How do you make the stunning Jaguar XJ better? Add the letter R on to the XJ to create the luxury beast named Jaguar XJR. The Jaguar XJR is expected to arrive in Australia towards the end of 2013.
Incorporating a bespoke chassis and aerodynamic developments the XJR has been developed to deliver the most focused, agile and responsive XJ ever.
The Jaguar XJR is powered by a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 that is capable of creating 404kW and 680Nm of torque. The Jaguar XJR can sprint from zero to 100km/h in 4.6 seconds and go all the way to an electronically limited top speed of 280km/h.
Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar said "The new XJR epitomises the three pillars of technology, performance and seductive design which the Jaguar brand stands for in the twenty-first century, while delivering new levels of dynamic ability in a luxury saloon."
The Jaguar XJR will come with 20-inch lightweight forged alloy 'Farallon' wheels coupled with specially developed Pirelli tyres. Jaguar’s Active electronic differential and Dynamic Stability Control have been enhanced to allow the driver to explore the dynamic performance.
will only be available in Standard Wheelbase in Australia.
The Recommended Retail Price (RRP) of the XJR is $298,000
(excluding all on road costs)
XJR Technical specification*
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XJR |
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Engine |
5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol |
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Capacity (cc) |
5000 |
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Bore/Stroke (mm) |
92.5/93 |
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Peak Power (kW@rpm) |
404@6500 |
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Peak Torque (Nm@rpm) |
680@2500-5500 |
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Transmission |
Eight-speed automatic |
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Intelligent Stop/Start |
Yes |
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0-100km/h (secs) |
4.6 |
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Top Speed (km/h) |
280 (electronically limited) |
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Combined Economy (l/100km) |
11.6 |
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CO2 Emissions (g/km) |
270 |
