Jaguar XJ SENTINEL is the armored version of more luxurious sports sedan and the British brand. Jaguar's latest creation will be presented officially at the International Motor Show Moscow 2010.Target figures
The new Jaguar XJ Sentinel is a model especially targeted at senior members of government or demanding individuals who wish to have a highly secure sedan, equipped with the latest technology with a design as elegant as modern and sporty a very refined ride comfort.
The chassis, great support from a cell of extremely high security ...
Based on the structure of the chassis of the Jaguar XJ long wheelbase, built in aluminum and aerospace techniques, the new high-security version of SENTINEL offers the ultimate in occupant protection more important, with a package with a level of armor protection B7 ballistic, all in an extremely discreet.
Mike O'Driscoll, Jaguar's Director General said: "The new XJ Sentinel has been designed and developed in collaboration with industry leaders specializing in high security armor, incorporating the latest security systems to offer extremely impressive levels of protection maintaining at the same time, maximum discretion. "
Designed without compromise ...
Like the other versions of the Jaguar XJ range, the security release that Sentinel has been designed without compromise, offering sophisticated equipment, with the most exclusive active safety systems and passive and dynamism unmatched.
Therefore, Jaguar specialists in dynamics have changed the frame that now has a more advanced version of the adaptive suspension system with continuously variable dampers calibrated electronically, vastly improved to support the new vehicle weight, in addition to offering more and better coordination with management and the brake system, offering the same qualities of balance and agility that the rest of the available versions of the Jaguar XJ.
Thus, the braking system is taken from the Sentinel that mounts on the Jaguar XF-R, increasing braking power and being assisted by better traction systems and stability. Tyres are Dunlop RunFlat, measures, 245/45 19 freestanding Self Supporting technology.
This technology, developed by Dunlop tires can make the structure of the sidewall made of new rubber compounds and mixtures, supports the weight of the vehicle even if the tire is deflated and tire failure prevents excessive flexion, keeping the performance on acceleration, braking and steering, even if the tire has lost all air. In these circumstances, you can roll over a maximum distance of 80 kilometers at a speed of 80 km / h.
Integral shielding
Jaguar XJ Sentinel is equipped with an armor system whose purpose is to ensure that the vehicle provides a high level of occupant protection, making it practically impossible to detect from outside the car. Constructed from high-strength steels, reinforced with Kevlar, has increased the weight of the saloon in 1527 pounds, making him throw a body weight at close to 3,300 kilograms and can be increased by 500 kilograms, with four passengers, baggage and passenger additional security equipment, without compromising vehicle performance.
The cell's internal security was designed in collaboration with Centigon, a specialist and world leader in vehicle armor. The ballistic protection of the new XJ is the level B7 Sentinel, able to withstand shots with 7.62 x51 ammunition, an explosion of up to 15 kilograms of TNT detonated near the vehicle and grenade substantial protection under the cabin floor.
To ensure that the new Jaguar XJ Sentinel meets the latest national and international standards regarding occupant protection, shielding has been certified by QinetiQ, an independent auditing company renowned worldwide in ballistic tests.
Total Luxury
Comprehensive protection for passengers who offers the Jaguar XJ Sentinel has not been achieved at the expense of comfort or convenience. Jaguar's engineers have ensured that the model retains the same armored supreme luxury and comfort interior characterized as essential qualities, the Jaguar XJ.
The design of the internal armature of the safety cell has been optimized to keep the interior great rooms with a legroom for passengers of a meter.
With its elegant and contemporary, the interior is full leather upholstery, combined with unique decorative moldings, creating a relaxing, comfortable and luxurious.
It is part of standard equipment, among other things, front airbags, side thorax airbags and curtain around the cockpit and aluminum alloy wheels light 19 inches in diameter. Optionally, there is a wide range of body colors and interior, plus exclusive materials.
Power pouring
Jaguar XJ Sentinel rides a mechanical eight-cylinder V-five-liter that develops a maximum power of 385 hp and torque of 515 Newton meters. The AJ-V8 engine Gen III atmospheric mounted on the Jaguar XF and XJ, has the most advanced technology of gasoline direct injection and is associated with a six-speed automatic transmission.
With this engine, the new armored Jaguar is capable of accelerating from zero to 100 km / h in 9.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 195 km / h.
An after sales service unique
Leveraging the experience of Land Rover and Jaguar in the armored vehicle market, the new XJ Sentinel is offered with a factory warranty of three years or 80,000 miles, in addition to a comprehensive after-sales service with continued assistance skilled technicians.
The Jaguar XJ Sentinel customers will benefit from a comprehensive support program, both before and after purchase. A security consultant and armor works in close collaboration with the client during the sales process, to ensure that their requirements are met can choose from a wide range of specialized security options. Once the vehicle is in service, the customer has access to a package of warranty and complete care, including driver training by specialists who take the time necessary.
Jaguar XJ Sentinel has been carefully designed to allow regular maintenance and repairs to be carried out at Jaguar dealers, using special diagnostic equipment.
