2009 Jaguar XKR-S
Jaguar’s already hot XKR just got even hotter in the form of the new, special edition XKR-S, Jaguar’s fastest—and easily sexiest—sports car since the 1992–1994 XJ220 exotic.
The XKR-S coupe wears a cat-suit of metallic “Ultimate Black” paint on everything but the subtle sill extensions, front lip spoiler and rear diffuser, all of which are dark gray. Racing-inspired 20-inch wheels offer a peek at the Alcon brakes first seen in recent XK Portfolio editions.
Inside, where most XKs feature metal or wood, the XKR-S has piano black lacquer, and pretty much everything else is wrapped in black leather with white stitching. Metal pedals and a 520-watt Bowers and Wilkins (better known as B&W) audio system round out the package.
Slight modifications to the ECU of the supercharged, 416-hp 4.2-liter V-8 raise the top speed to 174 miles per hour, up from a governed 160. Ride height has been dropped by another 10 millimeters, while both the steering rack and calibration have been revised for a more sporting flavor.
Only 200 will be produced, for European consumption only at a price yet to be released. A U.S. model is almost definitely in the cards, as Al Kammerer, product development director at Jaguar and Land Rover, says that Jag “will have special editions of the XKR in the U.S., but it will wait until the end of the year.”
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