Jaguar XJR V8 with 550 hp

Jaguar XJR V8 with 550 hp - Not to make too thick trousers. Dignified travel. Holding British understatement that draws from the Jaguar XJ. At least so far, for the leaves to go to the New York Auto Show XJ version presented the tiny Appendix "R" neither visually nor drive technically but restrained. Jaguar calls its appearance simply "self-aware".

The occasionally menacing-looking front splitter, rear spoiler and aerodynamically optimized side to the XJR also ensure maximum stability at high speeds. At least they secure him a place on the left-lane highway. For beefy look the forged 20-inch alloy wheels fit in design "Farallon". The dynamic of the XJR ambitions are reflected in the very technical materials of the interior. Including optional semi-aniline leather seats and real wood panels fall in deposits in carbon fiber or piano black finish. Five different color combinations with soft grain leather seats complete the athletic-inspired ambience.

The turbocharged, already from other R models from Jaguar familiar 5.0-liter V8 engine delivers 550 hp (+40 hp compared to the strongest XJ) and 680 Nm in the new XJR transparent and seamless acceleration in all situations . Subtle changes to the exterior and smooth on the air flowing around the car - and give the XJR a more assertive appearance. A front splitter, "Supercharged" vents in the bonnet and a four-pipe sports exhaust system with tailpipes complete the otherwise marked by understated impression.

A true to size matched to the torque curve of the eight-speed automatic transmission, the XJR Jaguar sedan accelerates in just 4.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h at 280 km is the driving electronically limited.

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