And its coupe aesthetics encompass the family-friendly functionality of a four-door sedan.
A lightweight and rigid chassis makes for superb handling. The standard engine is a 4.2-liter V8 capable of an impressive 0-60 mph performance in 6.2 seconds.
A supercharged version of this engine can achieve 0-60 in a lightning quick 5.1 seconds. V6 and diesel versions - available in the UK - are not expected to be part of the US model mix.
A six-speed automatic transmission features shift-by-wire control, a system designed for rapid and smooth gear shifting.
However, the ‘JaguarDrive Control’ system means drivers can select gears manually via paddles on the steering wheel and can switch from Park to Reverse to Drive and other shift modes via a rotary knob.
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