Jaguar XJ (X351)

The Jaguar XJ (X351) is the latest Jaguar XJ luxury saloon from Jaguar Cars. Completely new styling combines with underpinnings based on the previous X350 version. The vehicle is produced at the Castle Bromwich Assembly plant in Birmingham, UK.

Jaguar Land Rover invited Jay Leno to unveil the new XJ during the launch at the Saatchi Gallery in London on 9 July 2009.The unveiling was broadcast live on the Jaguar website. US model was unveiled in 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Production of the car was due to begin in September 2009, with first deliveries being made in early 2010. However, the sale was delayed to December.

On 11 May 2010, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom took delivery of a long-wheelbase, armoured, dark grey XJ as the official state car of the United Kingdom.

The XJ was designed at Jaguar Land Rover's Whitley plant in Coventry, by a team led by design director Ian Callum. The new design is a complete break from any earlier XJ although mechanically the car is a development of the previous version.

Specifications :

ENGINE :

Engine type - Number of cylinders  : V 8 -

Fuel type : Petrol

Engine Alignment : Longitudinal

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity : 5000 cm3 ( 305.1 cu-in )

Bore x Stroke : 92.5 x 93 mm ( 3.62 x 3.66 inches)

Number of valves : 32 Valves

Aspiration : N/A + Intercooler

Compression Ratio : 9.5

Maximum power Output - Horsepower : 510 PS (503 bhp) (375 kW) @ 6500 rpm

Maximum torque :  625 Nm (460 lb.ft) @ 2500-5500 rpm

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :  6 speed Auto.

Performance :

Top Speed : 250 km/h (155 Mph)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 4.9 s

Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight :

Wheelbase : 303.2 cm ( 119.37 inches ).

Length : 512.2 cm ( 201.65 inches ).

Width : 189.4 cm ( 74.57 inches ).

Height : 144.8 cm ( 57.01 inches ).

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : 0.29.

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs ( mm).

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions : Vented Discs ( mm).

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : 245/40 R20.

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : 275/35 R20.

Kerb Weight : 1967 kg ( 4336 lbs ).

Weight-Power Output Ratio : 3.86 kg/cv.

Trunk capacity : 520--- L.

Front Suspension : Independent. Pneumatic. Anti-roll bar.

Rear Suspension : Independent. Pneumatic. Anti-roll bar.

Consumption's, Emissions and Range :

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Efficiency : 8.7L / -L / 18.3L / 12.1L (19 mpg).

Range : 677 km.

Fuel Tank Capacity : 82 L.

CO2 emissions : 289 g/Km.

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