Jaguar Readying Inline-Six Engine, Electric F-Pace Crossover
Jaguar’s first all-electric vehicle will likely be a crossover based on the new F-Pace.
Don’t expect the British automaker to simply take the current F-Pace and outfit it with an electric powertrain, however, as the company will tweak the model’s aerodynamics to improve range. The company is reportedly targeting a drag coefficient of 0.28, making it one of the world’s most aerodynamic crossovers, if not the most aerodynamic. Jaguar might name the electric F-Pace model the E-Pace, and expect to see the sleeker, all-electric crossover to be assembled by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria.
Earlier this year, Jaguar was spied testing an XE sedan with an electric powertrain and the company has filed a trademark for EV-Type in the U.S. and Europe.
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But before the E-Pace heads to production, Jaguar and Land Rover plans on updating its engine lineup by replacing the outdated V6 mills with inline-six engines derived from the new Ingenium engine family. Due to arrive in late 2017, the new six-cylinder engine will come in the form of a 3.0-liter turbocharged unit with horsepower ranging from 300 to 500 for standard gasoline versions while the diesel versions will have 275, 335 and 400 hp.
[Source: Automobile]
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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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finally, a long awaited straight 6. lets hope they do it in 2 litre form as well.
An inline-six? That's intriguing, and VERY classic for Jaguar.