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papadave, the easiest way to identify a Sport model X-Type is to look at the trim around the grill and also on the corners of the car. If this trim is chrome, then you have a standard X-Type. If the pieces are color matched to the body of the car, then it is a sport model. The below pic is what a Sport model would look like:
If you look at the picture that Five Speed has, that is what a "standard" edition would look like.
Really, the Sport model is different from a standard model in 3 basic things. The most obvious is the paint as I mentioned. The sport also had slightly different trimming inside the passenger cabin. The final thing is the Sport edition came from the factory with a 1.4" drop. So, the Sport sits slightly lower than a standard X-Type. Nothing was really added to make the car go faster and the items done to the suspension don't significantly help with cornering.
If you look at the picture that Five Speed has, that is what a "standard" edition would look like.
Really, the Sport model is different from a standard model in 3 basic things. The most obvious is the paint as I mentioned. The sport also had slightly different trimming inside the passenger cabin. The final thing is the Sport edition came from the factory with a 1.4" drop. So, the Sport sits slightly lower than a standard X-Type. Nothing was really added to make the car go faster and the items done to the suspension don't significantly help with cornering.
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jimborino (05-19-2014)
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papadave, the easiest way to identify a Sport model X-Type is to look at the trim around the grill and also on the corners of the car. If this trim is chrome, then you have a standard X-Type. If the pieces are color matched to the body of the car, then it is a sport model. The below pic is what a Sport model would look like:
If you look at the picture that Five Speed has, that is what a "standard" edition would look like.
Really, the Sport model is different from a standard model in 3 basic things. The most obvious is the paint as I mentioned. The sport also had slightly different trimming inside the passenger cabin. The final thing is the Sport edition came from the factory with a 1.4" drop. So, the Sport sits slightly lower than a standard X-Type. Nothing was really added to make the car go faster and the items done to the suspension don't significantly help with cornering.
If you look at the picture that Five Speed has, that is what a "standard" edition would look like.
Really, the Sport model is different from a standard model in 3 basic things. The most obvious is the paint as I mentioned. The sport also had slightly different trimming inside the passenger cabin. The final thing is the Sport edition came from the factory with a 1.4" drop. So, the Sport sits slightly lower than a standard X-Type. Nothing was really added to make the car go faster and the items done to the suspension don't significantly help with cornering.
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JagX02, it is very possible that someone had it painted. That is how I got my "Sport" model. I pulled the chrome off and painted it. You can tell that mine is not the Sport edition because my Growler badge is still chrome, where the Sport Edition has a color matched Growler. Same thing on the rear of the car. If you look at my trim piece above the license plate, the Sports have a 100% painted piece where mine has the "JAGUAR" left in chrome. Granted, I removed all the lettering that was back there as I think it makes the rear end of the car look a little cleaner and better looking.
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Transmission "Sport" shift button an indicator too?
What about the "Sport" button by the gearshifter that supposedly makes the transmission shift points a bit more aggressive...? Is that an indication?
I always wondered about this. I have the 17' 7-spoke rims, but it doesn't have the color-keyed trim bits described above. I guess I should look at my shocks (too bad i didn't read this before rotating my tires yesterday!)
I always wondered about this. I have the 17' 7-spoke rims, but it doesn't have the color-keyed trim bits described above. I guess I should look at my shocks (too bad i didn't read this before rotating my tires yesterday!)
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Meatbag, all the X-Types have that button. Just something for you to play with and if you want a little more umpf from the car, turn the light on and hit the gas pedal. You will notice that the tranny will hold onto the gear for just a little bit longer. Depending on how far you are into the gas pedal will determine how much higher the shift point will be. So, if you are into the pedal half way, you may only get say a 100-200 RPM rise out of the shift point. Where if you are into the gas pedal for full WOT, you may get say 300-400 RPM rise.
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What about the "Sport" button by the gearshifter that supposedly makes the transmission shift points a bit more aggressive...? Is that an indication?
I always wondered about this. I have the 17' 7-spoke rims, but it doesn't have the color-keyed trim bits described above. I guess I should look at my shocks (too bad i didn't read this before rotating my tires yesterday!)
I always wondered about this. I have the 17' 7-spoke rims, but it doesn't have the color-keyed trim bits described above. I guess I should look at my shocks (too bad i didn't read this before rotating my tires yesterday!)
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Sport = slightly lower suspension, body color bumper strips and grill, NO chrome around side windows, only ones to get grey birds-eye maple in the earliest MY's, slightly bigger rear spoiler, and IIRC the VIN number will have a "53" in the sixth and seventh digits vs. a "51" for non-sport.
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The seats are indeed an easy way to tell, though I too fear the side bolsters might not be immediately obvious since I haven't even known that. However, the seats are usually a fairly good way of quick identification, see this.
Still, weirdly, the sport interior in that collage I put together has veneer trim on doors, which by my knowledge and experience a sport-spec shouldn't have. Perhaps that's a seat-swapped car...
Still, weirdly, the sport interior in that collage I put together has veneer trim on doors, which by my knowledge and experience a sport-spec shouldn't have. Perhaps that's a seat-swapped car...
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The seats are indeed an easy way to tell, though I too fear the side bolsters might not be immediately obvious since I haven't even known that. However, the seats are usually a fairly good way of quick identification, see this.
Still, weirdly, the sport interior in that collage I put together has veneer trim on doors, which by my knowledge and experience a sport-spec shouldn't have. Perhaps that's a seat-swapped car...
Still, weirdly, the sport interior in that collage I put together has veneer trim on doors, which by my knowledge and experience a sport-spec shouldn't have. Perhaps that's a seat-swapped car...
Also, I have a sport version, and I do have veneer trim on the doors. If remember correctly, the only sport version that does not have wooden trim on the doors is the one that comes with suede upholstery.
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Jaguar started installing "new" design steering wheels with the first facelift in 2004.
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