Jaguar released the hottest XK till date when it revelaed the XKR-S at the Paris Motor Show yesterday. The power(a lot of it) comes from a 4.2 Litre V8 engine with 420 bhp on tap. It is sent to the rear wheels via a six speed automatic gearbox with Jaguar’s sequential shift transmission, enough to propel the XKR-S from o-60 mph in 5.2 seconds and to a top speed of 174 mph.
With those numbers to boot, the XKR-S is the fastest Jag model since the XJ220 supercar. Along with the increased power the car comes with a host of mechanical refinements to rein it all in. The suspension has been revised with new springs and dampers rates, larger anti-roll bars at the rear and a recaliberated version of Jag’s CATS (Computer Active Technology Suspension). New aerodyanamic enhancements keep the new Jag planted at speeds while active exhaust and saturn rings sized brakes (400mm front and 350mm rear Alcon R performance brakes) complete the overhaul nicely.
The Jaguar XKR-S production is limited to just 200 cars for both left and right hand drive versions and will be available only in Europe.
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