Jaguar Unveils New XF with a World-Challenging Stunt

Jaguar XF

Jaguar Unveils New XF with World-Record Stunt Attempt

Jaguar has announced that it will unveil the new model of its mid-size saloon, the XF, at the New York Auto Show, which begins on April 1st. One week prior, on March 24th, they will stream a tightrope stunt featuring the new XF online in real-time.

Text by HORIGUCHI Yoshihiro (OPENERS)

Full Model Change After Eight Years

The Jaguar mid-size saloon, which first appeared in 2007, theXFwill undergo its second-generation model change, announced to debut at the New York Auto Show on April 1st. While details await the world premiere, it will feature an aluminum-intensive architecture, similar to the "XE" model, achieving a fuel economy of 70 mpg (approximately 25 km/l).

In advance of its world debut, one week prior on March 24th, a stunt will be performed to highlight the new XF's lightness and agility: crossing a 34mm steel cable suspended over water in an attempt to set a new world record for distance.

The stunt will be performed by veteran stuntman Jim Dowdall, known for his work in films such as "007," the "Bourne series," and "Indiana Jones."