Test Drive - 2012 Jaguar XKR-S

There is no shortage of performance of the Jaguar line. With the sedan XFR, XKR and XJ Super two-door Sport Sedan, a British car maker has a 510-hp supercharged trio of beasts that are much more competent on the track. But what the Jaguars do not have the performance of the stamp. A sub-R is small compared to the emotional weight of the BMW M, Mercedes-Benz AMG and Audi RS brands. Enter the XKR-S. This is the fastest production Jaguar ever stirred and 550 hp for a price of $ 132 875. If this does not get your attention, just take a look at the sports car in stylish polished French racing blue glossy paint.We already knew that the XKR is a torque monster, it is not surprising that the XKR-S produces a thrust stupid before the pedal is not even half way. Accelerator pedal to satisfy the means to answer a short sprint is a three-digit speeds are always waiting for the command. Jaguar claims mph 60 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph is a story of the XKR-S the fastest production car of the brand.

 A six-speed automatic transmission is the only gearbox offered, but it's a very, very good. With the rotary gear selector Jaguars twisted all the way to the right to sport mode, the transmission will break switch with a hammer-like punch. Starting the dynamic mode sharpens throttle response, tightens the dampers and opens a set of valves in the exhaust. Full wood emits an XKR-S first, growling guttural grunts and Blatter and bark high take-off driven by intermittent aftershocks snaps and crackles like the engine up to speed. It is hardly a seductive symphony of Italian motor, but the Jag has a presence and individuality that makes the flutter sound heart.

What is really our pulse beats, however, is the differential force of evil, which uses an electric motor to gradually block the rear wheels together. As the excitement in the corners of the racetrack in the Algarve in Portugal, the difference component makes its existence known to lock the perfect amount to keep the car neutral and balanced. Thanks to the rigidity of the chassis tuning of natural gas pedal and the seat bracket, which can perfectly read and anticipate the actions of the difference, inviting exploration in controlled oversteer without jeopardizing a smoky twist .

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