Extrovert. Very outgoing. This could be called the new Jaguar XKR-S GT, it is anything but subtle. Based on the Jaguar XKR-S, which is already quite striking, the GT is a more radical and faster than you XKR-S, with a suspension setup for runs aa who regularly go on circuit, with many elements in fiber carbon and a huge rear wing.
According to Jaguar, the cosmetic changes operated in the Jaguar XKR-S is the result of an aerodynamic study. Splitters, spoiler, diffuser and other carbon-fiber spoilers are not there to differentiate it from the rest of the range but because they are useful in circuit. The rear wing, in fact, bring support 145 kg at 300 km/h, it’s the maximum speed (electronically limited) of the Jaguar XKR-S GT.
However, most of the changes from one Jaguar XKR-S not appreciate the eye. Of course the 20-inch forged wheels and brakes carbons are visible, but there is something hidden under that aggressive bodywork. By the way, the discs are 398 mm front and 380 mm with 6 piston calipers.
It is the first time that this type of brake discs used in a Jaguar and allow save 21 kg of unsprung mass. suspensions would apparently totally new in manufacturing and tuning. The front and arms above the rear subframe bushings and would be entirely new and derivatives fitted to the F-Type. The address is also the new F-Type.
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Rear damper assembly is obviously the biggest changes section with double spring per shock (68% harder front and 25% rear) and adaptive dampers that are now electronically adjustable for height . A 52 mm front track widened front and electronic differential lock on the rear axle complete the chassis of the new coupe.
The Jaguar XKR-S GT does not lack power, in fact, one could say that the last thing you need is more power. So Jaguar did not touch the 5.0-liter V8 supercharged by a volumetric compressor Roots of 550 hp at 6,000 rpm. Keep giving a tsunami mode torque: 680 Nm available from 2,500 rpm to 5,500 rpm, ie just 500 rpm before reaching its maximum power. The V8 is here associated with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and steering wheel paddles. Finally, mention that you have an active escape.
Benefits? 300 km / h top speed, 0-60 mph (96 km / h) in 3.9 seconds and a lap time of the Nurburgring north loop estimated at 7 minutes 40 seconds. Dear because, apparently, Jaguar still could not make a return in conditions. By way of comparison, it does Jaguar XKR-S 7’51” while in the new Porsche 911 GT3 downward 7’30”.
Finally, it is confirmed that it is an issue to 30 units limitda , 25 to 5 for the U.S. and Canada. In the rest of the world, if you want one, there will be very persuasive, ie shoot high with the checkbook.
