2003 Jaguar X-Type
Body style(s): 4-door sedan

Trim Levels: 2.5, 3.0
MSRP range: $29,305-$36,305

Notes: Jaguar had never had three sedans simultaneously before the X-Type arrived on the scene, and after a year many began to wonder if the new car was a drastic error. Quality control problems led to a number of reliability issues, and the car's sales slumped accordingly. Despite the low base MSRP, the price of X-Types was often much higher, as many features were only available in option packages. With Ford's financial crisis unabated, chances for diversification of X-Type models seemed in serious jeopardy.

Series: 2002-current

DESIGN

Layout:
Seats:

Engine(s):		 transverse front-engine, all-wheel drive, steel unibody
5

2.5L 24-valve dohc SFI V6 [2.5]
Bore x stroke: 81.6x79.5mm
Compression ratio: 10.3 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower: 192bhp@6800rpm
Torque: 178lb-ft@3000rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual (f.d. ratio 3.80:1)
Transmission (opt.): 5-speed manumatic (f.d. ratio 3.90:1)
Fuel economy (city/hwy): 19/28mpg
3.0L 24-valve dohc SFI V6 [3.0]
Bore x stroke: 89.0x79.5mm
Compression ratio: 10.5 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower: 227bhp@6800rpm
Torque: 209lb-ft@3000rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manumatic (f.d. ratio 3.90:1)
Transmission (opt.): 5-speed manual (f.d. ratio 3.80:1)
Fuel economy (city/hwy): 18/28mpg

DIMENSIONS

EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:		 COMPACT
106.7"
183.9"
70.4"
54.8"
59.9"
60.5"
Kerb weight: 3428lbs.
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 50/40 cu ft. (f/r)
16.0 cu ft.
16.0gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags:		 205/55-16, 225/45-17 (3.0, 2.5 Sport)
independent: MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: 3-link, coil springs, monotube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, ABS (11.8" vented/11.0" solid)
rack-and-pinion, power-assisted, 2.6 turns-to-lock
traction control (std.), stability control (opt., standard w/ Sport package)
dual front, dual front side, f/r dual curtain

PERFORMANCE

Acceleration (zero to 60 mph):
Braking (60 to zero mph):
Roadholding (skidpad):
Slalom speed (100' intervals):
Turning circle:		 6.5sec. (3.0)
118ft.
0.83g (3.0)

36.0ft.


SEE ALSO: none
COMPETITORS: Acura TL, Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, Chrysler 300M, Infiniti G35, Lexus IS 300, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Saab 9-3, Volvo S60

2003 Jaguar X-Type sedan
Jaguar X-Type sedan.


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