Aluminium-Intensive XE is Most Fuel Efficient Jaguar Ever
The
innovative new Jaguar XE will redefine the standard in its segment. Designed
around Jaguar’s modular vehicle architecture, the XE is the only car in the
class to use an aluminium-intensive monocoque, with lightweight aluminium
accounting for 75 per cent of the structure.
This
milestone in body engineering, a product of Jaguar’s world-leading expertise in
high-volume production of aluminium vehicles, ensures that the Jaguar XE
combines outstanding design with benchmark levels of ride and handling – it will
be the true driver’s car in the segment when it launches locally, in September.
Lightweight
construction is a core element of Jaguar’s DNA and Jaguar is at the
cutting-edge of aluminium technology in the automotive industry. The Jaguar XJ,
XK and F-TYPE have all been developed using exceptionally stiff bonded and
riveted aluminium structures. The XE is the latest model to use this
aerospace-inspired technology.
It
is also the first car in the world to make use of a new grade of high strength
aluminium called RC5754 which has been developed specifically for the XE.This
new alloy features a high level of recycled material and makes a significant
contribution to Jaguar’s goal of using 75 per cent recycled material by 2020.
The
resultingweight savings ensure that the XE is the most fuel-efficient Jaguar
yet. With its 2.0-litre i4 turbo diesel engine, producing 132kW and 430Nm, it
boasts a combined fuel consumption figure of 4.2 litres/100km and CO2 emissions
of only 109g/km.
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