Overview
The 2012 Jaguar Xf 5.0 V8 PORTFOLIO is a rear wheel drive 4 Door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 11th January 2011 classified as a MY12. The Jaguar Xf is regarded as a large built in United Kingdom with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $38,100.
The Jaguar Xf is a rear wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 5.0L V8 engine that has 283 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 515 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a 6 Speed Automatic. Jaguar claims the XF 5.0 V8 PORTFOLIO uses 11.1L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 264g of CO2. It has a 69L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 622km per full tank.
The Jaguar Xf measures 1460mm (57.5 inches) in height, 4961mm (195.3 inches) in length, 1877mm (73.9 inches) in width with a 2909mm (114.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1780kg (3924.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The XF 5.0 V8 PORTFOLIO comes standard with 245/40 R19 front tyres and 245/40 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 16,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100km warranty.
The 2012 Jaguar Xf 5.0 V8 PORTFOLIO has a 140mm ground clearance with a 1850kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.310.
The Jaguar Xf has received a 4 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side on Rear Door Sill and the compliance plate is located on the Rear Lug Comp on S/Wheel Well. An example VIN number would be similar to SAJAA071?ANR00011.
Pros
- Fetchingly upmarket cabin vibe
- Excellent Pivi Pro infotainment
- Some really neat interior design touches
Cons
- Silly cost options
- Frustrated powertrain
- Some strange interior design foibles
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 5000 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | V8 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 32 |
| Power | 283kW |
| Power RPM | 6500 |
| Torque | 515Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 |
| Bore Stroke | 92.5x93 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.50 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.310 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, gas damper |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, coil spring, gas damper |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 11.1 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 69 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 264 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 245/40 R19 |
| Tyre Rear | 245/40 R19 |
| Front Rim Size | 8.5x19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8.5x19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1460 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4961 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1877 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2909 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.5 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1780 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2285 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1850 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Rear Lug Comp on S/Wheel Well |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 16 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side on Rear Door Sill |
| VIN Number | SAJAA071?ANR00011 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 30/11/2012 |
| ANCAP Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |