Hot on the heels of the all-new 2010 XFR performance sedan comes a revised version of Jaguar’s XKR coupe. Most significantly, the hot XK gets the same 510 horsepower V8 as its sedan brethren — a massive jump from the 420 hp rating of the previous model.
The car remains electronically limited to a maximum speed of 155 mph, but acceleration times are greatly improved. The sprint from zero to 60 mph takes just 4.6 seconds with the new motor — compared to 4.9 seconds for last year’s model.
In addition to its massive horsepower rating, the AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0-liter engine delivers a whopping 461 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy and carbon emissions remain the same, despite the increased output. A naturally aspirated version of the motor, offering 385 horsepower, will power the XK Portfolio.
Styling revisions include a new front bumper, new side mirrors with integrated LED side repeater, rear bumper spoiler, rear LED lights and color-coded side power vents for both coupe and convertible versions. There is also a new shark-fin antenna on the coupe’s deck lid. Previous versions featured a power-retractable antenna or rear-spoiler integrated unit.
First customer deliveries will take place in summer 2009.
01/11, 2:21 AM
posted by:
Brendino
looks sharp!
01/11, 2:59 AM
posted by:
Lau
510 Horsepower, impressive.
Looks? Not so much. Honestly, taking this and a Aston Martin Vantage, and out it side by side I would take the Aston regardless of power or price. Anyone else agree?
01/11, 4:26 AM
posted by:
KuroSyn
I’d probably pitch in the extra few to get he Vantage, but this is looking good, I am noticing that Finally Jaguar is trying to create a new image for their cars… of course it still looks similar to AM, but common people, we all know that and have known that for a long time now, but when you compare it to the previous models, these are starting to look less and less like AM, not significantly less, but it’s finally get there… mostly noticeable with the tail lamps, but also the curves are looking slightly different… but anyway, hopefully Jaguar, you will one day regain your honor in making uniquely beautiful good cars. Loving the XFR btw…
01/11, 4:34 AM
posted by:
ubercool
Looks like sex on wheels to me, the engine & technology are really impressive aswell, will beat an BMW M6 & Merc SL63 any day. I love my Astons, but the XKR is probably better than a stock DB9(more power)!!! Would look very nice on my drive parked next to an XFR and DBS.
01/11, 9:47 AM
posted by:
darx_ider
Still looks pretty FORD to me
01/11, 11:07 AM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
i think this car looks cheap from the inside. it looks too plasticky?!?! I don’t think this even competes agains the SL63 even though i would take an sl over this, even the M6. And actually, the SL63 does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds which is faster than this. I’m not too sure about the specs on the M6…yet…give me a sec
01/11, 11:11 AM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
well, turns out that the m6 is also faster than this…0-60 in 4.5 seconds.
01/11, 11:18 AM
posted by:
Impulsive
It’s clear Jaguar has a problem with front end design.
01/11, 1:49 PM
posted by:
Mclaren19p
Do realise people that those performance figures are ESTIMATES. And that they estimate them conservatively. So shut your mouths and wait till someone tests them. BTW it does compete with the SL and the M6 has nothing on this. The interior isn’t actually cheap, look yourselves
01/11, 2:58 PM
posted by:
winnipegjets
i personally love the look of these cars, id have it in the convertible though… only other convertibles id have over this are the bentley gtc, and the rolls royce phantom drophead. possibly a db9, funny how all of my favourite convertibles are all of british decent. btw i didnt spell favourite wrong, thats how we canadians spell it.
01/11, 4:50 PM
posted by:
jayjc08
Only problem with this car that I have are the headlights. They look so dorky. I was hoping they would change them.
Interior is so-so.
01/11, 4:50 PM
posted by:
Mutant@DCX
You have the right to remain sexy
01/12, 2:09 PM
posted by:
mentir
People have a right to their opinion about a cars looks, but I think everybody should give Jaguar credit for investing in aluminum technology at the right time. They need some serious props for a car that gets acombined-23 mpg with a friggin-510 hp engine!
01/12, 2:21 PM
posted by:
jmayhew
Has anyone driven an M6?
The term “soulless” is a damn good way to describe it.
01/12, 6:50 PM
posted by:
wideopenthrottle
I saw one go flying past me in Germany this summer—sex in motion. I personally prefer the Vantage to this. And the M6 is pretty good looking to but looks ugly by comparison.
The resemblence between the XK and the Astons is with good reason–Ian Callum, the head of Jag design, who designed the XK and XF, worked on the DB7, Vanquish, and DB9 when he was over at Aston.
01/12, 8:18 PM
posted by:
sctdiverdown
WOW – nice increse in power …….the car is really beautiful in person.
Having driven a Vantage last year and a XKR convertible – i would take the Vantage,
BUT not by much …..the interior simply smells like sex
It is truly a stunning car to look at.
Now – the “new” Vantage with increased power is nice and was necessary, but now they
screwed around with a higher center console which hits your elbow when
you shift etc etc …..sounds like nothing until you drive it.
I believe the engineers are working on it – hopefully sooner rather than later.
While they are at that – they better increase the horsepower a whole lot more ……….420 just
got blown out of the water …..
01/12, 8:25 PM
posted by:
sctdiverdown
Haven’t driven an M6 – “soulless” is a pretty funny comment from above ……
Sorry to hear about that.
I had a BMW for many years and for all the trouble it gave me – i used much
more harsher words than that at times …….
01/13, 11:54 AM
posted by:
Z06ified
Gorgeous car. It’s like an Aston Martin at a discount. Class, style, exclusivity, and performance wrapped in one.