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2011 Geneva Preview: 2012 Jaguar XKR-S gets 550-hp

2011 Geneva Preview: 2012 Jaguar XKR-S gets 550-hp

The 2011 Geneva Motor Show is turning out to be a pretty huge deal. At the show, Jaguar will show the new Jaguar XKR-S with a higher output supercharged V8 engine, a revised suspension and a new aerodynamically-driven design. “The XKR-S is a bold and exciting new model for Jaguar,” said Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar’s new Global [...]

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Botox overload: Jaguar XK to get one more facelift before new model in 2014

Botox overload: Jaguar XK to get one more facelift before new model in 2014

Looks wise, the Jaguar XK hasn’t really been known as vehicle that reinvents itself. Under the hood, however, Jaguar has added some nice surprises including a 385-hp 5.0L V8 and a 510-hp 5.0L V8 supercharged in the XKR. If you’re waiting to see what’s going to happen to the XK in the near future… keep [...]

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Jaguar XKR175 Coupe celebrates 75 years of Jaguar at Monterey

Jaguar XKR175 Coupe celebrates 75 years of Jaguar at Monterey

Jaguar is celebrating its 75th anniversary today with the debut of the limited edition 2011 Jaguar XKR175 Coupe. The model made its debut at the McCalls Motorworks Revival at the Monterey Jet Center during the Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend. Power for the XKR175 comes from a supercharged V8 making 510-hp and 461 lb-ft of torque. [...]

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2011 Jaguar XKR 75 coming to Goodwood 2010

2011 Jaguar XKR 75 coming to Goodwood 2010

Jaguar today dropped the first image and details on its high(er)-performance Jaguar XKR 75, which will debut at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2. The model celebrates Jaguar’s 75th anniversary and delivers a combination of increased performance, stronger chassis and better steering control along with higher grip levels. “We conceived the XR [...]

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Hotter Jaguar XKR in the works, could hit top speed of over 186 mph

Hotter Jaguar XKR in the works, could hit top speed of over 186 mph

Reports state that there is a hotter version of the Jaguar XKR in the works. The model, which will be based on the one-off Jaguar Goodwood Special XKR, will be powered by an uprated version of the 5.0L supercharged V8 making 523-hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. It will also feature a lowered suspension, 21-inch [...]

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2010 Geneva Preview: 2011 Jaguar XKR Coupe Speed Pack allows for 174 mph

2010 Geneva Preview: 2011 Jaguar XKR Coupe Speed Pack allows for 174 mph

At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Jaguar will unveil the fastest XK coupe ever with a special edition version of the 510-hp XKR coupe by raising its top speed from 155 mph to 174 mph. The XKR special edition Jaguar XKR coupe will be available with two optional performance and styling packages including Speed Pack [...]

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Attention owners of 2010 XFR, XKR: Jaguar launches R Performance Academy

Attention owners of 2010 XFR, XKR: Jaguar launches R Performance Academy

If you recently purchased a 2010 Jaguar XFR or an XKR and are looking for some high-speed driving lessons, Jaguar has just announced the launch of its R Performance Academy. Beginning December 1, Jaguar will offer sessions at Homestead Miami Speedway, which features 2.21 miles of challenging asphalt and 14 turns. Starting 2010, the Academy [...]

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2010 Jaguar XFR pricing starts $80,000, 2010 XKR starts at $96,000

2010 Jaguar XFR pricing starts $80,000, 2010 XKR starts at $96,000

The 2010 Jaguar XFR is officially more powerful and cheaper than its rivals. Jaguar today announced the pricing on the 2010 XFR with a starting MSRP of $80,000. As you already know, power comes from a 5.4L AJ-V8 GEN III V8 making 510-hp and 461 lb-ft of torque. That makes the XFR more powerful than [...]

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Videos: 2010 Jaguar XFR and XKR Promotional Videos

Videos: 2010 Jaguar XFR and XKR Promotional Videos

Jaguar has released two promos for its new high-performance 2010 Jaguar XFR and XKR sedan and coupe. Both models made their debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show earlier this week. The 510-hp Jaguar XFR will take on rivals such as the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG while the XKR will take [...]

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Detroit NAIAS 2009: 2010 Jaguar XFR and XKR – the kittens become sabre-tooth tigers

Detroit NAIAS 2009: 2010 Jaguar XFR and XKR – the kittens become sabre-tooth tigers

The 2010 XFR and the 2010 XKR are heating up Jaguar’s 2009 Detroit Auto Show display with 510-hp. While the Jaguar XFR takes on the high-performance sedans, the British automaker is offering the high-performance coupe enthusiasts with the Jaguar XKR. Both are powered by a 5.4 AJ-V8 that makes a total of 510-hp with a maximum [...]

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