- The Jaguar XE brings lightweight, aluminum-intensive construction to the Compact Sport Sedan segment
- The high strength, rigid body enables world class driving dynamics - with supple ride and precise handling
- All-new modular architecture developed around the fifth-generation of bonded and riveted aluminum technology from Jaguar
- A new aluminum alloy, RC5754, was developed for the XE and uses a high a percentage of recycled aluminum to reduce energy consumption and lifecycle CO2
- The world premiere of the new Jaguar XE will be held in London on September 8th
(MAHWAH, N.J.) - July 28, 2014 - The upcoming Jaguar XE has been designed around a new modular vehicle architecture and uses an aluminum-intensive unibody. Lightweight aluminum accounts for 75 percent of the structure.
Lightweight construction is a core element of Jaguar design, and Jaguar is at the forefront of aluminum technology in the automotive industry. The Jaguar XJ, XK and F-TYPE have all been developed using exceptionally stiff bonded and riveted aluminum structures: now the XE becomes the latest model to use this aerospace-inspired technology. This light and strong architecture will deliver exceptional torsional stiffness, and will incorporate highly advanced suspension systems.
The Jaguar XE will combine outstanding design with benchmark levels of ride and handling - it will be the true driver's car in the segment. The Jaguar XE will make use of a new grade of high strength aluminum called RC 5754. This new alloy features a high level of recycled material and makes a significant contribution toward Jaguar's goal of using 75 percent recycled material by 2020.
Designed and engineered in the UK, the XE will be the first Jaguar vehicle to be manufactured at a new purpose-built production facility at the company's Solihull plant in the West Midlands in the UK.
Note to editors:
This is the second in a series of four technology previews to be released during the launch of the all-new Jaguar XE. The series highlights the technical, design and engineering features in the XE and features information on chassis technologies, its advanced aluminum architecture, unique driver aids and new Ingenium engine range.
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