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Jaguar XK
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage
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Overview
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The XK combines Jaguar's legendary performance with advanced technologies and sporting luxury to create a grand tourer with the heart and soul of a sports car.
The XK is available in Coupe or Convertible, with a choice of two engines.
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The V8 Vantage is a true high-performance sports car.
The engine is so willing, the handling so predictable, the
visibility so good and the controls so easy to use that it is
as comfortable in town or city as it is on winding country
roads or even a demanding race circuit.
The V8 Vantage epitomises Aston Martin’s approach to
design: a commitment to engineering excellence without aesthetic compromise. Each model shares the same
beautiful form, undeniably modern yet with a direct lineage
to some of the great Aston Martin models of the past,
such as the DB2, DB2/4 and DB4. As either a closed coupe with rakishly sleek lines, or a convertible of unmatched elegance, the V8 Vantage combines beauty with power
and practicality.
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Performance
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- 5.0L V8 engine produces 385 hp and 380 lb-ft torque (standard)
- 5.0L V8 supercharged engine produces 510 hp and 461 lb-ft torque (XKR model)
- 6-speed electronic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift |
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- 4.7L V8 engine produces 420 hp and 346 lb-ft torque
- A fast-shifting, six-speed manual gearbox is standard
- Electro-hydraulic Sportshift transmission is available as
an option with paddle operated gearbox and available 'Auto Drive" for traditional automatic driving
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Safety
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- Jaguar Drive Control offers driver selectable modes to match road conditions and driving styles; Winter Mode softens the responsiveness of the engine and modifies the gear change and Dynamic Mode adjusts the throttle, transmission shift and stability control to deliver a more sporting driving experience
- Adaptive Dynamics calculates road-induced body motions 100 times per second and continuously varies the damping to suit driving conditions
- Adpative Differential Control limits the slip between the rear wheels to optimize traction and stability in different driving conditions
- Xenon headlights with washers and automatic leveling with cornering illumination
- Convertible Rollover Protection System activates if the car's on-board sensors detect an impending roll-over, two massively strong hoops are triggered and designed to deploy and lock behind the rear seats
- Two stage driver and front passenger airbags, front seat mounted side thorax airbags
- Emergency Brake Assist
- Electronic Brake force Distribution
- Antilock Braking System
- Traction Control
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Engine Drag Torque Control
- Understeer Control Logic
- Servotronic Steering variable ratio power-assisted steering reduces parking effort at low speeds and provides greater precision and feedback at higher speeds
- Cruise Control with Automatic Speed Limiter
- Rear parking aid
- Front parking aid
- Rain sensing windshield wipers
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- Aston Martin’s unique all-alloy VH (Vertical Horizontal) architecture provides an excellent backbone, while the
use of lightweight alloys, magnesium and advanced composites reduces body weight and creates
class-leading rigidity
- Fully independent double wishbone suspension
- Its all-alloy structure creates an immensely strong
passenger cell, and further protection is provided by deformable front and rear crumple zones designed to
absorb crash energy
- Excellent side impact protection is also inbuilt, thanks
to the large sills, strong roof pillars, door impact beams
and the substantial dashboard and footwell structures
- Both driver and passenger benefit from dual-stage
airbags (deployed in one of two stages, depending on
the severity of the accident) and side airbags
- ABS
- Traction control, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Emergency Brake Assist automatically applies full
braking power in an emergency situation
- Positive Torque Control also acts to help prevent the
rear wheels from locking under engine braking
- In a potential roll-over situation, sensors in the Vantage Roadster instantly deploy two roll-hoops from the rear
tonneau cover
- Rear parking sensors
- Dual stage front air bags
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Interior
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- 7 inch color touch screen controls in-car audio, telephone operation, navigation and climate control
- Bowers & Wilkins 525 watt surround sound system with 14 speakers and 7.1 Dolby Pro-Logic
- Active Ventilated Front Seats
- Jaguar Sense - an electronic control system that allows touch operation to control overhead lights
- Heated steering wheel
- iPod interface
- Jaguar Smart Key System features keyless entry, keyless start and keyless locking and unlocking
- Dual zone automatic climate control
- Bluetooth telephone conectivity
- Sirius radio
- JaguarVoice allows control of many functions simply by asking
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- Multi-position, electronically adjustable seats
- The ignition is controlled by a stainless steel and glass
ECU (Emotion Control Unit) when inserted into a special docking station set within the traditional clear glass starter button. Pressing the ECU fully into the starter button fires the engine. After pressing once again to stop the engine, the ECU rises slowly out of its slot within the button so that it can be removed
- 160 watt audio system with iPod integration
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Optional
Equipment
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- Adaptive Cruise Control uses microwave technology to monitor for slower moving traffic and can alert to potential hazards ahead
- Heated windshield
- Heated, auto-dimming side view mirrors
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- Also available as a convertible roadster
- Sports Pack:
-consists of forged, lightweight, five-spoke alloy wheels -revised dampers with an improved dynamic response, uprated springs and, for the Coupe, a revised rear anti-roll bar. The Sports Pack option provides improved high-speed body control, greater agility and more precise driver feedback
- 700 watt Aston Martin Premium Sound System with Dolby Pro Logic II
- 1000 watt 13 speaker, Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Audio System
- Heated seats
- Sirius satellite radio
- Tracking device
- Cruise control
- Bluetooth
- Satellite Navigation System featuring 30GB hard disk drive
- Side airbags (available on sport seats only)
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Warranty
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- 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
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- Vehicle Warranty
Basic Years 3
Basic Miles/km Unlimited
Drivetrain Years 3
Drivetrain Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 10
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
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