Jaguar XK News
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The 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible is expected to make its world debut later this year, with first sales likely start early in the new year.
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Jay Leno Laps The Nurburgring In 8:41 In 2012 Jaguar XKR-S
Jay Leno's car for the day at the Nurburgring was the 550 horsepower 2012 Jaguar XKR-S.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2012 Jaguar XKR-S Test-Runs Goodwood Hill: Video
Watch the new XKR-S coupe in testing for the Goodwood Festival of Speed event.
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Jaguar XKR-S Convertible And XFR-S Sedan In The Works: Report
The stunning 2012 Jaguar XKR-S is still doing the rounds of auto show appearances ahead of an official showroom debut later in the year, but its time in the limelight may not last that long as there’s word that several other high-performance ‘R-S’ Jags are in the works. A Jaguar...
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2012 Jaguar XK Coupe And Convertible Facelift: 2011 New York Auto Show
Joining the facelifted XF range at this week’s 2011 New York Auto Show is the 2012 Jaguar XK range, which has also been updated for the latest model year. The new XK range, which consists of both Coupe and Convertible bodystyles, has evolved to take on an elegant new look, elements of which...
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2012 Jaguar XKR-S Configurator Includes French, Italian Options
Synonymous with British motorsports for decades, Jaguar has unveiled its new road-going XKR-S, the hottest version of its aging XK platform to date. It's certainly an attractive offering if you're into the Jag coupe, but it has some rather unexpected options--including colors called French Racing...
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You already know that the Jaguar XKR-S is the fastest, most powerful XKR that the company has ever made. It's a lustworthy car for enthusiasts of any stripe. But, just in case you weren't entirely convinced that you should really park one of these in your manor's driveway, feast your eyes on this high-def video. Featuring the XKR-S on a variety of roads, byways and racetracks, driven by the kind of guy Jaguar wants to think buys its cars, and accompanied by a Benny Benassi-inspired soundtrack, the sky-blue XKR-S looks and sounds just like what you would hope it would. If there's any...
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2012 Jaguar XKR-S Live Photos: 2011 Geneva Motor Show
Jaguar may be celebrating 50 years of its iconic E-Type at this week’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from rolling out a very special version of its equally stunning XKR. Of course, we’re talking about the new 2012 Jaguar XKR-S, which has been billed...
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Jaguar To Unveil XKR-S At Geneva Show
"Legendary" is a word that's thrown about with abandon these days, but it's an apt description of the Jaguar E-Type. For decades it has been the embodiment of Jaguar itself: Bold, sleek, sexy, fast, powerful. Its influence is still felt today, in the fastback shape of dozens of different...
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Video: 2011 Jaguar XKR Convertible - Two Minute Review
The 2011 Jaguar XKR Convertible is one of our favorite drop-tops here at High Gear Media, and for good reason. With a supercharged V-8 belting out 510 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque, oodles of luxury and street cred in spades, what’s not to love? See what else gets us excited about...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Spy Shots: 2013 Jaguar XK Convertible
We've already brought you shots of the 2013 Jaguar XKR, and now we have the convertible, non-R variant fresh from the testing grounds. Due in late 2012 as a 2013 model, the whole XK family should share the look of the drop-top seen here. The differences are, as tends to be the case with Jaguar...
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Spy Shots: 2013 Jaguar XKR Facelift
Over the past year or so most of the buzz surrounding Jaguar’s future sports car lineup has centered on a new roadster model dubbed the XE, which is expected to arrive in the next year or two. However, to keep sales of the current XK and high-performance XKR chugging along in the meantime...
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We saw Jaguar unveil the XKR 75 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed back in July to mark its 75th anniversary and now the celebrations continue with the announcement of the 2011 Jaguar XKR175, which is scheduled to make its debut this weekend at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. With the U.S. market in mind, the XKR175 comes with the same 510 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque supercharged V-8 as the regular XKR but it has a new top speed of 174 mph thanks to some adjustments to the car’s ECU. To ensure that the XKR175 remains stable at these high speeds, a revised...
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Jaguar Marks 75th Anniversary With Special Edition XKR 75
The Jaguar XKR Goodwood Special was a special one-off build created last year to explore the harder side of the XKR's character and allow engineers to explore some performance boundaries. While the Goodwood Special never eventuated into the long-rumored XKR-R, the special edition model itself has...
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Jaguar XKR 'Goodwood Special' Headed To Production, Posts 7m 58s ‘Ring Time
The Jaguar XKR Goodwood Special was a special one-off build created last year to explore the harder side of the XKR's character and allow engineers to explore some performance boundaries. While the Goodwood Special never eventuated into the long-rumored XKR-R, the special edition model itself will...
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First Details On Next-Gen Jaguar XK, New Diesel Model Planned
Over the past year or so most of the buzz surrounding Jaguar’s future sports car lineup has centered on a new roadster model dubbed the XE, which is expected to arrive in the next couple of years. However, around the same time, a replacement for the stunning XK is also due. We now have the...
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2011 Jaguar XKR: The Fastest XK Ever
Jaguar is updating its XKR Coupe and Convertible for the 2011 model year, delivering a significantly raised maximum speed--up to 174 mph from 155 mph--and bold styling changes that create an evocative and unique supercharged Jaguar. The 2011 Jaguar XKR range will go on sale later in the year but...
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Video: Jaguar Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Return to Le Mans
The RSR Jaguar XKR GT2 car will contest the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year.
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As Sexy a GT as Jag has ever made
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John Travolta's Jaguar XJ8L Stays Tastefully Above The Fray
Say what you will about Scientology. Or Saturday Night Fever. Or Battlefield Earth. Or certain rumors that have dogged John Travolta over the years. Go ahead, say it. We'll wait... Right, well, despite all that, you can't argue that the man has class. Even in the face of a complicated legal battle...
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Tata: All future Jaguar and Land Rover models will feature aluminum bodies
Jaguar is known for its use of aluminum in the construction of some of its models, and the weight and dynamic advantages that this approach offers compared to traditional steel-bodied automobiles. Now, it has been revealed by Tata Motors chairman Ratan Tata that all future Jaguar and Land Rover...
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Jaguar announces pricing for 2010 XF and XK lineup
Jaguar today announced pricing for its 2010 model year lineup, which includes a couple of brand new entrants such as the XFR super-saloon and the XKR Coupe and Convertible. Both cars were debuted at last month’s Detroit Auto Show alongside an updated XF and facelifted XK range. Pricing for...
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Jaguar XK Coupe to get new diesel, Convertible likely to miss out
Even the makers of luxury saloons and sports cars are having to adapt their lineups to meet toughening fuel economy and emissions standards all around the world. Porsche recently bowed down to all the environmental pressure with the unveiling of the Cayenne Diesel late last year and now Jaguar is...
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Spy shots: Jaguar XK with possible diesel or hybrid powertrain
Jaguar engineers are currently testing a new version of the XK in Germany that has some very peculiar traits, leading to suggestions that the car could be a prototype for a new diesel model or possibly even a hybrid. A number of XK prototypes have been spotted in recent months but most of these...
Ralph Hanson