Saturday, August 13, 2011

Jaguar XKR-S 2012. Graceful predator


One of the oldest and most famous British automakers Jaguar brought to the auto show in Geneva, his latest achievement - the XKR-S coupe 2012 model year. This car was the fastest and most powerful road production line manufacturer, plus the entire novelty was rapid and recognizable design and weight of electronic assistants, supporting brand image.
As we mentioned, Jaguar XKR-S features reminiscent of many of its neighbors on the current lineup of concern. But the bright appearance mundane sports car supplemented by air intakes on the sides of the front bumper, black glossy splitter, wide lateral parts of body kit, large rear spoiler and carbon fiber cone behind the car. Body, "British" as worked out in terms of aerodynamics and increased downforce at high speeds.

As befits a modern sports car as a high class, the new Jaguar XKR-S has a system of adaptive head light (the beam can be deflected by an angle of 15 degrees), rearview camera, satellite navigation with 7-inch touch screen, premium sound system from Bowers & Wilkins capacity of 525 Tues But the novelty has received and its own piece called Jaguar Drive Control - a system of selecting modes of transmission and the response to the accelerator. Depending on road conditions and style of movement in a particular situation, the driver can set a quiet "winter» (Winter) or aggressive (Dynamic) algorithm for the transmission and response to changes in traction. The same handle, which extends from the central console, and selected their own modes of the 6-speed automatic.


But all the same thing in a new English sport coupe - its engine. At the heart of the heart Jaguar XKR-S is the same unit as on similar models XK, but the 5-liter V8 with direct fuel injection and automatic variable valve timing was boosted by the installation of new mechanical supercharger and reconfiguration of injection. Maximum engine power engineers have been able to bring up to 550 liters. with. (Or 405 kW) and peak torque increased to 680 Nm. Due to the unique engine Jaguar XKR-S can accelerate from standstill to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds and its maximum speed recorded electronically at around 300 km / h. Thus, the 2012 model year Jaguar concern is not only an addition to their product range, but with the most powerful machine in its history. So, with a new step in its development.

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