Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Jaguar XK-Series


Jaguar XK-Series
Price Range: $77,200 - $101,150


It uses the new all-aluminium monocoque chassis developed from the 2005 Advanced Lightweight Coupé (ALC) concept car and is offered as both a coupé or convertible.

This makes the XK convertible exceptionally rigid and lightweight for a car of its type, offering an extremely impressive driving experience.

The XK convertible was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. 
Engines
Initially, the XK was powered by a 300 horsepower (220 kW) version of the 4.2 litre AJ-V8 petrol engine. 
Design
Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 convertible portfolio

Jaguar XJ-Series


Jaguar XJ-Series
Price Range: $65,700 - $114,150



Steve Cropley blog - Don't judge the new Jaguar XJ too soon 
More Jaguar XJ details have been teased, with engineering chief Mike Cross explaining the driving dynamics of the new car.

Cross explains how the new Jaguar XJ will juggle agility with comfort, thanks to its aluminium construction.

See the full picture gallery of official Jaguar XJ pictures and spy photos
See all the latest Jaguar XJ reviews, news and video
"With the new XJ we've tried to balance all the driving attributes, so the car firstly needs to drive like it looks," says Cross. It very agile but still refined and comfortable. Jaguar has also confirmed that the new car will be launched in both short and long wheelbase versions.

super exotic sport


Super Exotic Sports Cars - What You Should Know, Before Spending Any Money!

Before we start, let's define the term 'super exotic sports cars'. Sports cars, by definition are borderline racing cars; boasting powerful performance and sleek looks. With reference to sports cars, the term "exotic" refers to vehicles produced in very limited numbers. Exotic sports cars will, in all likelihood, be built by smaller manufacturers or perhaps the super high-end vehicles will be created by some of the better-known car companies outside of the United States, as exclusive models.

Many exotic sports cars are the stuff of legend. The world's fastest car, the McLaren F1, for instance is a well-known exotic. All exotic sports cars are highly sought after and, as status symbols, are second to none in the sports car world.

But, assuming that you can afford it, is an exotic sports car for you?

It is easy to be seduced by the allure of owning an exotic sports car. Exotic Sports Cars Are Very Expense

The cost of owning such a prestigious car, does not end when you part with the initial payment. The likelihood that the owners of exotic sports cars will need to have some parts custom made during their ownership of the vehicle is quite high. And the cost will be significant. Your usual mechanic cannot be expected to be able to repair exotic sports cars. Reliability Of High End Vehicles

Even though an exotic sports car may represent the ultimate in performance, One cannot assume that it will also be reliable. This will hold particularly true for the older 'classic' exotic cars. Exotic sports cars are well known for the spectacular side of their

performance when they running well. If you plan to run an exotic sports car on a regular basis, you should be prepared for the highs and los of motoring. The sublime feeling of driving a top car with top performance can often be forgotten if the same car stops and refuses to start many miles from any assistance.

The Drivability of Exotic Cars

Most owners of high performance cars will tell you that such vehicles take 'some getting used too'. Small things that are irrelevant in normal cars take on much greater significance when applied to exotic sports cars.

When considering the purchase of an exotic sports car, one must look past the romance and excitement of owning a legendary vehicle.