Jaguar XE revealed

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New player in the crowded sports sedan market. It is good to see Jaguar in this segment.

Looks pretty nice and they got the weight down. Lots of aluminium usage, the Germans should take note.

The unibody of the 2015 Jaguar XE is largely aluminum in its construction, though as with the suspension, not entirely. Of the aluminum used, much is 6000-series alloy, which offers greater strength, and, in the case of the XE, thinner panels for greater weight savings.

“The XE is as strong and light as it could possibly be thanks to exhaustive analysis and by bringing the latest engineering techniques to bear on its design. It has been challenging to accomplish but the XE structure is absolutely at the cutting edge of what is achievable today,” said Dr. Mark White, Chief Technical Specialist of the Body Complete for Jaguar.

Another aluminum alloy used in the structure of the XE is RC 5754, which is made largely from recycled aluminum. The XE is the first Jaguar to feature RC 5754, but future Jaguars will also use the material, with Jaguar aiming for 75 percent recycled material use by 2020. Among the remainder of the structure and cabin, the Jaguar XE also uses 101 pounds of recycled plastics and renewable materials.

The result is a car that weighs as little as 3,249 pounds at the curb, despite its 111.6-inch wheelbase, 55.7-inch height, 72.8-inch width, and 183.9-inch overall length.
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Ze Germans with their boring evolution design should be worried.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1094295_2016-jaguar-xe-preview
 
Hopefully this won't be Jaguars swan song. This is a very tough segment that the Germans own and IMO this is the first real attempt into that market by Jaguar. I feel that they bet the company with this car. Now they'll have to offer bargain basement lease rates and "lifestyle" clothing to sell them. Making cars look pretty is one thing but convincing people to actually buy one is different.

realistically I'd say 3500lbs-3600 for weight
 
^^ Even there...it's a sedan AWD.
A 2006 -2012 911 C2S (RWD) weights a bit less than 1500 kg...if this gives you a better idea...
We do not know if it's DIN weight or EC weight the Jag.

sgsr20 said:
1477kg... Not light but not too portly eather...
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Crazy light, indeed !!!!
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For starters, the XE is the first to ride on Jaguar's new modular platform that allows for a rear- or all-wheel-drive configuration. Lightweight aluminum is used extensively throughout the sedan, from its body structure to suspension components.


2016 Jaguar XE Revealed in London
Jaguar has released details only on the XE S, which will be the top-of-the-line model (for now, anyway). The XE S is powered by a 3.0-liter, supercharged V-6 that's mated to an eight-speed automatic, the same mighty powertrain used in the F-Type coupe and convertible. With 340 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque on tap, the Jaguar XE S will run from 0 to 60 mph in an estimated 4.9 seconds. Top speed is electronically capped at 155 mph. For comparison, BMW says its 300-hp 335i sedan (with the eight-speed auto) goes 0-60 in 5.1 seconds, while the 306-hp Lexus IS 350 F-Sport is listed at 5.6 seconds. Not only does the Jaguar XE S have more power than those two cars, but its aluminum-extensive body also gives it an advantage when it comes to curb weight. The automaker says the 2016 XE S tips the scales at about 3249 pounds, making it more than 300 pounds lighter than the Lexus and BMW. Also a first for a Jaguar is the XE's electric power steering system.

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1409_2016_jaguar_xe_first_look/#ixzz3Cm1F5bjL
 
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