2008 Jaguar XJ Diesel UK’s Greenest Luxury Car
For the second year running Jaguar’s XJ 2.7 Diesel has been named Britain’s greenest luxury car in the Environmental Transport Association’s 2008 Car Buyers Guide. The award recognises Jaguar’s commitment to delivering CO2 and fuel consumption advantages to customers, with the development of its industry-leading diesel engines and application of advanced lightweight aluminium vehicle architectures.
The Environmental Transport Association has looked at over 1,300 models of car currently on sale in Britain and examined their power, emissions, fuel efficiency and even the amount of noise they produce to create the definitive guide to buying the greenest vehicle.
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2008 Volvo C30 Turbo Diesel
New Volvo C30 Efficiency model with sub-120g/km CO2 emissions with diesel automatic transmission with Powershift technology. As well as a focus on biofuels and hybrid technology, Volvo is also making energy-efficiency improvements to conventional drive trains. This work has led to the development of two new innovations which will be introduced during 2008 – a low CO2 emitting Volvo C30 and a new diesel Powershift transmission for the Volvo C30, S40 and V50.
The new Volvo C30 Efficiency makes its global debut at the Frankfurt Motorshow on 11th September and is powered by a 105PS 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine. By implementing a series of changes to the aerodynamics and rolling resistance as well as introducing higher gearing and improving powertrain efficiency1, Volvo has improved fuel consumption to 62.8mpg and reduced CO2 emissions to below 120g/km2.
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2008 Jaguar XF Australia Prices
The XF’s choice of 4 outstanding engines means the perfect powertrain for every driver preference. It offers everything from one of the most refined diesels in it’s class, the 2.7 turbodiesel, through a choice of 3.0 litre V6 or 4.2 litre V8 petrol, to a 4.2 litre supercharged V8 petrol with 306kW. All XF’s feature a sophisticated six speed automatic transmission that includes a unique, all new JaguarDrive selector – an industry first rotary shift interface – and the Jaguar Sequential Shift System with steering mounted paddles for one-touch manual control. Whatever the choice, they all offer refinement, flexibility and outstanding performance.
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Digital Propane Injection for Dodge HPCR ‘03-On Turbo Diesel Vehicles
LIQUID PROPANE REQUIRED The DPI system requires liquid propane at the regulator to function correctly. IT WILL NOT work on propane vapor. The tanks must be equipped with a liquid pickup. Be aware that some tanks only offer a vapor fitting.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
VAPORIzER/REgULAtOR COmPONENt AssEmbLy
The Vaporizer/Regulator assembly must have some components installed prior to mounting the unit. Figure 1 shows the location of the supplied components.
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2008 Jaguar XF Wins Design of the Year Award
Jaguar has claimed the Fleet World ‘Design of the Year Editor’s Award’ for the second year running – this time for the award-winning Jaguar XF. Further adding to its collection of accolades, this is the twelfth international award the four-door sports saloon has picked up since its reveal last September. With more than 5,000 orders secured in the UK, the XF’s success in its home market is ever-growing.
Commenting on the award, Chairman of Judges George Emmerson said: “The Jaguar C-XF won the Editor’s Award in last year’s Fleet World Honours largely on the strength of its appearance – a quite stunning car to look at. With XF, when you get inside the cabin and feel the quality, then drive it on the open road you realise that the company has delivered on its promise. It is an exceptional car that turns heads like no other in its class.”
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2010 Jaguar XFR XKR UK
The new XFR is powered by the all-new supercharged 5.0-litre which reaches 60mph from standstill in just 4.7 seconds. Distinguished by a unique exterior and interior, this ultimate sports saloon delivers a massive 510 horsepower and has Active Differential Control and Adaptive Dynamics suspension to make sure the driver can use it.
The new XKR features a 5.0-litre supercharged engine propelling it to 60mph in just 4.6 seconds. The XK features a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated engine delivering 385PS and 515Nm of torque propelling it to 60mph in just 5.2 seconds.
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2007 Jaguar XK Convertible
Fast, powerful animals have been prowling South Africa for eons, but the most awesome of these creatures is a new breed of cat – 2007 Jaguar XK.
It has unleashed on roadways near Cape Town in coupe and convertible forms, with slinkier bodies, more muscular engines and enhanced agility. Base priced at $75,500 for the coupe and $81,500 for the convertible, the Jaguar XK takes a giant leap forward in design and engineering.
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2005 AC Schnitzer TENSION Concept based on BMW M6
The basis for the extensive conversion could only be one vehicle: the 507 HP BMW M6, which underwent a performance upgrade as the first development stage. Optimising the entire engine management system and fitting a new AC Schnitzer exhaust manifold system with special catalyst, sports rear silencer with chromed tailpipe trims in right/left combination in “Sports Trim Design” help the TENSION achieve an incredible 406 kW / 552 HP. The Sports Trim Design will also shortly be included in the AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer range exclusively for the new BMW M vehicles.
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2008 Jaguar XJ Long Wheelbase Chauffeur
Jaguar has announced a new dedicated programme for the chauffeur market offering an attractive package for chauffeurs who make the XJ long wheelbase their vehicle of choice. The Jaguar Chauffeur Programme is designed to ensure buying, owning and maintaining a new Jaguar is an effortless experience.
David Spencer, head of Jaguar Corporate Sales said: “The XJ long wheelbase is already a strong competitor in the rapidly expanding chauffeur market. It costs £7,000 less than its nearest competitor and is best-in-class when comparing whole life costs and benefit-in-kind. With the lowest company car tax bill and strong residual values* accompanied by support from the Jaguar Chauffeur Programme, chauffeurs can enjoy hassle-free ownership and real world economy.”
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2007 AC Schnitzer TENSION BMW 6-Series
The bonnet of the AC Schnitzer TENSION, restyled from the standard 6-series, is used on the Street Version. It reveals at first glance, from its large air outlet edged in a chrome frame, that the ventilation of the power plant is actively supported by sufficient cooling air flow. The front skirt of the TENSION technology showcase has been completely adapted. It makes the TENSION Street Version look much lower and at the same time improves downforce on the front axle at high speeds. The air intake provides additional cooling for the engine and the front brakes and also gives the TENSION Street Version its unmistakeable facial expression. To provide sufficient ventilation for the power plant , the new front wing has integral air outlet openings which with their three chrome ribs and the indicators are reminiscent of a shark’s mouth.
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