Jaguar XF gets an early boost
Keith Adams
Jaguar XF S diesel now packs 272bhp
Although it only seems like two minutes since the Jaguar XF was launched, it’s already received its first tweaking. The new XF S model goes straight to the top of the diesel tree thanks to its award-winning twin-turbo engine, which has been been expanded to 3-litres and 272bhp.
With an increase in power of 33 per cent to 272bhp, performance has been usefully boosted – but the most impressive of the numbers produced by the new car is its torque figure, which rises to 420lb/ft from 320lb/ft. That should allow the XF S to trade punches with the BMW 535d, the performance leader of the class.
But there shouldn’t be a financial penalty at the pumps or in your tax return, as overall consumption is 42mpg, and the car’s CO2 emissions fall from 199g/km to 179g/km.
The XF S will trade punches with the BMW 535d, the performance leader of the class…
The 3-litre unit comes in two forms, though – with a 237bhp version being offered. It returns the same fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, but it’s marginally slower, with its 0-60mph rising to 6.7sec.
The XF S can be identified by its new 20-inch wheels and a boot lid spoiler.
2009 also sees the arrival of the XF Portfolio, which receives a similar treatment to the XK and XJs; bespoke interior trim and colours, and exterior tweaks will mark these out.
Models to come include the new 5.0-litre XF R super-saloon (supercharged and packing 503bhp) as well as a new entry-level diesel powered by the 2.2-litre unit found in the X-TYPE.
Considering how good the 2.7 was this should be fantastic, and seriously call into question the existence of the NASP V8. 6.7 seconds to 60 for the lower power version – what does the 272bhp one get??
Dave
What I would like to know is when is the equivalent of ‘BlueMotion’ going to appear for these cars. I believe that it is 100% possible to dip the CO2 output down to below 150g/km and possibly even further by re-tuning the engine and paying attention to the frontal aerodynamics as well as modifying the under body, and using low rolling resistance tyres.
@David Edney
No, the V8 is for those that don’t want a tractor engine, no matter how fast.. they are still horrbile. The V8 on LPG is still cheaper to run than the deisel version and a vastly more refined