When was jaguar founded

A few years later, he built his first car, the SS1. Then in , he introduced a breakthrough — the SS Jaguar — and a star was born. His company quickly became famous with the Jaguar line, which were both visually stunning and technically ground-breaking. The C-type, D-Type and E-type models paved the way for the current models. The rest, as they say, is history. Aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer was once again responsible. He used advanced aerodynamic principles to make shapes that were sensational yet slippery and lightweight.

The oval air intake, the sweeping bonnet, the half-faired rear wheels, the distinctive and stabilising tailfin — these conspired to make one of the most beautiful competition cars ever produced. The Mark II was an evolution for the sporting saloon segment. It took the Mark I — first produced in — and refined the design even further. It also included the now legendary straight six engine in 2. They shared production facilities for the X-Type and the Freelander 2.

In , Ford announced that they were intending to sell Jaguar and Land Rover. Jaguar and Land Rover were sold to Tata Motors of India in March , and the sale was expected to be complete a few months later. They also had the rights to Daimler, as well as Lanchester and Rover, both of which are dormant brands.

In , as the sale was taking place, the Jaguar XF was launched. A mid-size executive car, it was introduced to replace the S-Type. It was also awarded Car of the Year by What Diesel? From , a diesel engine from Land Rover Freelander was added to the XF line-up as part of the facelift. The first generation Jaguar XJ was the last Jaguar car to have creative input from Sir William Lyons and was first launched in , and has been in production since.

The model was completely re-engineered in but stayed traditional in appearance, to much criticism from journalists. In response to this criticism, Jaguar launched the fourth generation XJ which followed a design more in line with the XF and XK models. The XJ are also offered in a longer wheelbase to cater to the limousine market. It was powered by a supercharged 6-cylinder engine and produced horsepower. That too came equipped with a supercharged V8.

It was then replaced by the XFR, a mid-sized saloon that boasted horsepower. The current model fleet was first used by David Cameron in May These include things such as an explosive resistant steel plate underneath the body, titanium and Kevlar lined cabins and bullet resistant windows.

There is also an oxygen supply to protect passengers against a chemical or biological attack. There are also HD televisions, night vision as well as massage seats. Jaguar currently have a range of models out including saloons and SUVs.

The brand connects people who have a passion for adventure with the purposeful innovation that characterises our family of vehicles. Land Rover vehicles are designed for adventure — and few expeditions are more adventurous than the Dakar Rally. It was appropriate that the first car home in the inaugural Paris-Dakar Rally, back in , was a Range Rover.