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2011 Jaguar XJ


 2011 Mercedes Benz S-Class

                    

        

  

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 Jaguar XJ

 

 Mercedes Benz S-Class

 

Overview

The all new XJ reflects a clarity of vision that defies
preconceptions and transforms the idea of a luxury
sedan. It is a blend of stunning design, intuitive
technology and innovative thinking that delivers a
remarkable driving experience. A contemporary luxury
car that is beautiful, exhilarating and sustainable.
  For generations, one sedan has held the admiration of everyone from dignitaries to driving enthusiasts. And while others strive to emulate it, the S-Class continues to reinvent what cars can be - with a history of innovations and true breakthrough in performance, luxury and safety that remains ongoing and unbroken.
 


Performance 

 

 

 

 

 

- 5.0L V8 engine produces 385 hp and 380 lb-ft torque
(standard)

- 5.0 L V8 supercharged engine produces 470 hp
and 424 lb-ft torque (Supercharged model)

- 5.0L V8 supercharged engine produces 510 hp
and 461 lb-ft torque (Supersports model)

- 6-speed electronic transmission with Jaguar
Sequential Shift                  
  - 3.5L V6 hybrid engine produces 295 hp and 284 lb-ft
torque (S400 Hybrid)
- 7 speed dual mode automatic transmission with sport and comfort modes
- 5.5L V8 engine produces 382 hp and 391 lb-ft torque (S550)
- 7 speed dual mode automatic transmission with touch shift steering wheel mounted shift paddles
-  5.5L twin-turbo V12 engine produces 510hp and 612 lb-ft torque (S600)
- 5-speed dual  mode automatic transmission with touch shift                
 

Safety

- Constructed using advanced aerospace techniques;
the lightweight aluminum bodyshell is strong and rigid - delivering faster acceleration, more precise handling,
shorter stopping distances and greater fuel efficiency

- Adaptive dynamics system monitors body and wheel movements and constantly adjusts roll and pitch ratios
and wheel damping settings for the best balance of ride
comfort and handling precision

- Dynamic stability control combines the normal on-off switchable DSC function, which is designed to react as
soon as it detects slip, with Trac DSC, which allows
more slip before intervening for a more sporting
driving experience

- Active differential control for superior asphalt and
loose surface traction and better preformance. It is fully automated, and can vary locking torque dependent on the prevailing surface conditions to help improve stability.            ADC is integrated with traction control and ABS, further improving overall vehicle performance

- Xenon headlights with LED signature lights and power
 washers

- Adaptive front lighting and intelligent high beam (standard
on supercharged models)

- Blind spot monitoring

- Front parking aid

- Driver and front passenger airbags, side mounted
airbags
and full side curtain dual stage airbags

- Active seat belts (standard on supercharged models)

- ABS brakes

- Emergency brake assist
 
- Advanced braking system with automatic brake drying
- Antilock braking system
- Standard brake assist senses emergency braking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake peddle and immediately applies maximum available power boost
- Torque Vectoring Brake provides additional control and precision during cornering braking (S550/S600 only)
- AIRMATIC air suspension with adaptive damping system employs electronically controlled air springs that adjust to changing driving conditions
- 4-wheel multilink suspension
- Electronic Stability Control
- PRE-SAFE acts decisively to prepare for a possible accident using sensors from two of the active safety
systems: Brake Assist and Electronic Stability Program
- Bi-Xenon headlights with Active Curve Illumination
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- 10-way airbags
 

Interior

- Virtual instrument display combines a high-definition
display with enhanced functionality, virtual dials appear
real and solid
on a glass screen set behind the steering wheel

- HD touch screen used to operate the in-car audio
system,
the telephone, the navigation and climate control

- Digital radio

- Interactive voice control

- Hard disk drive and media hub

- Bluetooth

- iPod connections with steering wheel controls

- 600 watt premium sound system with 14 speakers
and two subwoofers and two front door sub woofers

- Panoramic roof

- Rear parking aid with touch screen visual display

- Smart key system with keyless entry and push button
start with keyless locking and unlocking

- Heated steering wheel

- Dual zone climate control

- Rear business trays (standard on long wheel base)

- JaguarSense electronic touch controls on glove
compartment and overhead lights
  - Hard-drive navigation with Zagat survey using a 40GB
drive with COMAND enhanced voice control for hands
free operation
- 16-way power front seats
- Heated and active ventilated front seats
- Sirius radio
- Bluetooth
- Rear View Camera
- iPod interface
- harmon/kardon LOGIC 7 surround sound system with
600 watts, 15 speakers and 5.1 Dolby Digital
 

Optional

Equipment

- Four zone climate control

- Adaptive cruise control (standard on supercharged
models)

- Bowers and Wilkins 1200 watt sound system with 20
speakers and Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS with 7.1 surround sound

- Rear seat entertainment

  - Brake Assist Plus provides an audible and visual alert
 to the driver, while priming the brakes so that full power is available
- Night View Assist PLUS with pedestrian detection. Can detect warm and cold objects nearly 500 feet away in near total darkness.
- Blind Spot Assist
- Distronic Plus advanced radar based cruise control monitors the vehicle ahead and adjusts speed with true stopping function if it senses traffic is stopped
- PARKTRONIC with parking guidance
- Keyless go unlocking, locking and starting vehicle
- Mbrace provides 24 hour personal assistance when you need it
- Drive Dynamic multicontour front seats with 4-stage massage function
- Bang & Olufsen BeoSound premium sound system with 1,200 watts, 15 speakers and 7.1 Dolby Digital surround Sound
- Splitview front entertainment system allows the driver and passenger to view two distinct screens from the front 8 inch LCD screen
- Active Body Control is a network of advanced sensors
and electronically controlled hydraulics is designed to conteract the effects of roll, vibration, pitch, drive and squat during cornering, braking and acceleration
(S550/S600 only)
- 4MATIC all-wheel drive (S550/S600 only)
- Rear seat package with 8 way power adjustable seats
with heated and active ventilated rear and 4-zone climate control
- Panorama sunroof
- Rear seat entertainment
 

Warranty

- Jaguar Platinum Coverage offers best-in-class
coverage for all new 2011 Jaguar cars. For 5 years or
50,000 miles, you will enjoy the exhilarating luxury of
our 2011 cars, with complimentary scheduled
maintenance, no-cost replacement of wear and tear
items, 5/50 new vehicle limited warranty, and 24/7
 roadside assistance. 
  - When you purchase or lease a new Mercedes-Benz
 vehicle, it comes complete with our New Vehicle Limited Warranty, covering you in the event of defects in material
 or workmanship for 48-months or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first

- At any time during that original warranty period, you can extend your peace of mind with our no-hassle Extended Limited Warranty.* Based on your vehicle model, you may choose to purchase an additional 60, 72, or 84 months of total coverage from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty start date-up
to either 75,000 or 100,000 miles

- If you´re purchasing a Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz, you
too will drive away with peace of mind because every Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz is backed by our
comprehensive Pre-Owned Vehicle Limited Warranty.

                                                                                     

 

 

 


 

                

 

 

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