Jaguar Hosts a 'Game of Drones' to Show Off Its XJL Sedan
Jaguar has come up with an interesting way to show how roomy its XJL full-size sedan is.
To demonstrate the space and refinement in the Jaguar XJL, the British automaker staged a unique drone race in London. Professional racers piloted their high-speed drones through three cars during the race at Alexandra Place, on a course marked out with 13 gates the same shape as an XJL rear door. The drones, traveling at speeds up to 60 mph, navigated their way through the door-shaped gates lit in Phosphor Blue and Red to highlight the interior ambient lighting options found inside the Jaguar flagship sedan.
The pilots flew their drones while sitting in the back of the new XJR575, sporting 575 horsepower and a zero-to-60 mph time of just 4.2 seconds. The Jaguar XJR575 is available exclusively in long-wheelbase specification and is available with a choice of two bespoke exterior finishes from Special Vehicle Operations: Velocity Blue and Satin Corris Grey.
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In the U.S., the 2018 Jaguar XJ will go on sale this fall, priced from $76,395 including destination for the standard-wheelbase model. The long-wheelbase variant starts from $85,495.
“I’ve been racing drones in competition for years, but this is a first for me,” said Brett Collis, the victorious drone pilot. “The course was a great test, but the fact we were able to go at such speeds proves how much space the doors of the Jaguar XJL gave us. Despite having to fly through the cabin we were still pushing the drones to their top speeds.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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