Cat Scratch Fever Keeping a vehicle fresh and relevant over a long model cycle is one of any automaker's toughest tasks. There are basically two schools of thought on how to do it: a steady parade of trim-and-tape special editions (Lexus SC 430 Pebble Beach Edition, anyone?) or the more capital-intensive high-performance route. To riff on Neil Young, "Is it better to do a burnout, or fade away?" Jaguar appears to have the answer in the form of two black stripes on the pavement: the 2012 XKR-S. The current XK has been around since late 2005, and while its classic grand tourer ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:: SC 5.0L V8
Power:: 550 HP / 502 LB-FT
Transmission:: 6-Speed Auto
MSRP:: $132,875 (as tested)

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Review: 2012 Jaguar XKR-S 1339084620

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Review: 2011 Jaguar XKR Convertible 1300377480

Old Ghosts Haunt Great Bones I know you're probably here to read all about how the 2011 Jaguar XKR Convertible stacks up against other six-digit luxury sports cars, but I've got a confession to make. Before we get down, dirty and up to our elbows in power figures, you need to know that this is my first real brush with luxury performance of this caliber. ...