Synonymous with luxury, elegance and performance, Jaguar
is one of the most recognized brands in the automotive industry. A popular
choice amongst celebrities, millionaires and politicians alike, Jaguar started
out as the Swallow Sidecar Company by two motorcycle enthusiasts, William Walmsley
and William Lyons, who started manufacturing motorcycle sidecars! Like many
other famous vehicle manufacturers, Jaguar has an interesting history. At Roadbend Motors, we are Perth’s Jaguar
specialists, here are some amusing facts about the famous British motor car
company that you may not have heard before.
Jaguar cars aren’t just exposed to extreme weather
conditions for testing, they are subjected to an unbelievably stringent climate
system. Engineers place all models, including the Jaguar F type and Jaguar X
type, into a freezer at -40 degrees for 12 hours. The vehicle is then moved to
a wind tunnel with a rolling road, that features wind gusts of zero degree
temperatures and less, all the while hoses spray icy water on them. This is
part of Jaguar’s commitment to quality, ensuring all the vehicles they release
for sale will start and perform, even in the harshest and coldest of
conditions.
Jaguar are serious about high-end luxury, so much so that
they employ a group of hide experts that won’t accept just any cowhide to fit
out the interior of their vehicles. For the Jaguar XE, they use only Scottish
Angus Bull hides, never cows as they can become pregnant and develop stretch
marks leaving flaws in the leather. They also use selected herds that are grown
up north because there is less likely that there will be flying pests such as
mosquitoes, to cause damage to the leather with their bites. This elite group
of cattle are housed in areas with no barbed wire, and during the cold winter
months the cows are even sheltered indoors! The belly and neck skin is what
goes on the dash and doors, because it's super soft and the part by the rump
and backbone is tougher, so it becomes the seats. When you purchase a Jaguar,
you can be sure the interior leather is of the absolute highest grade and will
stand the test of time.
Before the final paint job is applied, every Jaguar car
is brushed with ionized emu feathers. These feathers can briefly hold an electrostatic
charge, this means meaning the bare metal won't attract dust between the final
cleaning and the paint booth – the end result is a flawless paint finish!
When Jaguar cars are loaded onto trains, a fleet of amazingly
careful and safe drivers are used - they don’t wear seatbelts, they have no
buckles, and they even remove the metal shoelace eyelets from their shoes, to
avoid scratching anything. The drivers also never touch the outside of the car,
they zip and unzip an industrial grade car cover. Jaguar goes to a lot of
trouble to make sure its cars are in pristine condition when leaving their
facility.
Jaguar have a long history in motorsport, here are just
some of the racing achievements of different Jaguar models:
Jaguar XK-120C is the winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans
(season 1951-1952).
Jaguar C-Type is a winner of 24-hour of Le Mans (season
1951-1953).
Jaguar D-Type is a three-times winner of 24 Hours of Le
Mans (season 1954-1957).
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight is a winner of 24 Hours of Le
Mans (season 1963-1964).
Jaguar XJR-5 is a two-time winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans
(season 1985-1992) and a three-time winner of the World Sportscar Championship.
Currently, Jaguar manufactures an extensive line of
vehicles, including the E-Pace, F-Pace, and I-Pace SUVs, the F-Type sports
coupe and convertible. As far as sedans go, they have the XE, XF, and XJ
models.
If you are looking to purchase a pre-owned Jaguar in
Perth, or are needing a Jaguar
specialist to service your luxury vehicle, you cannot go past Roadbend Motors.
Visit our showroom today to view a selection of quality Jaguars including the
Jaguar F type, Jaguar X type and Jaguar XE – all of which have been prepared
and tested to the highest standard in our Perth workshop. Our experienced
service department has skilled and trained technicians and the right diagnostic
equipment to service and maintain your Jaguar for reliability and enjoyment. Contact us today.