Ron and Angie wrote:
> >
> >Next year (model year 2000) the new Jag will share the Taurus platform!
> >I can't recall what they are calling it- the Series II or Mark II-
> >remarkably similiar to the original namesake( by design)
> >cheers,
> >
>
> No, it won't share a Taurus platform. The Taurus is front-wheel drive, not
> rear-wheel drive. The new entry-level Jag sedan will be rear-wheel drive.
> The only Ford product (at this time) sharing with a Jag product is the new
> Lincoln LS6 and LS8 sedans (the LS6 offers a 5-speed manual 'box!!). And
> yes, the new Jag is very similar to it's namesake.
The New Jag is being called the S-type, not the Mk2, although every time I hear
the motoring journalists talk about it, they all refer to the Mk2, I don't
think they know the S-type existed. I wonder if you can specify wire wheels
and overdrive with it??? :-)
Rich
ps, In 20 years time, I wonder if it'll feature heavily in a new series of the
Sweeny???? :-)
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