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| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2009 Jaguar XF 4dr Sdn Luxury |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $59800.00 |
| Destination Charge | $1195.00 |
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 4 Years/80,000 km Drivetrain: 4 Years/80,000 km Corrosion: 6 Years/Unlimited km Roadside Assistance: 4 Years/80,000 km |
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | - TBD - |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 4.2L/256 |
| Fuel System | MPFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 300 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 310 @ 4100 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.17 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.30 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.52 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.14 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.87 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.69 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.40 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.31 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 13.3 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 8.0 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 130 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | - TBD - |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4017 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | 1.22 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | 0.54 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.83 x 0.79 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.83 x 0.79 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Size | P245/45HR18 |
| Front Tire Size | P245/40HR19 |
| Front Tire Size | P255/35YR20 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/45HR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/40HR19 |
| Rear Tire Size | P255/35YR20 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 8.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 20 x 8.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 8.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 20 x 8.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | Compact |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | Variable |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 37.7 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 69.5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 114.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 195.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 73.9 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 57.5 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 61.4 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 63.2 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.1 |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft?) | 17.7 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | - TBD - |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.8 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.3 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | XF |
| Body Style | 4-Door Sedan |
| EXTERIOR | |
| 1-touch tilt/slide pwr glass moonroof | |
| Bright lower bumper blades | |
| Bright trunk plinth | |
| Bright mesh grille insert & grille surround | |
| Bright window surrounds | |
| Auto-dimming heated pwr mirrors w/puddle lamps, 2-position memory | |
| Auto-on/off halogen headlamps | |
| LED tail lamps | |
| Rain-sensing variable-intermittent wipers | |
| INTERIOR | |
| 10-way pwr front heated bucket seats w/2-position driver memory | |
| Leather seating surfaces | |
| 60/40 split folding rear seat | |
| Bond grain stitched & tailored instrument panel | |
| Front centre console w/storage compartment, aux pwr socket | |
| Front & rear floor mats | |
| 3-spoke leather steering wheel w/remote controls for audio, cruise control, Bluetooth | |
| Pwr adjustable steering column for height, reach, entry & exit tilt-away, 2-position memory | |
| Phosphor blue halo illumination & interior lighting | |
| Driver information center w/dual function trip computer | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | |
| Rear parking aid | |
| Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down, anti-trap | |
| Jaguar Smart Key System w/push-button start | |
| Driveaway locking | |
| Cruise control w/automatic speed limiter | |
| HomeLink 3-channel garage door/entry gate opener | |
| Security system w/perimeter alarm | |
| 7" touch screen display w/controls for audio, climate control, Bluetooth telephone connectivity | |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: iPod interface, aux input socket, (8) speakers plus subwoofer, 320 watts | |
| Bluetooth wireless technology for cell phone | |
| Automatic dual-zone climate control system w/air filtration | |
| Heated rear window | |
| Satin american walnut veneer trim | |
| JaguarSense glovebox and overhead light operation | |
| Rotating dash vents | |
| (3) front, (2) rear cupholders | |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 4.2L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine | |
| 6-speed automatic transmission w/Jaguar Sequential Shift, JaguarDrive rotary gear selector w/Winter mode, steering wheel mounted paddles | |
| Rear-wheel drive | |
| TRAC dynamic stability control | |
| 4-wheel independent suspension | |
| P245/45HR18 all-season tires | |
| 18" X 8.5" "Cygnus" alloy wheels | |
| Alloy space saver spare wheel | |
| Speed sensitive variable ratio pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock vented disc brakes | |
| Electric parking brake w/drive away release | |
| SAFETY | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock vented disc brakes | |
| Dual stage front airbags | |
| Front seat mounted side airbags | |
| Front & rear side curtain airbags | |
| 3-point restraints w/pretensioners for all seating positions | |
| LATCH child seat tethered anchors | |
| Active head restraints | |
| TRAC dynamic stability control | |