Jaguar XKR-S coupe is the fastest production XK to date. Powered by Jaguar 4.2litre supercharged V8 recognized, which have been developed for the true Jaguar fans. This is much faster and more intelligent than the XKR, taking the Jaguar sports car experience to a new level, while retaining the smooth, dynamic excellence and create a luxury that is unique to Jaguar.
Sharing advanced aluminum body architecture XKR lightweight, high-performance Jaguar XKR-S is made totally accessible by the enormous reserves of the 4.2-liter four-cam aluminum V8 supercharged 420bhp (SAE) and 560 nm torque.
Jaguar XKR-S - Price DetailWith recalibrated engine management, Jaguar XKR-S reaches an electronically limited top speed of 174 mph (280kph) – 19 mph (30 kph) faster than the XKR. This additional performance made accessible by improving aerodynamics (reduced drag and lift) and unique suspension set-up.
Share XKR class-leading six-speed automatic transmission sequence, Jaguar XKR-S has a remarkable improvement and the choice of ultra-fast manual shift controls steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts from – in times of change is measured in milliseconds to make this one transmission shifts more quickly in the world.
Jaguar XKR-S - PerformanceTo match the increased performance, the Jaguar XKR-S adopts the most powerful brakes on any Jaguar production model, plus major changes to the suspension and steering to provide more travel and improved handling characteristics without sacrificing comfort.
High-performance brake system for the Jaguar XKR-S was developed by a team of Jaguar Special Vehicle in partnership with British competition brake specialist Alcon, which supplies the stopping power for some of the fastest cars on the road and the track world. Improved brakes for thousands of miles of testing on some of the most demanding roads in Europe, and by Jaguar engineering team in Germany at the Nurburgring. Jaguar XKR-S Alcon R Performance braking system with 400 mm diameter discs in front and 350mm discs at the rear. Each disc radial vent for maximum cooling and to hold myself to disappear, even the most used, and is compatible with Jaguar XKR-S increase in speed. The friction surfaces of each disk slot number in half a month to help clean water from the discs during wet weather and help keep the brake pads clean at all times. Alcon R performance brake package uses lightweight monobloc six-piston front and four-piston caliper at the rear – each calliper finished with distinctive red logo and R.
Jaguar XKR-S coupe dynamic balance focuses on achieving a more sporty without losing ride comfort soft XKR. Mixed control and improvement of the structure begins with a very rigid aluminum, the entire body, and re-tuning of the XKR wishbone suspension all. Jaguar XKR-S features new springs, new anti-roll bars and unique dampers. All the important parameters recalibrated suspension and Jaguar XKR-S Jaguar proven suspension system (CATS), with only the adjustment. It also uses a faster connection addresses zippers for quick reactions and optimum feel.
Jaguar XKR-S - Car TuningLimited edition coupé in Ultimate Black is identified only by the Jaguar XKR-S badge on the back of the car. The outside of the Jaguar XKR-S has been recognized for subtly different without exaggeration. Another important element in the revised handling package is that the ride height Jaguar XKR-S has been reduced by 10 mm compared with that of the XKR, and the Jaguar XKR-S sits on unique alloy wheels, light 20-inch Vortex forged as a tire. Which naturally makes the Jaguar XKR-S look lower and even more sporty, but it has a number of other distinguishing details. This has a new front aerodynamic splitter, side fin extensions, revised rear spoiler and rear diffuser panel, with contrasting finish to details such as mesh front grille, resources, sills and rear diffuser panel.
Jaguar XKR-S has an Active Exhaust system specifically tuned to ensure quiet, high-speed cruising while producing a more subtle hard-edged and sporting V8 on hard acceleration sound – not loud, but full of performance character.
While the mechanical specification and the exterior revisions mostly driven by increased performance and dynamic, the interior changes reflect the vision Jaguar Jaguar XKR-S as a luxury sports car uncompromising.
Full soft grain leather trimming is anthracite gray finish with Ivory double contrast stitching needle, with a leather wrapped seats, the upper instrument panel, center console, interior door panels and rear side panels. It is equipped with Piano Black veneer, Charcoal Alston luxury headlining, plus a revised instrument cluster – calibrated to accommodate higher speed – with XKR-S mark. The contrast-stitched leather trimmed steering wheel, shift lever and the combination of leather around, bright aluminum pedals, and XKR-S branding head restraints, tread-plates and carpet mats further tone of this very special interior.
Taking Jaguar 525W premium audio system with Pro Logic II surround sound as a starting point, renowned premium British loudspeaker manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins speaker has sought a special signature on pieces Jaguar XKR-S. High output, low distortion Kevlar mid-range speakers and specially designed aluminum-dome tweeter provides a very good midrange and extended high frequency response.
Sold in summer 2008 and limited to only 200 vehicles in a single European market, Jaguar XKR-S is more focused on major motorsports travelers from the XKR.