Yet another unveiling at Geneva was the Jaguar XKR-S, which, at 174mph, is the fastest Jaguar since the XJ220 supercar of the ’90s. The limited-edition version of the supercharged XKR is also the fastest XK ever, thanks to its recalibrated engine management system that ups the top speed from 155mph.
Only 200 cars will be built in both left- and right-hand drive, for sale exclusively in Europe and covered in Ultimate Black.
The same 4.2 liter V8 and six-speed automatic transmission as in the XKR are used, with no bump in power, so Jaguar’s 0-60mph acceleration remains the same at 4.9 seconds.
Instead, the XKR-S has different springs and shocks that lower the ride height my 0.4 inches, thicker anti-roll bars, a quicker steering rack and a slipperier exterior. The manufacturers’ Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) is also recalibrated. The faster coupe prances on lightweight 20-inch wheels hiding Alcon R brakes which are optional on the XKR.
The exterior is differentiated thanks to a unique front spoiler, rear fascia and spoiler and side skirts, as well as a small XKR-S badge.
Inside, the S gets a full leather interior, a 525 Watt B&W sound system and various XKR-S badged trim pieces.
03/04, 1:08 PM
posted by:
MY Si
GO JAG!!!!! But why only 200? This Reventon thing is catching on…..
03/04, 1:09 PM
posted by:
MY Si
and no USA Availability? not THAT sucks.
03/04, 1:13 PM
posted by:
A4
bit overpriced if you ask me… isnt there an XKRR coming that would wreck this thing?
03/04, 1:42 PM
posted by:
Scarface03
I don’t think it’s been any big secret that an XKR-R is in the works. An XKR-S moniker and lack of engine mods suggests that the XKR-R is still on its way.
03/04, 2:04 PM
posted by:
Noah
Die jag die
03/04, 3:56 PM
posted by:
agent09
pics look cool, but not cool enough. i’ll pass.
03/04, 5:10 PM
posted by:
sunshine1810
This car is awesome but like others have said, this car isn’t good enough for me. No availability in the United States and limited availability around the world. Jaguar has come up short once again. I’d get the Audi R8 over this any day of the week.
03/04, 5:20 PM
posted by:
doghis
right….rising tension on this site…
abou the car: very very nice and sexy but only 200??? WTF???
03/04, 6:16 PM
posted by:
inline6
The XK was already among the prettiest cars built today. The R-S is no exception.
03/04, 10:55 PM
posted by:
F451
This automobile is simply too busy to be a Jaguar. Tacked-on fender port, hood ventilation. Damnit, Jaguar cannot even learn from their own bloody history!
03/05, 1:18 AM
posted by:
MY Si
??Whats bukkake??
03/05, 6:42 AM
posted by:
JohnnyBlazE
I still think it’s beautiful and would look awesome in the flesh as the current XKR does anyway.
And I quite like the spoiler…
BTW Bukkake is when a whole bunch of men cum again and again on a lady who is so-inclined to enjoy such things.
03/06, 12:47 PM
posted by:
bigp
well they needed an limited productsion car
05/07, 2:27 AM
posted by:
JessieMarie
OMG! IT’s SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!