Keith Adams
We’ve already driven the Jaguar XKR-S, and came away from the experience wondering who’d really want to buy an Aston Martin, such was its monstrous all-round ability. It’s a predictable move to add a convertible version to the range, as Jaguar continues to build cars people actually want – and reap profit and success rewards as a consequence. But what of the £100K 180mph-plus XKR-S?
As the fastest-ever open-topped Jaguar, the 542bhp 502lb ft XKR-S has a lot to live up to. In terms of performance figures it benchmarks at 186mph and 4.2secs from 0-60mph, but as we know, it’s how the performance is delivered, and with such mid-range torque, big speeds come effortlessly. It’s an addictive beast.
The styling follows the XKR-S coupe, with its new, deeper bumper, sporting Graham Hill-style sideburns (well, they’re air intakes, but you know what we mean), and carbonfibre air dams. It’s lowered, too, by 10mm.
So, welcome the UK’s latest entry to the open-topped supercar club.
Is the Editor of the Parkers website and price guide, formerly editor of Classic Car Weekly, and launch editor/creator of Modern Classics magazine. Has contributed to various motoring titles including Octane, Practical Classics, Evo, Honest John, CAR magazine, Autocar, Pistonheads, Diesel Car, Practical Performance Car, Performance French Car, Car Mechanics, Jaguar World Monthly, MG Enthusiast, Modern MINI, Practical Classics, Fifth Gear Website, Radio 4, and the the Motoring Independent...
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I think it’s great now Jaguar are free of the shackles of Ford not letting them build these cars so they’d not wipe out Aston sales, and as much as I like A-M, I think I’d rather have the Jaaaaaaaaaaag.
When I get one of these, it will be referred to either as “the XK” or a “Jag-u-ar”. Jags are what Arthur Daley drove.
@Richard Kilpatrick
Not a ‘Jag-waar’?
@Will M
Only if I’m making a guest appearance in a remake of Dynasty.
No no no, it has to be Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag, like them on Top Gear said, it needs to be said in a cad and bounder style with a slight sneer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyj9VMhE6oI
It’s so true though! :o)
I’m not watching that video, but if it’s anything like Clarkson’s “Cosseh” thing, I refuse to be associated with such things – I may find myself going off the idea of owning a Jaguar and have to seek out a Bristol instead!
Judging by the picture it appears as if Jaguar Cars has addressed my earlier concern – they are now offering it in more than just two colours. That definitely makes it a very appealing car!
That loots taotlly dreafull, like it’s been desigend by Max Power