The Chicago Jaguar X Type line up is about to get a bit shaken up.  The new XKR is said to be one fast ride!  Of course, we would expect nothing less out of a Jag.

The Geneva Motor Show, which runs March 4th through the 14th, previews a lot of excellent cars, wagons, SUV’s and the like.  The newest Chicago XK, the XKR, will be one of these.   What makes this sporty car really cool is the Speed Pack that enables the car to fly by.  How fast, might you ask?  The speedometer on this bad boy can reach 174 mph.  WOW!  It is able to get that high due to the reconfiguring of the transmission and engine controls.  Thanks to modern technology allowing our cars to really move!

The Black Pack is an extra add on to the owner who has the Speed Pack, but also wants the interior and exterior of her Chicago Jaguar X Type to look as great as possible.  With this package, alloy wheels that are 20 inches will be put on the XKR.  The black trimming around the front grilles and windows will really make the Chicago XK stand out.  If you want to further add a little something special, the XKR logo can be added to the door sills.  Inside the cabin, the Black Pack gives the Jag leather stitching in a variety of colors.  It also trims the material with charcoal leather hides.  Sounds very luxurious!

Engine wise, the XKR comes with a supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 with 510 hp.  The fuel system is a GDI (Gasoline Direct Injected).  This allows the car to obtain its maximum power.  The GDI is starting to show up more and more in various car makes and models.  The XKR does provide an amazing drive.  The 510 HP allows the driver to go from stand still to speeding in a matter of seconds!

The 2011 XKR is sure to be popular once it arrives at your favorite Jaguar dealership.  The Chicago XK line up is fantastic and worth a look now.

I recently had the chance to test drive the new Jaguar XK Convertible.  There is a lot to say about this luxurious vehicle!

It is beautiful, inside and out.  One cool feature is that the top can be ordered in different colors, such as gray, burgundy, green or dark beige.  Most convertibles only come with a standard black canvas.  The Chicago XK Convertible has an aluminum cover that hides the canvas when the top is down, allowing for a clean look. Continue Reading…

For a vehicle that most owners would find to be near-perfect, all Jaguar models will soon be made with aluminum bodies.  Tata Motors is the company that owns the Jaguar brand.  They made the decision to change the metal used largely due to economic reasons.  As we all know, the economy cannot get much worse that it is now, and Tata is no exception to its effects.  In 2008, the company lost approximately $1 billion in revenue due to reduced demand of more expensive vehicles, higher manufacturing costs, and cost to come up with new models during a recession….With all this being said, making all Chicago X Type with aluminum could help reduce costs, which may help generate more money for the company.

Currently, XK and XJ Jaguar models are made with aluminum and the company who supplies the metal is Novelis.  They have offices in North and South America, Europe and Asia.  They provide aluminum for the auto industry, as well as other transportation, packaging, and construction businesses, to name a few.  They have been chosen as the sole provider for all sheet aluminum to be used in future models.

What other positive effects will using aluminum have for Jaguar cars?   The aluminum will help the car’s aerodynamics and will create a “lighter” vehicle.  The new Jaguars, versus the older, Jaguar used car Chicago, will be safer, since aluminum is a sturdier, reliable metal…..Moreover, since Novelis is also involved in recycling, they will take the scrap metal from Jag’s stamping plants in Europe, and make them into new aluminum sheets that will go into producing new cars.  This helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and uses less energy.  It is great that the company is taking steps to help the environment.

Contact your local Chicagoland used Jaguar dealer for more information or to see a new model!

The new Jaguar XKR is an immediately striking Jaguar that can really move.  Able to go 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds, a driver can experience the thrill of accelerating in this cat in either coupe or convertible.

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