Jaguar XE Series | 10 List of Supercars
Jaguar XE is a compact sports car to rival Porsche’s Boxster. This very much on the want list of Jaguar’s senior management. The challenge is how to deliver it at a reasonable investment and still make a profit.
Initial rumors centered on the concept of a cut-down XK platform, but those seem to be cooling: “The problem with a front-engine car with, say, a V-6, is that you end up with a high bonnet [hood] line, further aggravated by pedestrian impact requirements, that increases the height of the windscreen and the occupant’s H-point [hip-point],” one insider explained, adding, “but if the engine is in the middle, you can lower the height of the car overall.” Above, our artist’s interpretation of what a mid-engine XE could look like.
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