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Dear Subscriber,
Welcome to the February edition of the Beacham Newsletter. It has been a positive start to 2012 and we look forward to this continuing in the coming months. The response to our new Showroom in Auckland has been fantastic and we have enjoyed showing many visitors from New Zealand and around the world through our Hastings factory over the holiday season. It is always a privilege to be able to showcase the various work that our very talented craftsmen produce.
The new facelift XF has been well received and interest is very high, especially with the amazing new 2.2 i4 Diesel with its intelligent stop/start technology. We have several brand new XF models arriving into our Auckland showroom, so contact us today to register your interest.
We also have a great selection of Beacham Approved Used Jaguar available. The S Type and X Type models continue to represent excellent value. The specification levels are very high, with Sat Nav, Heated seats & Premium Sound Systems standard on most models. We can provide full Mechanical Warranties and Competitive Finance if required.
We look forward to providing you with the complete Jaguar experience |
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MARKING 20 YEARS SINCE THE LAUNCH OF THE JAGUAR XJ220
The XJ220 remains the fastest Jaguar ever produced and when launched in 1992, at 213mph, had the highest maximum speed of any production car. Constructed using advanced aluminium honeycomb, the car was immensely strong and, despite its size, weighed just 1,470 kg.
Originally conceived as a concept car, the XJ220 debuted at the 1988 British Motor Show. Designed by Keith Helfet, the car was signed off for production in December 1989 with TWR selected as the partner for the project. Powered by a 3.5-litre, twin turbo V6, the XJ220 channelled its drive through the 18-inch Speedline rear wheels shod in specially developed 345/35 Bridgestone Expedia tyres via a five-speed gearbox and an AP Racing twin-plate clutch. The XJ220 developed 550 PS and 475 ft lbs of torque to allow it to accelerate to 60mph in under four seconds. Braking was supplied by a set of AP Racing discs and four pot callipers.
Built by hand in an all-new factory in Bloxham, Oxfordshire, prototype 001 was completed in 1990 while car 002 achieved 186 mph at Bruntingthorpe in September of the same year. The first customer car was completed in June 1992 with a retail price of £470,000.
Production ceased in 1994, by which time 275 cars had been built.
The silver car in attendance (shown above) at the recent Jaguar Experience Day held at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon is chassis 004, one of 10 pre-production vehicles. This example was used for extensive tyre and high speed testing at Fort Stockton, Texas, in 1991. Andy Wallace achieved a maximum speed of 213 mph in the car during the testing process. Once these duties were completed the car was converted to race specification and was campaigned by Justin Law in the British GT Cup. On being retired from racing it was returned to its standard, road-going specification.
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Our Parts Department is now stocking a large range of service parts for all XF models. We can offer very affordable options on brake pads and rotors, oil and air filters and many other service items for the XF. Check out these prices:
Jaguar XF 2.7 Diesel & V6 3.0 Petrol Models
We stock a full range of Genuine, OEM and good used Jaguar parts, so give us a call anytime to discuss your requirements. |
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Both our Hastings and Auckland Service Departments can cater to all your Jaguar maintenance requirements. We are equipped to handle regular scheduled maintenance, through to part or full restoration work. Our Hastings facility boasts Panel, Paint, Upholstery, Auto Electrical and Mechanical services all on one site.
Beacham’s can also offer full mechanical warranties for all Jaguar models from 1995 onwards. These warranties offer peace of mind should the unexpected ever occur and also come with the added benefit of AA roadside assist. Contact us today to discuss the various options that are available. |
Yours sincerely,
Alex Beacham
Managing Director | Beacham Jaguar |
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