● All-aluminum single body to create a high-strength ultra-lightweight car
While the most striking feature of the new XK is the exterior, the real character lies within. The most striking manufacturing feature is the lightweight body technology. The all-aluminum alloy structure using advanced aerospace manufacturing technology maintains exceptional hardness and lightness of the body, providing consumers with excellent driving comfort. The key feature of the new XK is Jaguar’s leading automotive industry all-aluminum load-bearing body structure that is glued and riveted. The aluminum alloy body combines the latest epoxy-based glue concept and riveting technology to create a very safe and lightweight chassis for the new XK. This unique high-tech manufacturing process makes the new XK double-door body 30% stronger than the previous steel XK.
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As a result, the new XK offers higher acceleration, lower fuel consumption, lower emissions, a higher degree of safety, and reduced noise and vibration intrusion compared to its predecessor. At the same time, due to improvements in the vehicle suspension system and dynamics, the ride comfort and handling performance are improved. With lower weight and higher strength, vehicle lightweight technology plays a crucial role in improving the performance, safety, refinement, economy, exhaust emission performance and driving dynamics of the new XK.
The 4.2-liter V8 engine offers exceptional sporty performance
A key element of a sports car’s character is its engine. The new XK is equipped with a four-liter, 4.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine that produces 305 horsepower (224kW) and a maximum output of 420Nm at 4100rpm. In addition, the extension of torque output is an important factor in the ease with which the XK can have a sports car character. This engine can output more than 85% of the maximum torque at any rpm in the 2000-6000 rpm range.
The powerful engine delivers exceptional sporty performance, and the naturally aspirated 4.2-liter V8 XK Coupe has an electronically limited speed of 250 km/h, which can be increased from standstill to 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds. It also has a responsive throttle response and extremely resilient performance across the entire rev range. With the new XK’s reduced weight, the naturally aspirated 4.2-liter new engine can run a quarter-mile short in just 14.4 seconds, which is half a second faster than the previous 4.2-liter XKR.
Active protection systems provide maximum security
While bringing gorgeous design and exceptional performance to the owner, the new model also provides the highest level of safety protection. The strength of the all-aluminum body structure and the impact deformation buffer with high energy attraction provide all-round protection for drivers and passengers. It is also equipped with intelligent driving safety, which can sense the seat position, whether the driver is wearing a seat belt, and the size of any impact force path, and automatically set the airbag to provide maximum protection.
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At the same time, Jaguar is also one of the first automakers to comply with the new European safety regulations in the first phase to adopt the active protective engine cover system. The industry-renowned explosive pop-up engine cover (Jaguar Pedestrian Impact Sensor), when the vehicle hits a pedestrian, uses a force 50 times higher than the specific gravity to raise the engine cover in 30 milliseconds, thus effectively improving the protection effect of pedestrians in the event of a vehicle accident. This active system can also complement the passive pole protection system. It is made of breakable foam to avoid leg injuries. In addition, the new XK is equipped with the most advanced electronic dynamic safety system, including traction control system () and tracking dynamic stability system (Trac DSC), to make the driving process safer and more reliable.
The Jaguar XK Convertible will enter China in the second half of the year
In particular, Jaguar will also arrange a stunning tour for the top five XK owners in the Chinese market. The five chief XK owners can bring their companions to attend the Italian brand BULGARI’s top jewelry dinner to be held in Shanghai in the second half of this year. It is reported that the new XK convertible sports car will also officially enter the Chinese market in the second half of this year. It is believed that Jaguar XK will definitely bring an unprecedented new luxury to the Chinese market.