unveiled in 1961," said Ian Callum, "Here was a car
that encapsulated the spirit of the revolutionary era it came to
symbolize. The E‑Type is a design that even today continues to
inform the work we do in styling the Jaguars of the
future."
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Highlights of the Jaguar display at the New York
International Auto Show
Global Debuts:
2012 Jaguar XF Sedan
2012 Jaguar XFR Sedan
2012 Jaguar XK
US Debut:
2012 Jaguar XKR‑S
On Display:
2012 Jaguar XJ
About Jaguar
From its beginning as a manufacturer of motorcycle sidecars
in 1922, Jaguar Cars has grown to become one of the world's premier
manufacturers of luxury sedans and sports cars and with that, one
of the most recognized commercial brands. The company's vision is
simple: To produce beautiful fast cars that are desired the world
over. The company operates two manufacturing plants in the United
Kingdom and is fully engaged in environmental programs, community
work and brand awareness exercises such as motorsports.
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