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Jaguar released today a teaser video for the new XJ model along with details for the upcoming release. As you can see, Jaguar hasn't revealed much – but the top-down view does show that the newcomer gets a panormaic glass roof for the first time. According to sources, this will be an option on the finished car. The XJ will be the first car produced with aerospace-derived technology, with aluminum body architecture .

Already known was that the new XJ would be fitted with that 510 bhp 5.0 liter supercharged V8 with 625 Nm of churning and cranking torque, the same engine recently introduced in the Land Rover Range Rover. The V6 diesel will also be a winner in diesel-heavy markets. The 3.0 liter turbo-diesel engine features 271 bhp and 600 Nm of torque, almost as much as the supercharged V8, and a solid 40 mpg (UK) mileage rating (7 liters per 100 km).

Jaguar will begin taking orders for the XJ after its unveiling in July for delivery in early 2010. The XJ goes on sale in dealer showrooms at the end of 2009.

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THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS… FIRST SIGHT OF JAGUAR'S ALL-NEW XJ

An all-new Jaguar XJ will make its public debut this July – and today saw the preview and release of first information on this breathtaking new Jaguar.

Speaking at Auto Shanghai 2009, Jaguar Cars Managing Director, Mike O'Driscoll confirmed that:

* The all-new XJ will go on sale at the end of 2009 - but will officially be revealed on July 9th in London.
* The all-new XJ is the first car to feature the next-generation of Jaguar's aerospace-inspired aluminium body architecture.
* All of Jaguar's new ultra-efficient Gen III petrol and diesel engines will be available in the new XJ, including the already acclaimed V6 diesel and 510 bhp supercharged V8.
* There will be a choice of standard- or long wheelbase models.
* The all-new XJ will introduce the highest standards of personal luxury and specification, including a panoramic glass roof.

Full details of the all-new XJ including prices will be revealed on July 9th and orders for delivery in early 2010 will be taken from this time.

Dependent on market, the all-new XJ will be in dealerships from the end of this year. To register interest ahead of that time, customers should access www.jaguar.com/allnewxj.
via:World Car Fans



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