The Jaguar XK 180 is a concept car created by the British car manufacturer Jaguar Cars to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the XK car and to show the world the skills of Jaguar stylists, craftsmen and engineers. It was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1998.[1]
The XK 180 was designed by Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations division over a period of 10 months to celebrate 50 years of Jaguar's XK cars.[2] It took inspiration from the Jaguar C-Type and D-Type of the 1950s.[3]
The handcrafted aluminium body was built by Abbey Panels, a Coventry based company which had previously collaborated with Jaguar on many occasions.[2]
Specificationsedit
It had a 4.0 litre supercharged V8 engine with four valves per cylinder, developing 450 bhp (336 kW; 456 PS) and 445 lb⋅ft (603 N⋅m) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Mercedes five-speed automatic gearbox which has been modified to be controlled by buttons on the steering wheel.[4] Seating capacity was two. It had a claimed top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h), although this was never tested, and it could accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds. It was capable of covering a 1/4 mile (400 m) in 13.5 seconds at 106 mph (171 km/h). Two XK 180s were built in total, one in RHD and one in LHD. Both were roadsters.[5]
Handlingedit
The handling pack used in this car was Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS),[1] which was also used on the Jaguar XKR. These enhancements include revised electronic control unit settings and revised damper settings for taut, dynamic handling as well as uprated springs and anti-roll bars for increased roll stiffness. The pack also includes a retuned variable ratio, speed-sensitive steering system.
The XK180 suspension is based on that of the XKR, with racing-style aluminium shock absorbers incorporated in the coil spring/damper units. The suspension was developed with assistance from ride and handling experts at Jaguar's Engineering Centre in Whitley.
Brakesedit
Brakes were Brembo units,[5] measuring 14.001 in | 355.6 mm in the front and 12.001 in | 304.8 mm in the rear.
Wheels and tyresedit
The wheels of the car were made by BBS, fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres (265/35 ZR20 P Zero Direzionale at the front and 285/30 ZR20 P Zero Asimmetrico at the rear). The rims were 9 inches wide x 20 inches in diameter (front) and 10 inches wide x 20 inches in diameter (rear). The first car built in 1998, was fitted with BBS Paris wheels, while the second (LHD, 1999) car had BBS Detroit wheels.
Replicaedit
There are some companies that offer to convert regular Jaguar XJS/XK8/XKR cars to replicas of the XK180. Autobedrijf de Koning BV, a Netherlands-based firm, is one of the most well known producers of XK 180 replicas. One of their replicas was offered for sale in 2017 with an asking price of 235,000 euros ($272,000). The replica was built in 2015 on the chassis of a 1985 Jaguar XJ-SC and produces 230 hp (172 kW).[6]
Referencesedit
^ abMarus, Michelle (14 November 2017). "Jaguar XK180 Concept Replica Will Put a Dent in Your Wallet". The Drive. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
^ abPappas, Thanos (20 March 2020). "Design Review: Jaguar XK180 Concept (1998)". Drive. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
^"We can't believe Jaguar didn't build the XK180". Top Gear. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
^Norris, Ian (8 November 2013). "Drive Flashback: Jaguar XK 180". Road & Track. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
^ ab"We can't believe Jaguar didn't build the XK180". Top Gear. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
^"Jaguar XK180 Concept Evocation | Coys of Kensington". Retrieved 5 December 2018.
External linksedit
XK180 page at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust
January 01, 1970
jaguar, concept, created, british, manufacturer, jaguar, cars, celebrate, 50th, anniversary, show, world, skills, jaguar, stylists, craftsmen, engineers, presented, paris, motor, show, 1998, 2022, london, concours, overviewmanufacturerjaguar, carsproduction199. The Jaguar XK 180 is a concept car created by the British car manufacturer Jaguar Cars to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the XK car and to show the world the skills of Jaguar stylists craftsmen and engineers It was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1998 1 Jaguar XK 180XK 180 at the 2022 London Concours OverviewManufacturerJaguar CarsProduction19992 builtDesignerKeith HelfetBody and chassisClassConcept carBody style2 door roadsterLayoutFR layoutRelatedJaguar XK X100 PowertrainEngine4 0 litre supercharged V8Transmission5 speed automaticDimensionsWheelbase2 461 mm 96 9 in Length4 417 mm 173 9 in Width1 821 mm 71 7 in Kerb weight3 450 lb 1 565 kg Rear view Contents 1 Design 2 Specifications 3 Handling 4 Brakes 5 Wheels and tyres 6 Replica 7 References 8 External linksDesign editThe XK 180 was designed by Jaguar s Special Vehicle Operations division over a period of 10 months to celebrate 50 years of Jaguar s XK cars 2 It took inspiration from the Jaguar C Type and D Type of the 1950s 3 The handcrafted aluminium body was built by Abbey Panels a Coventry based company which had previously collaborated with Jaguar on many occasions 2 Specifications editIt had a 4 0 litre supercharged V8 engine with four valves per cylinder developing 450 bhp 336 kW 456 PS and 445 lb ft 603 N m of torque Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Mercedes five speed automatic gearbox which has been modified to be controlled by buttons on the steering wheel 4 Seating capacity was two It had a claimed top speed of 180 mph 290 km h although this was never tested and it could accelerate from 0 100 km h 62 mph in 4 5 seconds It was capable of covering a 1 4 mile 400 m in 13 5 seconds at 106 mph 171 km h Two XK 180s were built in total one in RHD and one in LHD Both were roadsters 5 Handling editThe handling pack used in this car was Computer Active Technology Suspension CATS 1 which was also used on the Jaguar XKR These enhancements include revised electronic control unit settings and revised damper settings for taut dynamic handling as well as uprated springs and anti roll bars for increased roll stiffness The pack also includes a retuned variable ratio speed sensitive steering system The XK180 suspension is based on that of the XKR with racing style aluminium shock absorbers incorporated in the coil spring damper units The suspension was developed with assistance from ride and handling experts at Jaguar s Engineering Centre in Whitley Brakes editBrakes were Brembo units 5 measuring 14 001 in 355 6 mm in the front and 12 001 in 304 8 mm in the rear Wheels and tyres editThe wheels of the car were made by BBS fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres 265 35 ZR20 P Zero Direzionale at the front and 285 30 ZR20 P Zero Asimmetrico at the rear The rims were 9 inches wide x 20 inches in diameter front and 10 inches wide x 20 inches in diameter rear The first car built in 1998 was fitted with BBS Paris wheels while the second LHD 1999 car had BBS Detroit wheels Replica editThere are some companies that offer to convert regular Jaguar XJS XK8 XKR cars to replicas of the XK180 Autobedrijf de Koning BV a Netherlands based firm is one of the most well known producers of XK 180 replicas One of their replicas was offered for sale in 2017 with an asking price of 235 000 euros 272 000 The replica was built in 2015 on the chassis of a 1985 Jaguar XJ SC and produces 230 hp 172 kW 6 References edit a b Marus Michelle 14 November 2017 Jaguar XK180 Concept Replica Will Put a Dent in Your Wallet The Drive Retrieved 5 December 2018 a b Pappas Thanos 20 March 2020 Design Review Jaguar XK180 Concept 1998 Drive Retrieved 15 March 2024 We can t believe Jaguar didn t build the XK180 Top Gear 10 April 2017 Retrieved 15 March 2024 Norris Ian 8 November 2013 Drive Flashback Jaguar XK 180 Road amp Track Retrieved 5 December 2018 a b We can t believe Jaguar didn t build the XK180 Top Gear 10 April 2017 Retrieved 5 December 2018 Jaguar XK180 Concept Evocation Coys of Kensington Retrieved 5 December 2018 External links editXK180 page at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jaguar XK 180 amp oldid 1213884516, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
