martin_krpan je napisal/-a:KOnceptno vozilo C-XF, ki bo prikazano v Detroitu januarja naj bi napovedovalo obliko novega XF:

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THE ALL-NEW JAGUAR C-XF REVEALED


All-New Jaguar Concept Car Reveals Dramatic New Design Direction for Future Sport Sedans


IRVINE, Calif. January 3, 2007 – The all-new Jaguar C-XF concept car, a stunning four-door sedan that blends dynamic, modern features with classic, heritage cues, will make its debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. This concept, which boasts a 4.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, signifies a new era for the company and is a clear indication of the design direction for the company's next-generation of sport sedans.


Headed by Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum and Head of Advanced Design Julian Thomson, the concept was designed by the same team that produced the award-winning 2007 Jaguar XK Coupe and Convertible. The team looked to create a vehicle that presents a confident statement of design purity. In doing so, the C-XF possesses a sense of latent power through a look that is dynamic and athletic.


"The Jaguar C-XF concept is the most dynamic and modern four-door car that Jaguar has ever created, a design showcase heralding the next generations of our sports saloon models," says Ian Callum. "It signals a future for Jaguar that is as exciting as the C-XF itself."


The concept sedan features single, slim-wedged headlamps which have evolved from the twin-lamp motif seen on past Jaguars. The lights are thin and angular, producing an aggressive look for the car's front profile. Running from the headlamps to the rear wheel haunch is an unbroken, main feature line that gives the car a sense of power and movement. Furthering the vehicles aggressive appearance are the muscular bonnet, side power vents, tapered tail and deeply recessed front grille.


The vehicle's modern, sports design philosophy is applied to the cabin as well, with the emphasis tailored toward performance as opposed to luxury. Inside are lightweight, sculpted bucket-style front seats and twin individual rear bucket seats. Running in between the seats is a tall, central transmission tunnel that gives the occupants a sense of sitting deep within a futuristic cockpit. In addition, a brushed aluminum fascia wraps around the cabin, producing a dynamic linear graphic that instills a sense of velocity. Design Director Ian Callum describes the cabin of the all-new C-XF concept car as "one of the most exciting interiors Jaguar has ever done."


Enhancing the cabin experience is the introduction of the vehicle's new technologies that blend simplicity of design with practical innovation. JaguarSense, a prototype technology which employs motion detecting sensors to activate certain vehicle features, reacts to the sweep of a hand, making it advance yet intuitive. Also, the C-XF has a jewel-like Power button that pulses like a heartbeat on the center console and once pushed, aluminum rings lower from the center console to reveal the gear shift knob. As the engine starts, a blue light sweeps around the cabin, the entire roofline illuminates with a muted blue light and a final blue light shines from the front grille, signifying the car's ignition.


The C-XF is not just another concept car – it is much more than that. Its dynamic styling and modern design offer a glimpse to the future for Jaguar. The exterior is pure and athletic, the interior striking and contemporary while the technology innovative and practical. The C-XF is the new direction of Jaguar design.


From its beginning as a manufacturer of motorcycle sidecars in 1922, Jaguar Cars has grown to become one of the world's premier manufacturers of luxury sedans and sports cars and with that, one of the most recognized commercial brands. The company's vision is simple: To produce beautiful fast cars that are desired the world over. The company operates two manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom and is fully engaged in environmental programs, community work and brand awareness exercises such as motorsports.

Pecho je napisal/-a:Končno. Jaguar kot se spodobi. Veseli me, da so se znebili retro stylinga in ustvarili nekaj agresivnega in elegantnega hkrati. Očitno se rezultati odličitve vodilnih v Fordu, ki želijo Jaguar sedaj uveljeviti kot butično znamko, kar je vedno bil, in ne kot volume sellerja že kažejo. Novi XK je zakon, tole je pa...... Določene stvari se bodo seveda na serijskem izdelku spremenile ampak vseeno je moje mnenje, da je to korak v pravo smer.

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Pecho

bass je napisal/-a:C-XF je sicer oblikovalski biser,..

My guy in England just nabbed these first spy shots of an actual production-intent prototype for the Jaguar XF. I’m rushing them out to you ASAP. Elements of the C-XF concept car that’s awaiting it’s Detroit-show debut are clearly visible in the grille, side detailing, and its A-pillar line of this real-world tester.

Things have definitely been toned down for production, however. The prototype’s headlights are larger and less slit-like than the concept, and the low front air-intakes have been simplified considerably. Normal door pulls also replace the pillar-mounted handles on the concept. The tail-lights do away with the concept’s clear lenses, in favor of red lamps that look much more traditionally Jag. The roof-line on this prototype is also taller, and less coupe-like than the C-XF show car, adding some functionality at the expense of sex appeal.

Written By: Chris Paukert

metallic je napisal/-a:Če bo podoben konceptu, bo bomba.