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Jaguar XKR-S Preview: 2011 Geneva Motor Show

 
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Billed as the "most potent series production" Jaguar ever, the XKR-S is staged for a debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The XKR-S leverages a 542-horsepower supercharged V-8 engine to rocket to a top speed of 186 mph, hitting 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and 100 mph in 8.6 seconds along the way.


If those numbers sound a bit less than massively impressive in an era of 250+ mph supercars and sub-3-second 0-60 mph times, that's fair enough, but those cars aren't Jaguars.

At least, that's what Jaguar has to be hoping you'll think, as the XKR-S, like the just-revealed Aston Martin Virage, seeks to meld world-class grand touring comfort and opulence with "inspirational" performance.

Jaguar XKR-S

Jaguar XKR-S

Aiding that performance will be unique suspension elements, including a reprogrammed Adaptive Dynamics system that lets drivers play a bit more before the computer steps in. The all-aluminum body helps to cut weight, which Jaguar says sharpens handling and cuts fuel consumption, though you can never expect a 500-plus-horsepower two-door to be a fuel-sipping commuter.

Aside from the crucial stats above, Jaguar is remaining tight-lipped on its XKR-S, with full details to be released at the unveiling in Switzerland March 1.

 

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  1. fb_100001179870817 avatar Sean Glenville Posted: 2/22/2011 5:54pm PST

    That wing is all wrong somehow
     
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  2. NoNameDenton Posted: 2/22/2011 6:36pm PST

    The Jag XKR was already a a pretty great car, this version just makes it even better, way to go Jaguar.
     
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  3. Ian Posted: 2/23/2011 8:35am PST

    Looks like a Mazda 6 from behind...
     
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  4. rich Posted: 2/23/2011 9:47am PST

    Total Mazda 6. RIght on.
    Ho-hum, another variation on the same vehicle they've been selling for years. Snore.
     
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  5. NoNameDenton Posted: 2/23/2011 3:04pm PST

    The three of you are smoking something funny if you see any Mazda in this car.
     
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  6. fb_100001663981238 avatar Daniel Chavez Moran Posted: 2/24/2011 2:21pm PST

    Jaguar does make stunning cars. This and the Aston Martin Virage seem to share that stunning look that is sure to turn heads. My only concern is the reliability of a Jag. Have they improved that over previous models, or is the same thing dressed up in different clothes?
     
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