Sentences with phrase «jaguar xkr»

But then again I went from a Jaguar XKR convertible that sells for $ 113,000 to a car that costs $ 35,000.

· 2012 Jaguar XKR - S — The XKR - S is Jaguar's first full production car to be a member of the elite 300 kmh (186 mph) club.

Direct 2 Drive Atari fans that pre-order from Direct 2 Drive will receive the Jaguar XKR with Speed Pack and Black Pack.

The 2012 M6 will come up against stiff competition including the likes of Merc's CL63 AMG, Audi's R8, the Jaguar XKR, Maserati Gran Turismo, Nissan GT - R, Corvette ZR1, and of course, Zuffunhausen's 911 turbo.

The company says that the sporty FWD vehicle stopped the clock at Nurburgring at 8 minutes and 23 seconds, faster than the Lotus Exige S, BMW 335i Coupe, Jaguar XKR, Audi RS4, and many others.

Jaguar XKR — First Drive: According to the route book, we had just missed our turn.

In other words, driving enthusiasts looking for a more compelling performance - per - dollar ratio should consider the Nissan GT - R, Jaguar XKR or the Audi TT - RS.

Stop by today to see why the Jaguar XKR - S is worthy of the title.

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ROAD TEST EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: Personally, I would take my 550 - hp 2012 Jaguar XKR - S as a coupe for added structural rigidity and lighter curb weight.

Jaguar is revealing a top - shelf sports car at the New York auto show that promises to be nearly as rare as its feline namesake in North America.The 2014 Jaguar XKR - S GT breaks cover this week, tuned...

The Jaguar XKR Shas been properly unveiled with full specs, hi - res photos that show the automaker's fastest series production sports car in all its beauty.

Also breaking cover before New York officially starts is the 2014 Jaguar XKR - S GT.

Fitted with a more capable 5.0 - litre V8 engine under its vented bonnet, the Jaguar XKR S is now able to develop 550...

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The Jaguar XKR Shas been properly unveiled with full specs, hi - res photos that show the automaker's fastest series production sports car in all its beauty.Fitted with a more capable 5.0 - litre V8 e...

Photos of the Jaguar XKR - S GT, a new, range - topping XK that's road - legal but track focused.

The Jaguar XKR - S GT has been developed by the Jaguar ETO Division and is a limited production run (we don't have UK numbers yet) and will come only in Polaris White with black racing stripes and «RS - GT» written proud on the bonnet.

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The car is powered by the 5.0 - litre supercharged V8 engine, also found in the Jaguar XKR - S, which produces 542bhp and 680Nm of torque.

The Good The 2012 Jaguar XKR - S makes great power with its supercharged V - 8 engine and backs it up with fantastic, grippy handling.

Measure this against the 330 litres in a Jaguar XKR or the slight 100 litres on offer in an Audi R8, and the M6 looks comparatively huge.

But the test vehicle, the Jaguar XKR, further blurs the line.

The Mercedes E63 AMG and the Jaguar XKR - S are the M5 rivals in the international market, while the upcoming Audi S6 will be a nemesis for the M5 in India.

The front end is characterized by a large central grille opening and rearward - swept headlights that remind me of the front end of the larger Jaguar XKR - S that we were able to test not too long ago, only reproportioned for the smaller fascia.

The 2012 Jaguar XKR's cabin is not without its low notes, though.

The fastest Jaguar convertible currently available is the 2015 Jaguar XKR - S, boasting 550 hp and 502 lb - ft of torque from a 5.0 - liter supercharged V - 8.

With a zero to 60 time of 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 186 miles per hour, the Jaguar XKR - S easily claims a spot on our list of the fastest convertibles.

The 2015 Jaguar XKR - S has for several years presented exactly that to the world's luxury sports coupe...

The design of the stereo and the climate controls have not aged as well as the rest of the Jaguar XKR.

For passive safety, the 2006 Jaguar XKR's rigid monocoque structure utilizes high - strength steel in highly stressed areas for maximum strength with minimal weight.

Although it takes a hit for an outdated audio system, the 2006 Jaguar XKR's timeless looks, serious power, and integrated electronic road - holding technology make up for quite a lot.

The 2006 Jaguar XKR's age shows only in small interior details.

Standard in the 2006 Jaguar XKR are power and handling to avoid trouble — aided by the CATS system — plus excellent brakes for active safety.

Our test car was a 2006 Jaguar XKR coupe, one of a limited number of Victory models released to commemorate Jaguar's successes in Trans - Am racing.

The Bad The stereo in the 2006 Jaguar XKR plays CDs only from a changer in the trunk, and it won't accept MP3s.

Lot # 777 - This Jaguar XKR Convertible has a factory supercharged 4.2 - liter V8 engine with 420hp all mated to an automatic transmission.

The Jaguar XKR - S is Jaguar's fastest series production car, and is as sure a sign as you can get of the potential Jaguar has.

The 2006 Jaguar XKR's navigation system can be programmed to display information in English (miles or kilometers), German, Italian, Spanish, and French.

Lot # 192 - This one - owner Jaguar XKR was purchased new in 2002, is accident - free, and has been garage - kept and dealer maintained.

The XK's navigation system has been overhauled and updated since we evaluated it in the 2006 Jaguar XKR, and we found its high - resolution maps (in full or split screen) and turn - by - turn voice guidance accurate and quick to help us out when we missed our highway exit — one of the perils of driving permanently in the left - hand lane.

The Bottom Line Although it takes a hit for an outdated audio system, the 2006 Jaguar XKR's timeless looks, serious power, and integrated electronic road - holding technology make up for quite a lot.

2006 Jaguar XKR The 2006 Jaguar XKR is the last model year of a body style that launched in 1997, to be replaced in late 2006 by the radically redesigned 2007 Jaguar XK.

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Jaguar also offers its highest performance models ever, the 2013 Jaguar XKR - S coupe and convertible with a 550 - hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrain.

The British automaker recently unveiled the Jaguar XKR - S GT at the 2013 New York Auto Show claiming that the company is interested in pursuing more limited - edition GT models.

We've run these tires on long - term cars before — our Jaguar XKR convertible and Audi S6 — and in both cases, they were great.

The Jaguar XKR - S GT is limited to 30 units only.

The 2012 Jaguar XKR - S Convertible is also supercharged and its 5.0 - liter V - 8 pumps out 550 bhp and 502 lb. - ft.

The Porsche 911, Maserati GranTurismo and BMW M6 are rather more sporting and lack the CL 500's comfort, while the Jaguar XKR and BMW 650i are cheaper.