Jaguar files trademarks for C-XE and C-XJ
Speculation is still big buiness at Jaguar: the leaper could be going upscale with a Daimler revival, going potentially diesel with the XK, and there's the never-ending rumor of something like an F-Type. Now, finally, a few pieces of fruit have fallen from the guesswork tree: Jaguar has filed trademark papers for the terms C-XE and C-XJ.
The concept XJ is expected -- the development car has been spotted here, there, and everywhere. Based on the production car's 2011 due date, the C-XJ will probably take the stage some time late next year or in early 2010. The only thing that remains is to find out how many design influences Ian Callum has settled on for the car.
The C-XE remains a conundrum. We know that Jag's new parents want a sports car in the litter, but where would it slot? In order not to step all over the XK, an E-Type would be a much harder sports car proposition, but would it bare its claws at the Porsche 911 or be a Boxster fighter? It has been rumored to share parts with the XF and XJ, and power is ostensibly coming from the 3.0-liter V6 Duratec. With a 2012 production date leave, the dynamic details probably haven't been settled. Regardless, it's good to see the cat getting ready to roar.
[Source: Autoblog.it (no relation)]
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Avinash machado 10:16AM (9/21/2008)
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HotRodzNKustoms 12:04PM (9/21/2008)
I see room for a Corvette fighter in true XKE style. Two seats, V6 with a possible V8 option, coupe and convertible, and maybe a Z06 fighting R version?
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Torrent 12:30PM (9/21/2008)
Wow Avinash, so well spoken.
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Richard 12:41PM (9/21/2008)
The original E-Types were pretty affordable for the day - more in league with the Corvette than the Porsche. That was really the magic of it all - performance and handling at a reasonable price...like the 'vette only, perhaps, more sophisticated.
My dad's 1970 E Coupe' had a $7,000 and change sticker w/ A/C. What would that be in 2012 Dollars?
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LDMAN 2:26PM (9/21/2008)
$37368.54 in the year 2007 has the same "purchase power" as $7000 in the year 1970. For 2007 we have to factor in inflation but could get to $40k PLUS.
LDMAN 12:45PM (9/21/2008)
I see why Fiat announced the return of the Dino.
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naggs 3:33PM (9/21/2008)
f-type concept = sex
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BoxerFanatic 3:53PM (9/21/2008)
So Ford overseers wouldn't do this...
But Tata might...
Sounds good that someone might still have the guts to build something very cool for real people.
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paulmer 7:38PM (9/21/2008)
A v6? Noooooooooooooooooooo.
V12 or bust.
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BoxerFanatic 8:59PM (9/21/2008)
The Jag V12 was a nice engine, when tuned to run well.
But most Jags did very well with the XK 3.8 Inline 6. A 6 cylinder engine is not out of place.
Although I would think that if they are going to still source Ford engines, the 3.5 and Twin Force/EcoBoost engines would be better choices than the 3.0 Duratec.
If they want to siamese the 3.0 into a 6 liter V12... that might be do-able (or would that just be an Aston Martin V12?)
ambientFLIER 7:34PM (9/21/2008)
Retarded. C-FE-X-HHDJDKKS-TYPES
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AutoArgent 10:50PM (9/21/2008)
I don't think an XE would end up being the production F-type. The name just doesn't fit. However, I was actually thinking earlier today about whether they would try to make a successor to the X-type. If they did, then it would only make sense that it would be named X and then a letter lower in the alphabet then the XF to denote the smaller size. Hence, the XE. I could be wrong, but it makes more sense to me.
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Jruhi4 8:30AM (9/22/2008)
I'm thinking the exact same thing.
XE=small sedan, X-type replacement
XF=medium sedan
XJ=large sedan
XK=large grand touring coupe & convertible
The letter C in front of XE and XJ? 2-door 4-seater coupe versions of the XE and XJ, I think...
BoxerFanatic 11:01AM (9/22/2008)
THe letter C in front is for CONCEPT.
C-XF concept car became the XF production car, kind of.
C was for concept. Maybe in the future, it will be added to the production nameplate, and mean something else...
XC might be available, if XE doesn't appeal. Jruhi didn't leave any space in his list for a mid-priced sportscar/roadster.
Alex 11:52AM (9/23/2008)
if they are planning a re-birth of the x-type, they need to do some serious work. That car, while nice, was no competitor to the 3 series/S4/C Class cars of the world.
I would much rather see Jaguar go the route of a hardened sports car. F-type using a modified XK chassis. I think it is safe to assume there will be no V12 in Jaguar's near future. If they were working on one we would see it in the XJ or XK. A small, light weight F-Type would benefit from straight 6 with turbos. The added cylinders of a V12 would make weight distribution a problem.
Alex C. 4:21PM (9/22/2008)
First line..
business*
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