| | Because of its large engine and enormous horsepower, to the driver the XK feels as if it is barreling down straight stretches and shooting through sharp turns. This is due to the relatively light weight of the chassis, which means that drivers experience an almost tangible relationship with the road and surrounding conditions without feeling as if they must use excessive muscle to pilot the vehicle. The engineers at Jaguar have very carefully crafted a vehicle that responds to light touches while delivering powerful performance. If drivers do bear down aggressively or attempt to over steer, they can expect to lose speed due to excessive aerodynamic drag. The XK has far more torque than its previous incarnations, which increases the sensation that a driver is piloting a rocket on wheels.
A newly designed LED light schemes adorn the front and rear, while the front is made up of a series of vents to help decrease aerodynamic friction. The car has no chrome, going instead with a single fitted aluminum body. Again, this choice is undoubtedly based on the desire to create a vehicle that moves as fluidly through the air as possible: the vehicle has reportedly reduced its drag by 26 percent. Any separately affixed exterior components may detract from a seamless glide, so they are notably absent. However, the vehicle is not entirely lacking in exterior flourishes. There are four exhausts and a wing mounted on the trunk that gives the XK a solid yet playful appearance. In short, this version of the Jaguar looks completely unlike any other Jags on the market in terms of its styling and aggressive presentation. |
