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#21 of 2563 I'm looking forward to ... by gtsugran Feb 09, 2001 (3:47 pm)
I currently have a 98 Contour SE V6/5sp and have been curiously following the development of the X-type. I logged onto the Jaguar site yesterday and viewed a short video that described their all wheel drive system: 60/40 power distribution Rear/Front that varies based on traction. I am looking forward to AWD since I live in the Northeast.   Does anyone have any idea what kind of hp and torque ratings this car will have with the 3.0 liter engine? Since I am indirectly asking about acceleration I would also like to know what kind of braking ability this car has. If the opportunity to accelerate quickly is designed into the car I would also like to see the ability to decelerate quickly. Go Jaguar!
#22 of 2563 Power by giowa Feb 09, 2001 (4:14 pm)
R&T article claims both 2.5L and 3.0L are DOHC 60 deg V-6s. 2.5L putting out 194 hp and 180 lb-ft. 3.0L putting out 231 hp and 210 lb-ft. Can be had with 5-speed manual. Doesn't give weight estimate.
#23 of 2563 by arcoates Feb 10, 2001 (5:56 am)
I love the styling of the new X-Type. It looks like a scaled down XJ, albeit updated. The interior shots I have seen have this fake, dark, cheesy wood. I hope that they throw that away before launch.   I can't wait for it to come out- a baby jaguar is what they need. I think they should of come out with the X-Type and then the S-Type. Jaguar predicts it will increase sales at least 50%. They now have a line to compete in every market with their competition. Replies to this message: jmcmahon (Sep 20, 2005 5:15 pm) desertguy (Sep 20, 2005 6:18 pm) jmcmahon (Sep 21, 2005 3:29 am) and 8 more...
#24 of 2563 Stopping Power by neeker Feb 12, 2001 (8:38 am)
The AutoWorld article states that the x-type will have four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (vented in front, solid in back) They indicated that the brakes seem sufficient to stop the car which will weigh an estimated 3400-3550 lbs.
#25 of 2563 X-Type Data by mvargo1 Feb 12, 2001 (4:17 pm)
2.5 L V6: 194 HP, 180lb.ft torque, curb wt. 3,428 (manual) 3,516 (auto) 0-60 7.9 man. 8.5 auto   3.0 L V6: 231HP, 210lb.ft torque, curb wt. same, 0-60 6.6 man. 7.1 auto   Dark Wood is not fake, rather it is the same dark stained wood used in the limited edition silverstone model, and will only be available with the sport pkg. So if you don't like it get the non-sport model with traditional bird's eye maple trim.   Leather and all wheel dirve will be standard equipment unlike Audi and BMW
#26 of 2563 re:wood by arcoates Feb 12, 2001 (5:18 pm)
Oh I have no doubt that the wood is real- Jaguar has not stolen THAT from Ford yet, I just think it looks hideous.   I was mortified that the new model would be based upon the FWD mondeo platform, and early reports said it would be a FWD car. Thank you Jaguar for using the AWD and making it a RWD bias. If it was FWD, it would make the fact that it was based on a Ford that more real.
#27 of 2563 don't be too abhorred... by thebandleader Feb 13, 2001 (7:14 am)
Being based on the Mondeo platform is a good thing. It is one of the best setups produced today. Jaguar alone could not have produced anything close to it, especially in the projected price range. In the US market, the Contour/Mystique were two of the best sedans, easily the best in their price range. (the Stratus outsold it only because of its larger back seat ... in quality, dynamics and performance, it wasn't even close)
#28 of 2563 Pronounced Front Bias by giowa Feb 13, 2001 (10:58 am)
Check out the March issue of Car & Driver. Have a 2-page preview of X-type on pages 96-97. They report that the X-type's basic layout is essentially front-wheel drive. Most of the transverse engine's weight is forward of the front-axle centerline. Plus there is a 60/40 forward weight bias. Better news is that the front-to-rear torque split is 40/60. Too bad it has open differentials and no limited slip. C&D speculates that Jag may eventual offer a more affordable FWD base X-type. The basic architecture is already there for it.
#29 of 2563 FWD vs. RWD by arcoates Feb 13, 2001 (5:43 pm)
I'm sorry to here that it behaves like a FWD car. I hate it when cars that are classically RWD convert. It is such a shame. FWD is fine for the average idiot who doesn't care about those lovely country drives on the weekend when you have the chance, although not legally, to wring out your car. It is probably safer for the average driver, especially in the snow.   But for a company like Jaguar, it should stay RWD because it is first and foremost a sports car company. Oh sure, the XJ's are big, luxury cruisers, but when pushed, they still respond.   I hate it when global planning gets in the way of these historic companies. I couldn't care less if Lexus decided to go to FWD, but companies like Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes should always be RWD.   A.R.
#30 of 2563 FWD Jag by mvargo1 Feb 13, 2001 (5:45 pm)
mabye when hell freezes over and pigs fly. The base 2.5L 5-speed will most likely come in under $30,000 there is no need for a jag to be less expensive than that. A front wheel drive Jag is about as probable as a Jag SUV(god forbid). Besides C&D is just mad that they were not allowed to drive the car.

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