HOT Jaguar XKR

In March 2009 reached the market the new Jaguar XKR, the sportiest version of the XK coupe or convertible 2 +2 seater hatchback. It is basically the same car that Jaguar launched in 2006 but with a more powerful engine and light changes outdoors.

The XKR is available in two body variants with a V8 engine of 5 liters and 510 horsepower (the same bearing the XFR). Both have a top speed electronically limited to 250 km / h. The XKR Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds, while the XKR Convertible does it in 4.8 seconds. The XKR 2009 is slightly faster than the model it replaces, which performed the 0 to 100 km / h in 4.9 seconds (coupe) and 5.2 seconds (convertible).

Priced at 114,600 euros, the XKR is the second most affordable option, behind the Corvette Z06, between coupes of more than 500 hp. The XKR Convertible (123,700 euros) is the cheapest among the convertibles from 500 to 520 hp, ahead of the BMW M6 Convertible (136,500 euros) and the Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG (165,200 euros).

Aesthetically, it differs from the previous model by the hood, exhaust pipes, the front bumper and redesigned rear apron, new side power vents painted in body color and exterior mirrors with side blinkers and courtesy light LEDs also present in some of the functions of the rear lights.

The XKR, like the rest of the XK range, has the pedestrian protection system in case of impact, which acts by raising the hood 170 mm in just 30 milliseconds to create a space between this area of the vehicle and the rigid points fall below it. Also, energy-absorbing bumpers help reduce the severity of injuries on the legs of the victim is struck.

The system of emergency braking assistance ( “EBA”) is another element of safety standard on the Jaguar XKR, which can be combined with active developer of speed ( “PCA”) optional.