Monday, November 8, 2010

New Jaguar XKR-S


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.


  • Available in Ultimate Black metallic paint colour with contrasting paint finish to the grille, sills, side power vents and rear splitter and diffuser
  • Revised front splitter and side sill extensions
  • Revised rear spoiler and rear bumper fitted with unique splitter and diffuser panel
  • Vortex 20" forged, 14 spoke lightweight alloy wheels with unique design and red Jaguar "Heritage" centre badge
  • Alcon R Performance braking system with red callipers
  • Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound System
  • Luxury Sport interior theme with Warm Charcoal full soft-grain leather and Ivory twin needle contrast stitching - 16 way electrically adjustable seating with adjustable bolsters
  • Piano Black interior finish to facia and centre console
  • Charcoal Alston headlining
  • Alloy and leather gear lever with alloy selector gate surround
  • Flint carpets with Flint carpet mats, edged in Charcoal leather with Ivory stitching
  • XKR-S badging
  • Unique XKR-S logo to the instrument cluster, tread-plate, front seat head-restraints and carpet mats
TRANSMISSION, SUSPENSION AND BRAKES
  • 6-speed electronic automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential ShiftTM
  • Unique dampers and CATSTM (Computer Active Technology Suspension) tuning
  • Trac DSC (Dynamic Stability Control)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) – drive-away release
  • New steering rack, springs and revised calibrations
  • Reduced ride height (10mm)
EXTERIOR
  • Intelligent Lighting System – automatic headlamps on with windscreen wipers
  • Active Front Lighting (dynamic pivoting headlamps)
  • Bi-Xenon headlamps with integrated cornering lamps, automatic levelling and headlamp washers
  • Bonnet louvres
  • Quad tailpipes with polished finish
  • Front and Rear Park Assist
  • Heated exterior mirrors with electric adjustment, power folding auto-dimming and memory function
  • Heated windscreen with timer and rain sensing windscreen wipers
  • Instant Mobility System (IMS) in lieu of space saver spare wheel
INTERIOR
  • Memory function with 3 settings for driver's and passenger's seat, exterior mirrors and steering column
  • Padded leather 3-spoke steering wheel
  • Cruise control with active speed limiter
  • Automatic air recirculation with 5 setting
  • Automatic climate control with humidity control, air particle/odour filtration and dual zone temperature control for driver and front passenger
  • Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-trap
  • Glove box with auxiliary power socket
  • Interior mood lighting
  • Jaguar Smart Key SystemTM with keyless start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Alloy pedals
SECURITY
  • Remote control central locking with deadlocks and drive-away locking
  • Intrusion and perimetric alarm with passive sounder and battery back-up
  • Engine immobiliser
AUDIO AND COMMUNICATIONS
  • Bowers and Wilkins Premium Sound with 525W Jaguar Premium surround sound
  • Navigation system with DVD mapping and 7 inch Touch-screen
  • Bluetooth® telephone connectivity
  • 6-disc in-dash CD changer
  • Windows Media® Audio (WMA) and MP3 disc compatibility
  • iPod and USB connectivity
SAFETY
  • Adaptive Restraint Technology System (ARTSTM)
  • Airbags, front and side (driver and front passenger)
  • Belt reminder system (front seats only)
  • Front seat whiplash reduction system
  • Pedestrian Contact Sensing – automatically deployable bonnet system
  • ISOfix anchor points for rear child seat
  • Front and rear seat belt pre-tensioners

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