Jaguar to launch the hardcore 550 hp XKR-S in Geneva

Jaguar to launch the hardcore 550 hp XKR-S in Geneva
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Jaguar’s XK family will have a new range topper soon, as the British luxury brand has announced plans to launch the hardcore XKR-S at the Geneva Motor Show. Although Jag says it doesn’t depart from the XK’s “duality of purpose” which is GT luxury with incredible performance, the XKR-S gets even more power, revised suspension and a more aggressive look.

“The XKR-S is a bold and exciting new model for Jaguar,” said Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar’s new Global Brand Director. “We expect to attract both loyal and new Jaguar driving enthusiasts who still want the comfort, opulence and class only a Jaguar can offer, combined with inspirational performance.”

Jaguar to launch the hardcore 550 hp XKR-S in Geneva
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The XKR-S produces 550 hp with 680 Nm of torque, which allows it a top speed of 300km/h and 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.2 seconds. It uses a tuned version of the supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0-litre, which makes 510 hp and 625 Nm in the XKR (0-60 mph in 4.6 sec).

Under the skin changes include a stiffer front suspension knuckle (improves steering precision), stiffer front/rear springs, fatter rear tyres, revised dampers and a 10mm lower ride height. Steering and differential settings have been modified and there’s a revised exhaust system in place.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Super White on Feb 23, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    Not sure why the look of the car doesn’t excite me much. The bonnet looked like it was taken from a Celica, the side profile looked like Supra and the back reminds me of some Japanese car. And what’s with the fugly wing?

    Jag should take some design lesson from Aston Martin. But the specs look real nice on paper though.

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    • look east movement, as most buyers from Asia now :)
      i feeling bashing from left & right…pow pow

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  • yup, supra-like

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  • shawal on Feb 23, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    Now thats a Shaguar~! rrrrrrRRRRrrrrrrr…….

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  • SoMeOnE on Feb 24, 2011 at 6:27 am

    nice design but rear wing kinda sticks out like a sore thumb..only the japs can pull off such a thing imo……..european designs are supposed to be more fluid..awesome car nonetheless

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  • VIGOSS on Feb 24, 2011 at 11:20 am

    front like supra,rear like old mazda 5.. lolz

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