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2012 Jaguar XKR-S [w/video]
2012 Jaguar XKR-S - Click above for high-res image gallery While Jaguar readies a slate of new vehicles to broaden its product portfolio, it's doing a Bentley-esque job of making the most of the vehicles it currently has. If there's any surprise in the XK getting more new outfits than a Ken doll, it's that we didn't realize there was so much that could be done with it. Donning its latest new costume, the XK is transformed – via the XKR – into the XKR-S. The fastest and most powerful U.S. legal road car Jaguar has ever made, the brief was to create a coupe that could be ... Read More
Vital Stats
- Engine:
- 5.0L V8
- Power:
- 550 HP / 502 LB-FT
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Auto
- MSRP:
- $132,000 base
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0Spy Shots: Jaguar XKR-S Convertible spotted testing 1313508540
There isn't much to speculate upon here. Take one tantalizing Jaguar XKR-S, cut off the roof, strengthen the body a bit and voila – Jaguar XKR-S Convertible. Sounds good, right? Our spies recently captured this bright red prototype out running the Nürburgring, and judging by how composed and put-together this tester looks, we'd say that the ...
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Spy Shots: Extra-hot Jaguar XKR caught ahead of Geneva debut 1298062680
Jaguar testers have just been caught running around the British countryside with a pair of camouflaged XK coupes. One looks to be the upcoming facelifted XKR, while the other appears to be a mysterious – and as-yet unnamed – more powerful XKR variant. Rumor has it that this super XKR could be named the XK-E in honor of the 50th anniversary ...
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Spy Shots: Jaguar XK diesel under development 1228142100
The reports are true: a 3.0-liter diesel Jaguar XK is on the way. The new XK, long due for a serious refresh, will show up in 2009 with the minor addition of the JaguarDrive selector a la XF and the major addition of a diesel engine to boost fuel economy and sales, along with two new V8s. Since Jaguar's 2.7-liter V6, which puts out 204 hp and 320 lb-ft., is ...
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Spy Shots: Jaguar XK-R with extra kick 1190394240
Now that Jaguar and Aston Martin are no longer officially related, the leaping cat feels free to pounce on its former corporate sibling. The current Jaguar XK-R isn't enough to really challenge cars like the Aston Martin Vantage V8 or Porsche 911, so Jag is cooking up a hotter version -- an XK-R-R? With ECU and engine modifications, the forced breather ...
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Jaguar XKR - the cat's out of the bag 1151560140
Snap. Don't know who is getting canned over this rather large leak, but official pics of the Jaguar XKR that was supposed to make its world debut at the British Motor Show in July have made their way onto the world wide web. From what we know the XKR will come with a supercharged 4.2L V8 developing 416 horsepower. Available in both coupè and ...
