Jaguar (Jaguar) - British company specializing in the production car class "luxury". All models are brand harmoniously combines the latest achievements in the global automotive industry and the traditions of a truly royal splendor.
The history of the company started in 1922 in the English town of Blackpool, where the British William Lyons and William Walmsley organized the firm Swallow Sidecars (SS), which was engaged in manufacturing motorcycle wheelchairs. However, the desired profit this activity has not brought in connection with which it was decided to convert production. So the designers engaged in the creation of car bodies. In 1926 the company began work on creating a body for motor sports two-seater model Austin Seven.
The history of the company started in 1922 in the English town of Blackpool, where the British William Lyons and William Walmsley organized the firm Swallow Sidecars (SS), which was engaged in manufacturing motorcycle wheelchairs. However, the desired profit this activity has not brought in connection with which it was decided to convert production. So the designers engaged in the creation of car bodies. In 1926 the company began work on creating a body for motor sports two-seater model Austin Seven.
The success of the company comes to the SS in 1931, when the London Motor Show was first presented Layensa company cars, model SS-I and SS-II. Since 1936, counts the line of prestigious sedans SS. Among these are models of SS 1 and SS 2 1/2-Litre 1/2-Litre, for the first time and were named Jaguar. A particular success enjoyed roadsters SS100, received a 115-horsepower engine.
During the Second World War the company stopped production Layensa cars and concentrated on the manufacture of aircraft engines. After the war, the brand beca
me known as Jaguar, and the names of the models disappeared reduce SS, giving way to the designation of Mk. The first new postwar car brand was introduced in 1948 Saloon Mk V. Then, a model XK120, which was a real triumph for the company. At that time it was the world's fastest production car, which accelerated to a speed of 193 km / h
The continuation of this series was released in 1954 XK140 model with a 180-horsepower, and then with a 192-horsepower engine. She developed the speed is 225 km / h In the period from 1957 to 1961. produced XK150, whose engine had a capacity of 253 hp and the volume of 3.5 liters.
In 1960 the world famous Daimler Corporation became part of Jaguar, which is a few years later teamed up with the company «British Motors». Almost immediately began a new era of prosperity of the brand. Cars XKE, MkX, XJ6 and XJ8 led all charts People's Choice Award in England. Specifications Jaguar becoming more sporty color. Released in 1972, 311-horsepower XJ12, equipped with 12-cylinder engine for a while was the best model produced by the company.
In 1981 the company launched its fastest car equipped with automatic transmissions. They became the XJ-S HE, who was able to accelerate to speeds of 250 km / h
In 1988 he was created a new division - Jaguar Sport, which has been working in the field of sports and technically advanced cars. That car was such a model XJ 220, introduced in 1988 at the Motor Show in Birmingham. The car was manufactured from 1992 to 1994. and up until the McLaren F1 car was considered the fastest production car in the world.
In 1989, Jaguar became a division of the American concern Ford Motor. In this British brand has lost its individuality, but instead was to provide more qualitative and interesting models. In 1996, the outdated model of the XJ-S sports car was replaced by XK8, equipped with motor V8, five-speed automatic transmission and efficient computer-controlled suspension. In 1998 he was presented to S-Type, and in 2000 - F-Type and X-Type. All of them become the leaders of the British motor industry and among the best cars the 90s in Europe.
In 2003 the company made its debut in the class of cars station wagon, presenting at the Frankfurt Motor Show Model X-TYPE Estate, equipped with a diesel engine and AWD system.
In 2007 she made her debut in Frankfurt model rear-wheel drive sedan XF, which replaced the S-Type. The new model belonging to the business class, becomes the first modern Jaguar. This car, which is preserved in the form of the features of previous generations, has all the advanced high-tech systems.
In 2008 the company became part of the Indian group Tata Motors. And in the summer of 2009 presented a completely new XJ saloon with aluminum body, which is today the flagship model line Jaguar. Designed on a platform of the previous generation XJ sedan premium has a wide wheelbase, made in a sophisticated and refined style interior, as well as the most efficient power equipment.
During the Second World War the company stopped production Layensa cars and concentrated on the manufacture of aircraft engines. After the war, the brand beca
me known as Jaguar, and the names of the models disappeared reduce SS, giving way to the designation of Mk. The first new postwar car brand was introduced in 1948 Saloon Mk V. Then, a model XK120, which was a real triumph for the company. At that time it was the world's fastest production car, which accelerated to a speed of 193 km / h The continuation of this series was released in 1954 XK140 model with a 180-horsepower, and then with a 192-horsepower engine. She developed the speed is 225 km / h In the period from 1957 to 1961. produced XK150, whose engine had a capacity of 253 hp and the volume of 3.5 liters.
In 1960 the world famous Daimler Corporation became part of Jaguar, which is a few years later teamed up with the company «British Motors». Almost immediately began a new era of prosperity of the brand. Cars XKE, MkX, XJ6 and XJ8 led all charts People's Choice Award in England. Specifications Jaguar becoming more sporty color. Released in 1972, 311-horsepower XJ12, equipped with 12-cylinder engine for a while was the best model produced by the company.
In 1981 the company launched its fastest car equipped with automatic transmissions. They became the XJ-S HE, who was able to accelerate to speeds of 250 km / h In 1988 he was created a new division - Jaguar Sport, which has been working in the field of sports and technically advanced cars. That car was such a model XJ 220, introduced in 1988 at the Motor Show in Birmingham. The car was manufactured from 1992 to 1994. and up until the McLaren F1 car was considered the fastest production car in the world.
In 1989, Jaguar became a division of the American concern Ford Motor. In this British brand has lost its individuality, but instead was to provide more qualitative and interesting models. In 1996, the outdated model of the XJ-S sports car was replaced by XK8, equipped with motor V8, five-speed automatic transmission and efficient computer-controlled suspension. In 1998 he was presented to S-Type, and in 2000 - F-Type and X-Type. All of them become the leaders of the British motor industry and among the best cars the 90s in Europe.
In 2003 the company made its debut in the class of cars station wagon, presenting at the Frankfurt Motor Show Model X-TYPE Estate, equipped with a diesel engine and AWD system.
In 2007 she made her debut in Frankfurt model rear-wheel drive sedan XF, which replaced the S-Type. The new model belonging to the business class, becomes the first modern Jaguar. This car, which is preserved in the form of the features of previous generations, has all the advanced high-tech systems.
In 2008 the company became part of the Indian group Tata Motors. And in the summer of 2009 presented a completely new XJ saloon with aluminum body, which is today the flagship model line Jaguar. Designed on a platform of the previous generation XJ sedan premium has a wide wheelbase, made in a sophisticated and refined style interior, as well as the most efficient power equipment.