July23
When the new Jaguar XK launched for 2007, the British automaker was adamant that it would only be available with petrol powerplants. However, a lot has changed since the XK’s launch and Jaguar engineers are reportedly working on a new diesel powerplant for the XK range.
Thanks to record high gas prices and the success of the BMW 635d, Jaguar engineers are now working on a diesel mill for use in the XK.
The new powerplant is said to be a variation on Jaguar’s 2.7L diesel V6, which is currently used in the company’s sedans. According to AutoCar, the engine will be punched out to 3.0L for duty in the XK, and will also feature a twin-turbo setup. Power has yet to be set in stone, but 250+ is expected.
It remains doubtful that the diesel XK will make it to U.S. shores, which is a shame since the two-door cat will likely return 30+ mpg.
Diesel in a sportscar? Come on….
Bmw offers diesel in both the 6 series and z4
do it, & bring it to the US.
Audi has a diesel race car that is very competitive, and Audi plans to have a diesel version of it’s R8.
Auto makers should bring more diesels to the US. I love the torque that diesel engines produce.
swamprat: try following LeMans - what desertdriver said.
Tata to low mpg!
Viva Tata?
yeah audi has the v10 tdi, but so what, jaguar is going to put in a v6 diesel? come on now, what’s the point, just stick it in the xf
The last Jaguar that needs a diesel. Why aren’t they working on one for the piggish XJ and nearly as heavy XF? They all use the same engines anyway!