Jaguar has expanded its XF engine line-up with the addition of two forced-induction petrol units: a turbocharged 2,0-litre four-pot and a supercharged 3,0-litre V6.
In both XF and XJ model line-ups, the supercharged 3,0-litre V6 will replace the normally aspirated 5,0-litre V8 unit.
The Supercharged 3,0-litre V6 unit shares some of its technology with the company’s existing 5,0 V8 SC unit, namely elements of its all-aluminium block, direct fuel injection and variable valve timing. Developing 250 kW and 450 N.m of torque, this unit utilises a Roots supercharger that is more compact and efficient than the item in the V8 SC.
Jaguar claims a 0-100 km/h time of 5,9 seconds and an average fuel consumption figure of 9,4 L/100 km for this engine in both XF and XJ model applications.
The V6 engine also utilises a set of counter-rotating balance weights that help to iron out some of the harshness that sometimes affects such engines.
The 2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol engine will replace the naturally aspirated 3,0-litre V6. It produces 177 kW and 340 N.m thanks to the use of low-inertia turbocharging, direct fuel injection and variable timing of both the intake and exhaust camshafts. Like the V6, this unit also features noise-reducing counter-balance weights and an aluminium block.
In the XF this engine is capable of accelerating to 100km/h in 7,9 seconds and on to a 241 km/h top speed while returning 8,9 L/100km and CO2 emissions of 207g/km.
Both engines will be mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, while the 3,0-litre V6 SC and 5,0-litre V8 SC both come standard with a stop/start system.
Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars, said: “Jaguar currently has its strongest range of products for several decades. Our continued growth is dependent on two things; activating the awareness of the brand, and expanding our range to enable us to access new customers in both existing and emerging markets. The introduction of these two additional forced-induction petrol engines is integral to this ambitious plan.”
