Future models - Jaguar - XK - XKR SGeneva show: Jag shows XKR-S, sprouts XF salesJaguar reveals its fastest ever production XK at Geneva, and claims strong XF demand7 Mar 2008 AUSTRALIAN Jaguar fans shouldn't get too excited about what the leaping cat brand describes as the fastest production XK ever, because production of the XKR-S will be limited to 200 examples - destined for left and right-hand drive customers exclusively in Europe. Hot on the heels of revealing a "MY09" facelift for its ageing X-Type, Jaguar revealed the rapid new limited-edition coupe at the Geneva motor show, where it also announced a strong global pre-order bank for the new XF sedan, which replaces the S-type here from June. There was no announcement, however, about the impending sale of the Ford-owned, UK-based luxury brand to India's Tata Motors, as had been widely expected to occur at Geneva last week. Left: XKR-S and XF. For the XKR-S, rather than fettle the XKR's supercharged 4.2-litre V8, the official outputs of which remain 313kW and 560Nm, Jaguar has relaxed the XKR-S speed-limiter to increase top speed from 250km/h to 280km/h, making it "the fastest Jaguar since the XJ220 supercar", says Jaguar. Aiding the car's high-speed cause is upgraded suspension and aerodynamics, with a new front splitter, rear spoiler and diffuser panel hiding suspension that results in a 10mm lower ride height and features new springs, anti-roll bars and specifically-tuned Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS). A faster-ratio steering rack, bigger Vortex 14-spoke 20-inch wheels and an Alcon R Performance braking system comprising red monobloc six-piston callipers gripping 400mm/350mm-diameter front/rear discs round out the mechanical changes. The six-speed auto-only XKR-S will come only in the Ultimate Black metallic paint colour shown at Geneva, with contrasting grille, sills, side power vents and rear diffuser, plus full soft-grain leather with twin-needle contrast stitching, adjustable seat bolsters, Piano Black veneer and Charcoal Alston luxury headliner. All future modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hummer HSV Infiniti Hyundai Jaguar Isuzu Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Lexus LDV Mahindra Lotus Mazda Maserati Mercedes-AMG McLaren MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Peugeot Pagani Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Motor industry news |
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