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The New Jaguar XKR-S – Tech Specification and Features

Published: 4th March 2008
The New Jaguar XKR-S Interior

The New Jaguar XKR-S Interior


Jaguar XKR-S Features
  • Available in Ultimate Black metallic paint colour with contrasting paint finish to the grille, sills, side power vents and rear splitter and diffuser
  • Revised front splitter and side sill extensions
  • Revised rear spoiler and rear bumper fitted with unique splitter and diffuser panel
  • Vortex 20" forged, 14 spoke lightweight alloy wheels with unique design and red Jaguar "Heritage" centre badge
  • Alcon R Performance braking system with red callipers
  • Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound System
  • Luxury Sport interior theme with Warm Charcoal full soft-grain leather and Ivory twin needle contrast stitching - 16 way electrically adjustable seating with adjustable bolsters
  • Piano Black interior finish to facia and centre console
  • Charcoal Alston headlining
  • Alloy and leather gear lever with alloy selector gate surround
  • Flint carpets with Flint carpet mats, edged in Charcoal leather with Ivory stitching
  • XKR-S badging
  • Unique XKR-S logo to the instrument cluster, tread-plate, front seat head-restraints and carpet mats
TRANSMISSION, SUSPENSION AND BRAKES
  • 6-speed electronic automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential ShiftTM
  • Unique dampers and CATSTM (Computer Active Technology Suspension) tuning
  • Trac DSC (Dynamic Stability Control)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) – drive-away release
  • New steering rack, springs and revised calibrations
  • Reduced ride height (10mm)
EXTERIOR
  • Intelligent Lighting System – automatic headlamps on with windscreen wipers
  • Active Front Lighting (dynamic pivoting headlamps)
  • Bi-Xenon headlamps with integrated cornering lamps, automatic levelling and headlamp washers
  • Bonnet louvres
  • Quad tailpipes with polished finish
  • Front and Rear Park Assist
  • Heated exterior mirrors with electric adjustment, power folding auto-dimming and memory function
  • Heated windscreen with timer and rain sensing windscreen wipers
  • Instant Mobility System (IMS) in lieu of space saver spare wheel
INTERIOR
  • Memory function with 3 settings for driver’s and passenger’s seat, exterior mirrors and steering column
  • Padded leather 3-spoke steering wheel
  • Cruise control with active speed limiter
  • Automatic air recirculation with 5 setting
  • Automatic climate control with humidity control, air particle/odour filtration and dual zone temperature control for driver and front passenger
  • Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-trap
  • Glove box with auxiliary power socket
  • Interior mood lighting
  • Jaguar Smart Key SystemTM with keyless start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Alloy pedals
SECURITY
  • Remote control central locking with deadlocks and drive-away locking
  • Intrusion and perimetric alarm with passive sounder and battery back-up
  • Engine immobiliser
AUDIO AND COMMUNICATIONS
  • Bowers and Wilkins Premium Sound with 525W Jaguar Premium surround sound
  • Navigation system with DVD mapping and 7 inch Touch-screen
  • Bluetooth® telephone connectivity
  • 6-disc in-dash CD changer
  • Windows Media® Audio (WMA) and MP3 disc compatibility
  • iPod and USB connectivity
SAFETY
  • Adaptive Restraint Technology System (ARTSTM)
  • Airbags, front and side (driver and front passenger)
  • Belt reminder system (front seats only)
  • Front seat whiplash reduction system
  • Pedestrian Contact Sensing – automatically deployable bonnet system
  • ISOfix anchor points for rear child seat
  • Front and rear seat belt pre-tensioners
Jaguar XKR-S Technical Specifications

 

XKR-S 4.2L V8
Supercharged Coupe

ENGINE

 

Cylinders/valves per cylinder

8/4

Bore/stroke – mm

86/90.3

Capacity – cc

4,196

Maximum power – SAE - bhp (kW)

420 (313)

@ rpm

6,250

Maximum power – EEC - PS (kW)

416 (306)

@ rpm

6,250

Maximum torque – SAE Nm (lb.ft.)

560 (413)

@ rpm

4,000

Maximum torque – EEC Nm (lb.ft.)

560 (413)

@ rpm

4,000

Compression ratio: 1

9.1

Transmission

6-speed automatic

 

 

PERFORMANCE
(manufacturer’s estimates)

 

Acceleration 0-62mph (0-100 kph) – sec

5.2

Top speed – mph (kph)

174 (280)

 

 

FUEL CONSUMPTION(1)

 

Urban – l/100km

19.1

Extra urban – l/100km

8.6

Combined – l/100km

12.3

Carbon dioxide emissions – g/km

294

Tank capacity – litres approx.

70.6

 

 

WEIGHT/DIMENSIONS

 

Weight – kg

1,665

Gross vehicle weight – kg

2,080

Ground clearance – mm

110

Weight Distribution – Fr/Rr %

53.4/46.6

Length - mm

4791

Width – mm

1892

Height - mm

1312

Wheelbase - mm

2752

Wheels and tyres

Front: Pirelli PZERO 255/35 ZR20/9.0J x 20 wheel
Rear: Pirelli PZERO 295/30 ZR20/10.5J x 20 wheel

Front/rear track – mm

1560/1608

Turning circle diameter – m

10.97

Boot volume – litres – VDA

300

 

 

 

 

 (1) The fuel consumption figures were obtained in tests carried out in line with the Passenger Car Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions Information Regulations 2001 (Reflecting EU Directive 80/1268/EEC as amended by 2004/3/EC). These figures were correct at the time of going to press.


Jaguar XKR

Jaguar XKR


Our Jaguar XKR Guide lists the full specification of the current UK XKR range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.

Price Range: £72,400 - £78,400
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Fuel:
Models in the range: 2

We have road tested the Jaguar XKR, to read our in-depth car reviews:

Jaguar XKR Review - Sep 2009
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