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Sunday, 24 July 2011

1956 Jaguar xk140 Performance

Automotive Dealer - 1956 Jaguar xk140 Performance ; Classic style has its own attraction for people. The interesting car is not seems the car which has the modern appearance and sophisticated technology. The classic car with traditional and unique appearance is also quite interesting to have. This is the more value for 1956 jaguar xk140. For people who love with the classic car, this car is one of the must have car. The classic appearance can bring the classic atmosphere and it is so interesting to feel. In your garage or on the road, this car will look wonderful and become the precious collection for old car collectors.
The attraction from this car is not only at the appearance and the classic style. The comfortable interior is also one of the more values from this car. When you sit down on the seat, you can feel the classic environment of 1956 jaguar xk140 directly. The comfortable and the old style of this car, there are no car which has the same impression like this classic car. For this, it can be the perfect collection for classic car collectors.

Even for now 1956 jaguar xk140 is just an old car, in its time this car was a sport car. Even for now this car is also can categorized as the sport car too. The performance of this car is great enough. Equipped with 6 cylinder engine and has 4-speed transmission, this car can produce 210 bhp 5500 rpm. Considering if this car is an old car, this power is tough enough. Even the performance is not inferior with the new car. As a classic car, the classic style and the tough performance are more values. This is the nice impression from this old car. If you interested with old car, this car can be the must have car to collect.

Friday, 15 July 2011

Jaguar North America E-TYPE series, Legends of Motorsports

Automotive Dealer - Legends of Motorsports create historic Jaguar E-Type racing series : Celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the E-Type Jaguar keep on coming and this time it is the Legends of Motorsports powered by HMSA who will putting on the Jaguar North America E-TYPE Challenge.

The three event Jaguar North America E-TYPE Challenge Series will consist of three events from which an overall champion will be crowned at the conclusion of the challenge, along with The Spirit of Jaguar and Drivers Choice Awards. The intent is to reward those participants for on-track performance, and the entries that celebrate the legacy of the Jaguar E-Type over its 50 years of existence as well as the combination of driver and owner that most embodies the Spirit of the Jaguar E-Type.

The Jaguar North America E-TYPES Challenge will launch its championship at The Kohler International Challenge at Road America July 14-17, continue at The Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca August 19-21 and culminate with the crowning of a challenge champion at the Lime Rock Historic Festival 29 presented by Jaguar, September 2-5. Each of the venues will showcase the iconic Jaguar E-Type through special run groups and Featured Marque Celebrations. Legends of Motorsports will sanction The Jaguar North America E-TYPE Challenge at each venue and manage all participant and competition matters.

“It is an honor for Legends of Motorsports to launch the challenge in partnership with Jaguar North America,” said Bobby Rahal, Series Co-Founder and 1986 Indianapolis 500 Champion. “The Jaguar E-TYPE has made its marque known in racing throughout the world and the Jaguar Challenge events, in partnership with Legends of Motorsports, will continue to honor the iconic Jaguar brand through its top level racing and strict standards across North America in 2011.”

jaguar XKR-S performance, specifications

jaguar XKR-S performance, specifications : The most powerful and fastest series production sports car Jaguar has ever built with a top speed of 300kph.Heads the XK range with an expected on-the-road price of £97,000 when ordering opens in September.The ultimate expression of Jaguar’s sports car strategy; offering intelligent performance with everyday drive ability.Uprated supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III R direct-injection engine produces 550PS and 680Nm of torque.Maximum speed raised to 186mph (300kph) with 0-60mph reached in just 4.2 seconds.

The only car in its class to emit less than 300g/km of CO2.Active sports exhaust delivers an authentic, race-car inspired soundtrack.Exploits the XK’s strong, lightweight advanced aluminium body architecture to maximise performance, agility and economy.Bespoke suspension changes front and rear for ultimate precision, control and driver appeal.Unique styling changes incorporate Computational Fluid Dynamics calculations in order to reduce lift and maximise aerodynamic stability.Revised interior features 16-way adjustable memory sports seats with carbon-fibre effect leather.Reprogrammed Adaptive Dynamics allow the enthusiastic driver to explore the outer edges of the handling envelope.Jaguar’s performance flagship competes in the sub-exotic segment, new territory for the company.
Technical Specifications of 2011 Jaguar XKR-S
INE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine Capacity (litres)5.0
Engine Capacity (cc)5000
Cylinders8
Valves per Cylinder4
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Bore/Stroke (mm)92.5/93.0
Bore/Stroke (inches)3.64/3.66
Final Drive Ratio3.31:1
Transmission6-speed automatic
MANCE
0-60mph (seconds)4.2
0-100kph (seconds)4.4
0-100mph (seconds)8.7
100-180kph (seconds)7.6
Top Speed (mph/kph)186/300
Max. Power (BHP@rpm)542
Max. Power (PS@rpm)550
Max. Power (KW@rpm)405
City EPA15
Highway EPA22
US C-H Combined (US mpg)17
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)74.0

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (mm)2752
Front Track (mm)1560
Rear Track (mm)1608
The performance is admirable. Aside from the blistering speed the XKR-S boasts more responsive handling than its standard counterpart. There is less loss of movement at the steering wheel and it turns in much quicker. The six speed automatic gearbox is smooth beyond belief, uniquely intuitive and precise.

The vehicle will retail from about £97,000 and is one of the best cars in its class. Therefore, on the 50th anniversary of the release of the legendary E-Type, the new Jaguar keeps the firm at the cutting edge of the luxury car industry.

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