Jaguar XF Coast to Coast challenge

Jaguar has today embarked on a challenge: covering 2800 miles across 11 US states using the least fuel possible.

Using its unbelievably efficient 2.2-litre turbo diesel, Jaguar's XF will try and keep on the roll for as much as possible to ensure the best economy for the trip.

You may recall Teamspeed drove the 2012 Jaguar XF a few weeks ago, and we were mighty impressed with how torquey and yet economical this diesel engine is.

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Employing an eight-speed automatic with stop-start technology, we're expecting a few eyebrows will be raised by the miserly attitude the XF will display.

You can follow the entire journey on Jaguar's Coast to Coast Facebook page.

Jaguar - XF 2.2 Coast to Coast | Facebook

 

I really like the colour of that car. By contrast all BMW 5 series colors seem dark and gray.

 

And the results are in.

A British team has crossed North America, fromNew YorktoLos Angeles, in an XF 2.2 Diesel averaging an incredible 62.9 mpg over 2,884-miles - making it the most efficient Jaguar ever created.

Finishing inLos Angeles,Californiaon Monday, November 14, the journey - the equivalent of travelling fromLondonto theSahara- took in 11 states, three time zones and eight days. Yet the XF only required four stops for fuel - its peak economy of 67 mpg being achieved on the penultimate day of the trip.

Paul Alcock, XF Project Manager, Jaguar Cars, who was present throughout the journey, commented: 'This project was designed primarily to test the potential economy of the XF 2.2. The incredible figures achieved by the car were accomplished through making every element of the new XF as efficient as possible - from its aerodynamics to its four-cylinder 2.2-litre diesel engine linked to an eight-speed gearbox. The whole XF team is incredibly proud of what's been achieved and is a graphic demonstration of the strength, engineering integrity and efficiency of the car.'

Driven by independent testers, David and Alexander Madgwick, the XF 2.2 was a scrupulously standardUKregistered, right-hand drive vehicle. In the course of the coast to coast adventure, the car maintained an average speed of 53 mph incorporating a multitude of real-life scenarios including the busy roads exitingNew Yorkand, towards the end of the trip, enteringLos Angeles, road works, high winds and a climb to 7,275 feet above sea level.

Despite such efficiency, the XF 2.2 maintains the levels of performance and efficiency expected of a Jaguar. Capable of seating five adults in comfort, it's equipped with leather trim as standard as well as a touchscreen display and climate control. The XF is capable of accelerating from rest to 60 mph in 8.0-seconds before reaching a top speed of 140mph.

[Jaguar]