Until the winter ended, manufacturers are racing to test their new products in absolutely free climatic chambers above the Arctic circle. Today's catch of the photo spies — the second generation Jaguar XF, the world premiere will be held in April at the new York auto show. Business sedan will change not only the appearance, but also the platform, and will also get new engines from the Ingenium family.
So, what we already know about XF 2016 model year? Rival BMW 5-Series will finally get rid of the Ford roots and go on an aluminum chassis iQ[Al], the same as in the CD XE. Due to this, the sedan will be lighter by about 100 pounds - and this despite the fact that, compared with the current generation it will grow in all dimensions.
The Project looks X260 (under the working index he is listed before the premiere) will become more aggressive and sharp, and the silhouette will be added swiftness - note the sloping line of the windshield and the gentle curvature of the roof. Looking at the beauty, the paparazzi found the update and there, at least, they will affect the design of the air ducts and display infotainment system.
Line of turbocharged fours Ingenium will form, as expected, the lower part of the range of the proposed variants of the new XF, and the middle and upper level is a V6 and V8. Of course, there will be a new sedan of sportverein XFR and XFR-S, and the power of the latter of them would come close to 600 HP 9-speed automatic ZF will be associated with the rear or both axles. More details we learn in the coming weeks, and while exploring the gallery.