Jaguar will this weekend be celebrating 60 years of the iconic XK nameplate as a collection of models from the 1950s to present day take to the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Running up the famous hill will be the recently introduced XKR-S, two XK 120’s, the historic ‘NUB’ and ‘LWK’ and an XK 140. Also joining this illustrious line up will be the long-nose D-type, famous for winning Le Mans in 1957.

A Classic XK Collection

Jaguar’s fastest ever production XK – the XKR-S – will grace the Goodwood hill in the supercar run throughout the weekend. This limited edition vehicle is powered by Jaguar’s acclaimed 4.2-litre V8 supercharged engine and is capable of 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 174mph. The XKR-S is for the true Jaguar enthusiast, delivering a combination of high speed performance, dynamic excellence and crafted luxury that is unique to Jaguar.

The record-breaking XK 120 ‘Montlhéry’ Fixed Head Coupe is one of the three 1950s XK’s to take part in the ‘Classic Endurance Cars’ hill climb. This car is famous for its part in the ‘Seven Days and Seven Nights’ event where it was driven by Stirling Moss, Bert Hadley, Jack Fairman and Leslie Johnson. It averaged 100.31mph (161.43km/h) for seven days and nights covering 16,851 miles.

The fixed head coupe will be joined by ‘NUB 120′, the XK 120 that is recognised for establishing Jaguar’s motor sport credentials. ‘NUB 120′ was privately owned and campaigned by Ian Appleyard and his wife Patricia, Sir William Lyons’ daughter, who acted as navigator. Appleyard entered the 1950 Alpine Rally and won a Coupe des Alpes. In 1951, Appleyard and ‘NUB 120′ repeated their success in the Alpine Rally and added the RAC Rally and the elusive Tulip Rally to their string of victories. Despite failing to win the Alpine Rally outright in 1952, the car completed the third consecutive run without incurring a single penalty point earning the first ever Gold cup.

The third classic XK to feature on the hill will be a privately owned XK 140 – a private entry at the Le Mans 24-hour race in 1956 by Robbie Walshaw and Peter Bolton. The car was lying in 11th position before the drivers were disqualified after 21 hours, a penalty that was later overturned. Roger Joyce bought and restored the car 30 years ago, but tragically died at Silverstone five years later. His daughter Annabel Beattie is the current owner.

Long Nose D-TYPE returns to The Hill

In honour of this year’s theme at Goodwood, ‘Hawthorn to Hamilton – Britain’s love affair with World Motor Sport’, the 1957 Le Mans winning long-nose D-type will roar its way up the hallowed hill climb once again. Duncan Hamilton won the Reims 12-hour race in this car in 1956 along with Ivor Bueb and that same year, Mike Hawthorn entered the 1956 24-hour race at Le Mans with Bueb, finishing sixth. Hawthorn and Bueb drove this car again in 1957 at Sebring, finishing third.

Celebrating the XJR-9’s Win at Le Mans

Jaguar’s Le Mans winning XJR-9 will be on display in the Stableyard as part of Dunlop’s motor racing success celebrations. Powered by the Jaguar V12, the XJR-9 took to the Le Mans track in June this year to celebrate 20 years since claiming first, fourth and sixteenth place at the 1988 Le Mans 24 Hour Race whilst running Dunlop tyres. A current Jaguar XKR coupe will also be part of the Dunlop display in the Stableyard.

Geoff Cousins, UK Managing Director, Jaguar Cars, said: “Goodwood is inimitably British and I believe the ideal location for Jaguar to begin celebrating 60 years of the stunning XK sports car. We are very proud to be showcasing our exciting new model – the XKR-S – alongside a number of historic vehicles that perfectly represent the success of XK and our rich and illustrious heritage.”

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is open from 11 – 13 of July 2008. All Jaguar cars will be on display and heading up the famous Goodwood hill climb.

1952 JAGUAR XK120 FIXED HEAD COUPE

The XK120 took the world by storm when it was introduced at the 1948 London Motor Show. A particularly enthusiastic XK120 owner and driver was Leslie Johnson, who drove one of the three works XK120s to victory in the Touring Car Race at Silverstone in 1949.

Using his own XK120, Johnson in 1950 decided to go in for endurance records. In October of that year, together with Stirling Moss as his co-driver, he did a 24 hour non-stop run at the Montlhéry race track near Paris at an average of 107.46mph (173km/h). In the following year, in the same car at the same venue, Johnson completed a one hour run at an average of 131.83mph (212km/h).

Jaguar provided the car for Johnson’s next venture. The car was only the second right-hand drive version of the new XK120 fixed head coupé, and the idea was to drive this for seven days and seven nights at an average of over 100mph (161km). Johnson’s co-drivers in the attempt were Moss, Bert Hadley and Jack Fairman. The seven day run was made at Montlhéry, in early August 1952.

The first attempt had to be abandoned after the car hit a block of concrete, but after repairs the team started again. A spring broke on the fifth day, and although it was replaced and the run continued, no more records could be officially accepted. Nevertheless, Jaguar’s goal was achieved, as the car averaged 100.31mph (161.43km/h) for the seven days and nights, having covered 16,851 miles (27,120km). In addition, five new class records and four World Records were set for shorter distances, up to four days and 10,000 miles.

1950 JAGUAR XK 120 OPEN TWO-SEATER

This XK 120, more than any other, was the car that established Jaguar’s motor sport credentials. Though neither the first nor the last of the competition XK120s, NUB 120 was by far the most successful of the breed.

Unlike most other competition cars in the collection, NUB 120 was not a works car, but was privately owned and campaigned by Ian Appleyard, with his wife Patricia, William Lyons’ daughter, acting as navigator. It missed victory in its first ever event, the 1950 Tulip Rally in Holland, by one quarter of an inch. Appleyard did not make the same mistake again, entering the 1950 Alpine Rally and winning a Coupe des Alpes.

The following year, Appleyard and NUB 120 repeated their success in the Alpine Rally and added the RAC Rally and the elusive Tulip Rally to their string of victories. Despite failing to win the Alpine Rally outright in 1952, the third consecutive run without incurring a single penalty point earned the first ever Gold Cup for the car!

The secret of the XK 120’s competition success was its extremely rugged chassis, the extraordinary reliability of its then new 3.4-litre, twin-cam engine and the light weight of its all-alloy bodywork (later production cars were built from steel). Its only weakness was its brakes, with heavy wear rates and susceptibility to fade, which almost proved the undoing of the Appleyards on many occasions during their time together.

At the end of its active career in 1953, NUB 120 came back to Jaguar and has been with us ever since. Ian Appleyard replaced it with a new XK 120, registered RUB 120. Today NUB 120 is maintained in full working order and can often be seen at classic car events supporting the marque whose reputation it did so much to establish.

1956 JAGUAR D-TYPE ‘LONG NOSE’

This was the penultimate D-type, built in March 1956 and originally fitted with the latest specification fuel injection engine. It was allocated to the Jaguar works racing team, and was entered for the Reims 12-hour race which it won, driven by Duncan Hamilton and Ivor Bueb.

1988 JAGUAR XJR-9

In 1988 Jaguar went to Le Mans in strength, with an entry of five XJR-9 cars, all powered by the Jaguar V12 engine producing 750bhp from a capacity of 7.0 litres. Two of the cars retired but the remaining three went on to finish first, fourth and sixteenth. The winning Jaguar, driven by Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries and Andy Wallace, completed 394 laps and covered a distance of 5332.79km (3313.63 miles), in comparison the winning D-type of 1957 covered a distance of 4397km (2732 miles).

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Due to the success of the 2007 Portfolio Limited Edition – which was primarily sold before the cars even landed on Australian shores – Jaguar is releasing a second very limited edition XKR Portfolio. The 2008 XKR Portfolio will feature notable additions to the already strong specification of the XKR, which is capable of hitting an electronically controlled top speed of 250km/h and can accelerate to 100km/h in just 5.2 seconds.

The XKR’s already powerful sporting styling cues – an enhanced front bumper, bonnet louvres and aluminum-finish grilles and side power vents will remain and exclusive Shadow Grey exterior paint and 20-inch Selena five spoke alloy wheels in shadow finish featuring red Jaguar “Heritage” center badges add to the overall presence.

The XKR’s interior represents a truly sophisticated yet driver focussed environment thanks to class leading ergonomics, user friendly in-car technology and simple, clear information displays in the instrument panel and main dashboard area. The XKR Portfolio will combine this acclaimed design and performance with Jaguar’s engineering and craftsmanship skills to take the XKR to an even higher level.

Jaguar’s Special Vehicles team has worked alongside leading brake manufacturer Alcon to create the largest, most powerful brakes a production Jaguar has ever carried. This was conceived after extensive testing at Jaguar’s specialist engineering center.

The cabin is characterised by craftsmanship and premium quality materials, from the Alston headlining to the Engine Spin Aluminum veneers. The Softgrain leather upholstery is available in a choice of two exclusive color ways – Warm charcoal with cranberry contrast twin needle stitching, or Ivory and Charcoal with Slate contrast twin needle stitching. The alloy gear selector, with polished metal gearshift surround, is trimmed with leather, and there are leather edged carpet mats and “Portfolio” scripted tread plates.

The XKR Portfolio also features the very special surround sound system from renowned audio entertainment specialists Bowers and Wilkins. Taking Jaguar’s 525W Premium Audio system with Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound as a starting point, Bowers and Wilkins have crafted a signature speaker system specifically for the XKR’s cabin. High-output, low distortion Kevlar mid-range speakers and specially designed aluminum dome tweeters deliver superb mid-range and extended high-frequency responses.

Dorian Lapthorne, General Manager, Jaguar Australia, commented “We received a phenomenal response last year when the XKR Portfolio was released. The specification is quite unique, and very special. It combines breathtaking performance and dramatic beauty with exclusive, individual touches of craftsmanship and equipment that lift it to another level. The XKR Portfolio continues our program our creating exclusive bespoke vehicles for our customers”

To underline the exclusivity of the XKR Portfolio, there will only be 10 units available for sale in the Australian market. All vehicles are in coupe style. The XKR Portfolio will carry a recommended retail price of $246,000 and will be available for sale in July.

XKR PORTFOLIO FEATURES

Shadow Grey metallic paint / coupe
20″ Selena shadow finish alloy wheels with red Heritage wheel badges
Alcon high performance braking system
Bowers and Wilkins premium sound system
Milled aluminum side power vents
Engine Spin Aluminum veneer
Alloy gear lever and selector gate surround
Leather edged floor mats
Premium headlining
Warm charcoal leather trim with cranberry contrast stitch OR Ivory and charcoal leather trim with slate blue contrast stitching

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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 aluminum 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.

Managing Director of Jaguar in the UK, Geoff Cousins said: “I am delighted we have won this award for the second year running. We fully recognise our responsibility to the environment and are committed to playing our role in developing technology solutions in cars, fuels and infrastructure to address climate change – this award shows we are heading in the right direction.”

This is the latest in a number of awards for Jaguar’s flagship model, which is renowned for the conclusive demonstration of its fuel economy credentials, achieving 1000.2 miles on a single tank of fuel – the average fuel consumption hitting 53.5mpg* which equates to 139g/km of CO2.

Most recently, the XJ Long Wheelbase was voted ‘Chauffeur Car of the Year’ by Chauffeur Magazine, while What Car?, Auto Trader and Auto Express all voted the XJ ‘Best Luxury Car’ in their various Used Car Awards towards the end of last year.

Since its launch in 2003, the XJ model line-up has been enhanced to include the XJ long wheelbase, the special edition XJR Portfolio, the XJ armored vehicle and most recently the XJ 08 Model Year, featuring a revised exterior design and significantly upgraded interior.

Jaguar XF Is 2008 Best Diesel By What Diesel Magazine
2009 Jaguar XJ Portfolio Special Edition

The Indian Siam cat is a beautiful and graceful cat that attracts attention by means of her typical, loud voice. Her elegant body language renders her walk smooth and lofty. Sometimes the Siam cat is described as being arrogant and inapproachable. If this is really the case, is in the eye of the beholder. Actually she is the very opposite – a playful kitten that only wants to be entertained.

More elegance and horsepower for the Bavarian kitten

The Jaguar XF has a very vivacious temperament as well and thus has received the ideal toys from Loder1899. The body styling kit, consisting of an elegant front spoiler, an extravagant rear spoiler and a fancy rear apron spoiler, provides the Jaguar with the grace and aerodynamic body line of an athletic race cat. Thanks to the Loder1899 lowering kit (-35mm), the noble limousine appears optically smarter and faster. The sporty motor management enables a performance increase from 207 to 249 hp. Hence, the Jaguar is able to shake off other fast cats easily. Loder1899 equips the Jaguar with classical, selected wheel/tire combinations, which are the cat’s perfect paw-wear.

PRICE LIST

The „Loder1899“- Jaguar XF

Front spoiler: 877,62 Euro
Rear apron diffuser: 773,50 Euro
Rear apron spoiler: 312,38 Euro
Stainless steel exhaust tailpipe device left and right: in progress
Lowering kit (-35 mm): 349 Euro
Wheel/tire combination consisting of alloy rim 9,5×21 “Hollow Spoke” (silver) and tires 255/30 21: starts at 1483,81 Euro/each (see press picture)
Low priced wheel/tire combinations from 9×20 Zoll incl. tires 255/35 20: starts at 666,07 Euro/each Motor management:. 1499 Euro
Stainless steel footrest: 199 Euro/each

“Loder1899″-Exklusive package: 7.898,77 Euro plus assembly and painting

Standard price: starts at 49.370 Euro
With “Loder1899” Exclusive-accessory program: starts at 57.269 Euro
Technical Data: 2,7 TDV6 • displacement 2720 cm3
• performance increase with “Loder1899” motor management accessory device up to kW/249 hp at 2000/min (standard 152 kW/207 hp at 2000/min.)
• maximum torque 435 Nm at 4000/min, (with “Loder1899” 522 Nm at 3850/min)
• rear wheel drive
• automatic six speed gearbox
• length/breadth/height 4961/1877/2053 mm
• fuel tank 69,5 l
• car boot volume 385 l
• towed weight, braked 1.850 kg; towed weight, unbraked 750 kg
• top speed 229 km/h
• 0-100 km/h in 8,2 seconds standard; (in 7,6 seconds with “Loder1899”)
• consumption (EU-Mix) combined 7,5 l/100 km
• CO2 199 g/km
• Price: starts at 49.370 Euro.

“Loder 1899” always delivers body styling kits with EG type approval (ABE), assembly instructions and the essential fastening means. Wheel/tire combinations with parts-expertise or ABE, mounted, balanced and nitrogen filled.

The Jaguar XKR Portfolio is an exceptional sports car defined by dramatic beauty and effortless performance. Available as either convertible or coupe, and built in limited numbers, the XKR Portfolio adds highly crafted levels of luxury, premium equipment and exclusivity.

• Portfolio is a name that defines a series of highly luxurious special edition vehicles from Jaguar. Following on from the success of the first XKR Portfolio model launched in 2007, the 2009 MY XKR Portfolio, shown for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008, goes on sale in selected markets from June 2008

• Advanced lightweight aluminum body construction, 420bhp supercharged 4.2 liter V8 engine and six-speed Jaguar Sequential Shift Transmission with paddleshift gear change for driver-focused dynamic performance

• Exterior sporting cues include
- Exclusive Shadow Grey metallic paint color
- 20-inch Selena alloy wheels with a unique shadow finish and red Jaguar ‘Heritage’ center badge
- A choice of dark grey or black hood colors for the convertible
- Milled aluminum power vents
- Portfolio trunk lid signature badge
- Alcon® R Performance braking system with red calipers – 400mm six-pot front/ 350mm four-pot rear – the largest ever fitted to a production Jaguar

• The unique interior specification includes
- Soft-grain, contrast stitched leather to the 16-way seats, instrument panel, center console, door inners, rear side panels and steering – in a choice of either Charcoal with Cranberry twin needle stitching or Ivory with Slate twin needle stitching
- A choice of new Rich Oak veneer or Engine Spin Aluminum fascia finish, the latter with Piano Black instrument panel
- Alloy and leather gear selector and alloy gate surround
- Unique tread plates with Portfolio script and leather edged carpet mats
- Alston luxury headlining
- Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, with 525W Premium audio, featuring low distortion Kevlar mid-range speakers and aluminum dome speakers, designed and tuned specifically for XK

Following the success of the special edition XKR Portfolio last year, Jaguar’s design team has created a new XKR Portfolio – available in June 2008 – combining distinctive styling with luxurious interior touches to create a model that is a supreme Grand Tourer with the performance and dynamics of a true sports car.

“The Jaguar XKR epitomizes Jaguar’s commitment to creating beautiful, fast cars. The XKR Portfolio has been crafted using exquisite modern materials – from the use of aluminum inside and out to the stylish cabin’s soft-grain leather with twin-needle stitching, hand-crafted veneers and luxury Alston headlining,” commented Design Director Ian Callum.

Complementing the carefully considered interior, the XKR Portfolio enhances the already powerful sporting styling cues of the XKR with an exclusive Shadow Grey exterior paint and new 20-inch Selena alloy wheels with a unique shadow finish and a red Jaguar ‘Heritage’ center badge, coupled with Alcon R Performance brakes with red calipers.

Every XKR benefits from its advanced aluminum construction, which ensures that it’s striking looks are matched by a dynamic, lightweight chassis. Powered by a 420bhp 4.2 liter V8 supercharged engine, the XKR delivers excellent performance, supremely confident handling and excellent stopping power.

XKR Portfolio’s Alcon R Performance braking system is the result of close collaboration between leading brake manufacturer Alcon and Jaguar’s engineers who together carried out extensive testing at Jaguar’s specialist engineering center, based at the Nurburgring in Germany. Boasting the largest brake discs ever fitted to a production Jaguar – with 400mm front brake discs and powerful six-piston callipers, while at the rear four-piston callipers operate on 350mm discs – the XKR Portfolio’s brakes produce fade-free performance time and time again whilst maintaining Jaguar’s renowned blend of refinement and stopping power.

A sumptuous blend of luxury and sporting cues further differentiate the XKR Portfolio’s interior from the XKR with the choice of a new Rich Oak veneer or Engine Spin Aluminum with Piano Black center console and soft-grain, contrast stitched leather throughout the cabin. An alloy and leather gear selector with alloy surround, unique tread plates with Portfolio script and Alston luxury headlining complete the bespoke feel of the interior.

Taking Jaguar’s 525W Premium Audio system with Pro Logic II surround sound as a starting point, Bowers & Wilkins have tuned a signature speaker system specifically for the XKR Portfolio’s cabin. High output, low distortion Kevlar mid-range speakers and specially designed aluminum-dome tweeters deliver superb mid-range and extended high-frequency responses.

The Jaguar XKR Portfolio is available to order now.

2009MY XK

Available from April 2008 production, Jaguar has also extended the appeal of its award-winning XK and XKR even further with feature enhancements across the range.

For 2009 model year, both the XK and XKR models feature as standard the introduction of iPod and USB connectivity and the standard fitment of an air quality sensor, front park assist and electrochromic and heated power fold-back mirrors.

iPod and USB connectivity joins the extensive list of standard technology features for the XK range with functionality and play lists controlled via the intuitive Touch-screen. For other MP3 devices, connected via the USB port and configured as mass storage devices, functionality is also controlled via the Touch-screen.

A new color is also added to the palette – Ultimate Black, replacing Midnight from June 2008.

Built in limited numbers to offer new levels of luxury, craftsmanship and exclusivity, the XJ Portfolio is characterized by premium quality materials and exquisite attention to detail.

• Portfolio is a name that defines a series of highly luxurious special edition vehicles from Jaguar. The 2009 MY XJ Portfolio – shown for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in march 2008 – goes on sale in selected markets from Summer 2008

• Lightweight advanced aluminum construction and an acclaimed supercharged V8 engine offer driver-focused dynamic performance

• All XJ Portfolio models come with Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and a self-leveling air suspension to ensure impeccable control and ride

• The unique exterior styling includes Celestial Black or Astral Gold paint colors, bespoke 20-inch Selena alloy wheels with red Jaguar ‘Heritage’ badge, milled aluminum side power vents, chrome mirror caps and Portfolio trunk lid signature badge

• Inside, the XJ Portfolio comprises a sumptuous blend of luxury and sporting cues with two exclusive interior trim options – Navy with Champagne piping and Navy carpets or Ivory with Navy piping and Navy carpets.

• Other Portfolio interior touches include a cabin trimmed in Rich Oak veneer with Portfolio motif on passenger airbag lid; Navy leather and alloy gearshift with alloy surround; luxury carpet mats with contrast leather edges and Jaguar ‘Leaper’ logo; embossed Jaguar ‘Leaper’ logo on headrests; stitched leather door casings; Alston luxury headliner; unique front treadplates with Portfolio script.

• Premium specification includes individually heated and cooled front seats; 7-inch Touch-screen, Jaguar premium sound system and dual-zone climate control systems; Bluetooth® connectivity for up to five separate telephones; JaguarVoiceTM, Adaptive Cruise Control and rear multimedia system with DVD player and twin display screens (depending on market).

Jaguar’s commitment to creating beautiful, fast cars continues with the introduction of the new XJ Portfolio – first revealed on the Super V8 Portfolio special edition in 2005.

Already renowned for its all-aluminum body construction, state-of-the-art technologies and outstanding craftsmanship and build quality, the new XJ Portfolio is now even more desirable thanks to its unique exterior and interior styling cues.

Luxury, elegance and dynamic performance are XJ signatures. The XJ Portfolio adds a host of bespoke design cues and styling features that set it apart. The exterior is painted in either Celestial Black or Astral Gold, with contrasting side power vents in milled aluminum. A distinctive profile is completed by new 20″ Selena alloy wheels featuring red Jaguar ‘Heritage’ center badges.

XJ Portfolio’s dynamic excellence is underpinned by XJ’s all-aluminum monocoque body construction and highly advanced chassis and suspension. Lightness with strength and exceptional rigidity provide a platform for remarkable agility and performance, as well as safety, improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and a self-leveling air suspension ensure impeccable control and a ride that is involving yet composed and refined.

In the U.S., the 2009MY XJ Portfolio is available with Jaguar’s highly acclaimed 4.2-liter V8 supercharged (400bhp SAE) or the naturally aspirated V8 engine. In either derivative, the XJ Portfolio offers effortless performance and exceptional refinement.

XJ Portfolio’s individuality is further reflected in a luxurious interior characterized by premium quality materials and exquisite attention to detail. The hand-crafted Rich Oak veneer is new to XJ Portfolio, and there is the choice of two unique interior themes – Navy or Ivory. Each features contrast piping to the softgrain leather upholstery, special twin-stitched door casings and headrests embossed with the Jaguar ‘Leaper’ design. The alloy gear selector, with aluminum gearshift surround, is also trimmed with Navy leather, and there are ‘Portfolio’ branded treadplates and special leather-edged carpet mats.

And XJ Portfolio’s premium specification includes individually heated and cooled front seats; 7-inch Touch-screen operation of the satellite navigation, Jaguar premium sound and dual-zone climate control systems; Bluetooth® connectivity for up to five separate telephones; JaguarVoiceTM, Adaptive Cruise Control, and rear multimedia system with DVD player and twin display screens (depending on market).

The Jaguar XJ Portfolio is available to order now.