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Spy Shots: Production 2008 Jaguar XF - no camo!
by John Neff on Aug 13th 2007 at 1:54PM 
The 2009 Jaguar XF has been caught completely uncovered and without camouflage for the first time. While only visible from behind and a rear 3/4 view, we feel confident in saying the production XF will be remarkably close to the C-XF Concept on which it's based. There are differences, of course. The fender vent behind the front wheels is taller and thinner, shaped more like the one on the XK than the concept. The chunky five-spoke wheels are different from the seven-spoke chrome jobs on the concept, and the rear taillights and exhaust tips have been toned down. But still, the car retains its ineffable gorgeousness, as well as the concept's leaping cat badge positioned right between the taillights.
There are certainly high hopes for the XF, and one could argue that the fate of Jaguar itself, regardless of whether or when it's sold, rests on its sculpted shoulders of sheet metal. Our main concern is that despite its sexiness, the XF will be using much of the mechanicals found underneath the current S-Type's skin. That car has never been known for its driving dynamics or choice of powertrains, so can Jaguar tweak it enough to make the XF feel new?
[Source: Straightline Blog]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Tyk 2:01PM (8/13/2007)
Might as well slap a Ford oval on it, 'cause thats what it looks like. No wonder, Jag's sales are hovering around 1k units a month now.
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Compy386 3:03PM (8/13/2007)
Yeah you show me a Ford that looks this good and I'll go buy it today.
SoCal Cuda 6:55PM (8/13/2007)
Yeah, I smelled the stupid there...and it wasn't coming from me. This looks much nicer than any Ford or Jag sedan I've seen.
Greek Boy 7:40PM (8/13/2007)
WTF????
TyK!!!!! You are a blind. If you see a Ford in those pics, then go get some glasses. It is pretty obvious you used this as another anti-Ford rant and nothing more.
What a tool.
moa 4:24AM (8/14/2007)
well rear looks little bit like new mondeo... tall and narrow, not jag-like at all.
Aki 2:15PM (8/13/2007)
That's freakin hot. Coolest looking Jag since the XJ6 Series III.
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Mike 4:39PM (8/13/2007)
Agreed...
TBDN 2:29PM (8/13/2007)
This is a very nice looking car. I shall put my money where my mouth is by buying one.
Will wait for it to be out.
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Dave T. 2:33PM (8/13/2007)
Who said the XF "will be using much of the mechanicals found underneath the current S-Type's skin" ?
The concept did but that's because it was a concept. The closest I've read to what will be shared is something akin to "Some chassis components" but the inference is that the two will be night and day different.
Definitely point where the running gear has been talked about cause that is really interesting. Thanks.
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Ligor 3:09PM (8/13/2007)
I hear that it will be using the same steel chasis from the X-type adn it was deamed to expansive to use the Aluminum frame from the XJ sedan.
I hope that was wrong, cause Jaguar really needs a boost in samle and image right about now.
Yaroukh 3:34PM (8/13/2007)
get new glasses, our little expert
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Mike Botros 3:33PM (8/13/2007)
baby got back
that is flippin gorgeous. i wish i could afford one
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Andrew 4:15PM (8/13/2007)
I hate to say this, but from the rear it looks like the new Hyundai Genesis: http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/images/hyundai-genesis-concept-2.jpg
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ahashmi 4:19PM (8/13/2007)
i think that just the concept version with the cover... cuz... if it was a mule than it would have real license plates not just an ad. but maybe it was out for a photo shoot... certainly hope thats the real stuff... but idk...
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Mike 4:23PM (8/13/2007)
HOLY SH*T THAT CAR IS FINE!!!
Guess who's back in town? I hope they redesign their whole model line based on that look and get us a mid-size drop top sports coupe too....
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Sam 5:06PM (8/13/2007)
Helloooo Aston Martin...
What a stunning derrier.
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MiniMe 5:28PM (8/13/2007)
Nice, but Fords money would've been better spent on a redesign of the US Focus, or US Ranger compact pickup which hasn't had a redesign in 20 years.
Just more money FoMoCo can't afford wasted on this black hole of a division that hasn't earned a penny for them since they bought it.
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Mike Botros 9:27AM (8/14/2007)
Where have you been? The focus was redesigned for 2008.
94 taurus owner 8:16PM (8/13/2007)
Can't wait to see the front.
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Greek Boy 7:55PM (8/13/2007)
ahhhh, but if jag starts rolling out cars like this, sales will not be a problem.
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