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Mon, Apr 27, 2009
The Straits Times
Fast lane: New Jaguar XJ due in 4Q

Jaguar will unveil an all-new XJ in July.

The latest flagship, which could arrive in Singapore as early as year-end, will feature the next generation of Jaguar's aluminium body architecture.

It will have new and more efficient engines, including a V6 diesel and a 510bhp supercharged V8.

There will be a choice of standard or long-wheelbase models.

Options include a panoramic glass-roof.

CNG CARS AT ENDURANCE RACE

Volkswagen will field two compressed natural gas-powered Sciroccos at the 24-Hour Race on Germany's Nurburgring next month.

The use of CNG for this endurance race is significant as gas-fuelled cars sometimes suffer from poorer output and range.

The two 2-litre GT24-CNG Sciroccos are turbocharged (also unusual for CNG cars), each capable of nearly 300bhp and 350Nm of torque.

The engine is mated to a six-speed DSG transmission driving the front wheels. Volkswagen says its new generation of natural gas turbo engines take full advantage of the high anti-knock quality of natural gas, which has an octane value of about 130.

GHOSTLY APPEAL

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has named its latest model Ghost. Up till recently, the so- called "Baby Roller" has been known by its RR4 codename.

The Ghost is a 6.6-litre turbo sports sedan which should arrive here in February next year.

It is expected to be priced between $1 million and $1.2 million.

The name might take some getting used to in Asia, where many cultures consider the word inauspicious.

The name harks back to Rolls-Royce's early years, when the Silver Ghost was produced between 1906 and 1925.


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