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March 19, 2008
This Week:
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Six BMW Group Design vehicles won the red dot award 2008 "Best of the best"
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Ford Delivers Ultra-Clean Hydrogen Powered Buses To Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class with fuel-cell drive proves its worth during winter testing in Sweden
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INCAT, Tata AutoComp Strategic Alliance Creates Full-Service Supplier
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AMG Driving Academy 2008/2009 Provides Maximum safety and driving enjoyment
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Lexus Announces Pricing for Pebble Beach® Collection RX 350 and ES 350
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Porsche triumphs at American Le Mans Series, round 1 in Sebring, USA
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The Jaguar XKR-S – The Ultimate XK
The Jaguar XKR-S: a lightweight sports coupe that takes the Jaguar sports car experience to a new level. As the fastest production XK to date, it delivers a combination of high speed performance, dynamic excellence and crafted luxury that is unique to Jaguar. • The new XKR-S coupe is the fastest production XK to date, providing the Jaguar enthusiast with an even more driver-focused high speed performance experience • Limited to 200 cars – available only in Europe, in both right-hand and left-hand drive • The XKR-S is capable of 0-60mph (0-100kph) in 4.9 (5.2) seconds and has a maximum speed, electronically limited, of 174mph (280kph) – making it the fastest Jaguar since the XJ220 supercar |
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• Revised suspension with bespoke springs, dampers, anti-roll bar and recalibrated Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) further improve the XKR's outstanding ride and handling balance • Exterior styling features revised front air-splitter and side sill-extensions, revised rear spoiler and rear bumper with unique diffuser panel and unique 20" lightweight Vortex alloy wheels |
• Ultimate Black metallic paint colour with contrasting finish to the grille, sills, side power vents and rear diffuser
• Alcon R Performance braking system with red monobloc six-piston callipers and 400mm brake discs at the front, 350mm at the rear
• Six-speed automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential ShiftTM for ultra-quick manual gear shifts in milliseconds, using steering-wheel-mounted paddles
• Active Exhaust System ensures refinement at cruising speed but purposeful V8 roar under hard acceleration
• Strong, lightweight and exceptionally rigid all-aluminium body construction delivers excellent dynamic agility
• The luxury sports interior features full soft-grain leather with twin-needle contrast stitching, adjustable seat bolsters, Piano Black veneer, Charcoal Alston luxury headliner plus the XKR's comprehensive standard specification
• Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, with 525W Premium audio, featuring low distortion Kevlar mid-range speakers and aluminium dome speakers, designed and tuned specifically for XK
• In summary, the ultimate Jaguar XK and a perfect illustration of Jaguar’s philosophy of building beautiful, fast cars.
Photos: Jaguar
(March 15, 2008)
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