Jaguar XK 180
Jaguar XK-180 was a concept car created by Jaguar to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the XK car and to show the world the skills of Jaguar stylists, craftsmen and engineers.It was presented at Paris Motor Show.And unfortunately it was never gone into production.
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| Jaguar XK 180 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars |
| Production | 1999–present |
| Model years | Only 2 concepts were made |
| Designer | Keith Helfet |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | supercar |
| Body style | 2-door roadster 2-door roadster |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Jaguar XK (X100) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.2 litre supercharged V8 |
| Transmission | 5 speed automatic gearbox |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2461 mm / 96.9 in |
| Length | 173.901 in 4417.1 mm |
| Width | 1821 mm / 71.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3450Lbs |
Performance
It had a 4.2 litre supercharged V8 engine with 450 bhp,4 valves per cilynder in total of 32 valves.This car was so alive and it had 445 Ft-Lbs(605NM) of torque.If you do the calculations it produced 113bhp per liter.It's transmission was a 5 speed automatic gearbox and rear wheel drive.Seating capacity was two.The top speed was mindblowing 180 mph(290kmh) and 0:62 mph(100kmh) was 4.5 seconds.It was capable of doing 1/4 mile(400m) in 13.5 seconds at 106 mph(170kmh).
Handling
The handling pack used in this car was Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) wich was also used on the Jaguar XK-R. These enhancements include revised electronic control unit settings and revised damper settings for taut, dynamic handling as well as uprated springs and anti-roll bars for increased roll stiffness. The pack also includes a retuned variable ratio, speed-sensitive steering system, giving a very direct feel and pinpoint accuracy.
Tyres
Tyres needed to carry all that power were Pirelli Pzero, in front 265/35 ZR2O Pzero Direzionale and rear 285/30 ZR2O Pzero Asimmetrico.
Brakes
Brakes were Brembo,14.001 in | 355.6 mm in the front and 12.001 in | 304.8 mm in the rear.
Suspension
The XK180 suspension is based on that of the XKR, with racing-style aluminum shock absorbers incorporated in the coil spring/damper units. The suspension was developed with assistance from ride and handling experts at Jaguars Engineering Centre in Whitley.
Wheels
The wheels of the car were very light BBS and they were,9 inches wide x 20 inches in diameter (front) and 10 inches wide x 20 inches in diameter (rear).