2012 Jaguar XF Facelift 385 BHP 5000cc Engine XFR on the way with 510 BHP HQ

2012 Jaguar XF Facelift 385 BHP 5000cc Engine XFR on the way with 510 BHP HQ
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There has been a lot of conversation lately about electric cars and racing, with some even talking about introducing the technology into the F1 stage. Nissan, on its part, has a lot to gain in terms of awareness given the brands focus on the development of dedicated electric vehicles like the Leaf.

With this in mind, the Japanese carmaker developed a purpose-built prototype racer loosely based on the production Leaf that will receive its first public outing at the 2011 New York International Auto Show . Compared to the production model, the Lead NISMO RC (for Racing Competition), does away with the rear doors, rear seat, trunk, audio system, navigation, carpeting and other amenities, while gaining a mid-ship location for the battery pack, electric motor and inverter.

The dedicated racer also gets a full carbon fiber monocoque bodywork with removable front and rear sections, fixed windows, LED headlights and taillights and driver-adjustable rear wing.

It features a 3.9-inch shorter wheelbase, and is 0.8 inches longer and 6.7 inches wider than the production Leaf, with the most dramatic change concerning height as the RC sits more than a foot (13.8 inches) lower than the road-going model, and ground clearance is limited to 2.4 inches. More importantly, at 2,068 pounds (938 kg), the race version of the Leaf weighs in at about 40 percent less than the production vehicle.

Underneath the carbon fiber skin, the NISMO RC features a mid-mounted lithium-ion battery and a 80kW AC synchronous motor that generates 107 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, both sourced directly from the production model. However, power is transferred to the rear-wheels versus the production Leaf's front-wheel drive.

The NISMO RC also makes us of a double-wishbone suspension design front and rear and driver-adjustable brake balance, while it rides on 18-inch 6-spoke wheels and P225/40R18 Bridgestone racing tires.

Nissan says that in preliminary testing, the NISMO RC returned 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) acceleration time of 6.85 seconds and a top speed of 93 miles per hour, adding that it is projected to have a running time of around 20 minutes under racing conditions.

Anticipation is running so high for Scion's version of the Toyota FT-86 sports coupe that some couldn't wait for the official reveal of the FR-S later today at the New York Auto Show, and dropped the first pictures of the car onto the web.

From what we can tell from these two photos, the Japanese automaker has changed the design again with the FR-S sporting a new front bumper that does away with the Geneva Show FT-86 II's aftermarket-like LED strips, while also featuring a different rear bumper and diffuser, as well as more pronounced rear fenders. The gaudy side vents are also gone while the study is equipped with different exterior mirrors.

That's about all we have on the Scion FR-S for now, but we'll bring you all the details and photos later in the day.

The 2012 XF benefits from revisions to the grille, hood, and front fenders, which incorporate new triangular side vents, while Jaguar also added larger tail lamps with full-LEDs for stop, tail light and turn signal functions. In addition, the trunk lid trim has been redesigned. The XFR's newly styled bumpers and alloy wheels complete the exterior makeover.

Inside, the changes are more subtle with the XF gaining a new steering wheel, revised seats, a modified instrument panel and optional 1200W Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system. In North America, the 2012 XF continues with the existing engine lineup that includes a 385HP 5.0-liter naturally-aspirated V8, a 470HP 5.0-liter supercharged V8 and a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 with 510HP in the XFR.

In Europe and other markets, however, Jaguar is introducing the 2.2-liter four-cylinder AJ-i4D turbo diesel, which is a development of the Ford unit found in the Land Rover Freelander. The oil burner puts out 190HP and 450Nm of peak torque, and is linked to a new 8-speed automatic transmission.

Jaguar says that with this engine, the XF reached 60mph (96 km/h) in 8.0 seconds en route to a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h), while returning a 52.3mpg UK (equal to 43.6 mpg US or 5.4 lt/100 km) on the EU combined cycle, making it the most economical Jaguar ever.

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[bravewarrior777788]

thanks for the upload i really enjoyed the music where can i watch a video of the song? this is best jag made in while again thanks

[ben10TG]

@bravewarrior777788

Song: Gramatik - Just Jammin Instrumental 

[monty1970s]

ITS NOT INDIAN IT WAS ON FORDS DRAWING AND DEVELOPMENT PROG WHEN FORD OWNED JAGUAR . THEN WHEN TATA PURCHASED JAGUAR PART OF THE DEAL WAS THAT FORD WOULD HAND OVER EVERYTHING ON THE XF,XFR, AND THERE PLANS FOR A OFFROAD 4 WHEEL DRIVE JAGUAR. WHICH MAYBE SEE LIGHT OF DAY IN 2014-15 . YES TATA IS INDIAN BUT JAGUAR WELL MOST OF IT IS MADE IN THE U.K . WELL DONE JAGUAR FOR BUILDING ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING AND HANDLING CARS IN YOUR HISTORY OR AT LEAST IN YEARS :) .

[LukeNAESA10]

@monty1970s ALL was made in England.

[LukeNAESA10]

@LukeNAESA10 Yeh I know it was, read my comment first.

[rickitickidicki]

sounds like gorillaz/dirty vegas all mixed up. The jag looks like a BMW/Lexus all mixed up. The comments are mixed up too. Your post has me all mixed up, I want to see R2D2 breakdancing with a slow motion video of roach flight.

[travisrose24]

i have a 67 jaguar xfr and they just changed so much

[jdub2715]

this is an xfr not an xf....

[sarokas12]

@Bwause83 Jaguar have to offer more if they want to compete with brands like BMW. If they offered the same, everyone would choose BMW of course... it would be like choosing between mcdonalds and H3, everyone would choose mcdonalds although H3 burgers are as good as mcdonalds'.

[Bwause83]

@sarokas in germany mercedes audi and bmw are totally normal cars. Mercedes is the third most driven car in germany. Its even a taxi. And 80% off all mercedes bmws and audis here havent got leather seats. Mercedes is in germany what ford is in america. Jaguar is a worldwide luxurybrand.