XFR new flagship for Jaguar

Jan 26 2009 Peter Hayward

FOLLOWING hard on the heels of the new more powerful 3.0-litre diesel engine, Jaguar has unveiled R versions of the XF and the truly beautiful XK.

The multi-award winning XF has taken accolade after accolade and it now has a flagship to be proud of.

The XFR is powered by a new supercharged 5.0-litre V8 producing no less than 510bhp and giving a 0 to 60 miles an hour in just 4.7 seconds.

That's on a par with the BMW M5 and the E63 Mercedes but it is £6,000 cheaper.

The new XKR coupe and convertible use the same V8 for more power and performance with greater efficiency.

The all-new AJ-V8 direct-injection engines are the most advanced and efficient petrol engines Jaguar has ever produced.

Zero to 60 miles an hour takes just 4.6 seconds but economy and emissions are both improved.

Interior

With new enhancements, and the addition of a luxurious 'Portfolio' model, its lightweight aluminium body and a wider range, the new XK builds on 60 years of the Jaguar legend to deliver the best of everything.

Interiors are as plush and bespoke as you would expect, highlighted by leather and beautiful wood.

FAST FACTS

Jaguar XFR

Price : £59,900

Mechanical : 510bhp, 5.0-litre, 8cyl petrol engine driving rear wheels via 6spd automatic gearbox

Max speed : 155mph

0-62mph : 4.7 secs

Combined mpg : 22

Insurance group : 20

CO2 emissions : 292g/km

BiK rating : 35%

Warranty : 3yrs/ 60,000 miles, 3yrs paint, 6yrs anti-rust

Marks : 10/10

Main rival : BMW M5