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Old 05-24-2005, 07:11 PM   #1
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New aluminum Vanden Plas

This is a 2004 model.





The 2005 Vanden Plas is five inches longer than the 2004 model. It also has different wheels. It can be ordered with the same wheels as the new Super V8.

The 2005 Vanden Plas features the following in addition to the new XJ8 L:

- Twin-stitched trimmed dashtop

- Hand-inlaid burl walnut veneers with Peruvian boxwood inlay

- Soft-grain ruched leather seating with contrast piping

- Lambswool footwell rugs

- 16-way power front seats

- Rear fold-down picnic trays

- Power-fold exterior mirrors with chrome caps

- Electric rear sunblind

- 18 x 8-inch 'Rapier' alloy wheels fitted with all-season tires

- Three-stage heated front and rear seats and heated steering wheel

- Alpine Premium 320-watt sound system with AM/FM stereo and six-disc CD changer

- Power-folding door mirrors


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Old 05-24-2005, 07:14 PM   #2
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The following is from a Jaguar press release:

While gas-electric hybrid vehicles are one answer to increasing fuel costs, Jaguar took a unique approach in 2004 by employing state-of-the-art lightweight aluminum to achieve better fuel economy, lower emissions and enhanced driving dynamics on an all-new version of its XJ sedan. Now, using the same aluminum construction, these all-new 2005 XJ Long Wheelbase (LWB) models have achieved best-in-class fuel economy among segment competitors with a Combined rating of as high as 22 miles per gallon.

"This is yet another, compelling example of the weight-saving benefits of the new XJ's aluminum monocoque construction," said George Ayres, vice president of Marketing at Jaguar North America.

Constructed using lightweight aluminum joined by self-pierce rivets and epoxy adhesive - state-of-the-art techniques learned from the aerospace industry - the new XJ's body is some 60 percent stiffer yet 40 percent lighter than before. The result is that a new long wheelbase model, like the supercharged Super V8, is a staggering 800 pounds lighter than BMW's long wheelbase 760Li.

The reduced weight not only delivers exceptional fuel economy, it also results in lower emissions, more agile handling and truly athletic performance. The new XJ8 L, for example, accelerates from zero to 60 mph in just 6.3 seconds - compared to 6.9 seconds for the previous XJ8 standard wheelbase model.

According to the latest EPA government fuel figures, the 2005 4.2-liter XJ8 L has a best-in-class Highway rating of 28 miles per gallon. That gives the car an outstanding theoretical calculated range of 630 miles - a one-tank trip from New York to Cincinnati, Denver to Kansas City, or a round trip from Chicago to Detroit.

With an EPA Combined rating of 22mpg - another 'best-in-class' figure - the new XJ8 L's real-world touring range on a full tank is still a theoretical 495 miles, the approximate distance of a drive from San Francisco to San Diego.

In the new 2004 supercharged Super V8, the benefits are even more pronounced. Its 17mpg/24mpg (City/Highway) EPA rating provides exemption from 'gas guzzler' taxation - another advantage over high performance competitors. And, against the stopwatch, the Super V8 can accelerate from standstill to 60 mph in a sportscar-like 5.0 seconds.

"With gas prices in the U.S. heading towards record levels, fuel economy - even in luxury cars - is becoming a key buying consideration," adds Ayres.

Three versions of the 2005 Jaguar XJ LWB - the XJ8 L, Vanden Plas and Super V8 - will be offered in North America from September. The XJ8 L and Vanden Plas models both feature a 4.2-liter 294bhp (SAE) AJ-V8, while the flagship Super V8 is powered by a 390bhp supercharged AJ-V8. Each engine benefits from being coupled to the highly-responsive six-speed ZF automatic transmission.
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The 2005 Vanden Plas has picnic trays for the rear passengers.
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An all-leather steering wheel is available as an accessory.

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The 2006 Vanden Plas has the same grille as the Super V8. The Super V8 is the flagship XJ and it weighs over 800 pounds less than a BMW 760Li.

Super V8 shown below.




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