These new spy photos show the upcoming Jaguar XFR-S pounding the Nurburgring shorn of nearly all its testing camouflage.
The new images show a more resolved car than that which was last seen in July. Most notably, the rear of this XFR-S appears production-ready, with the main change over the Jaguar XFR being the prominent boot spoiler and diffuser. At the front, a new splitter gives the XFR-S a more aggressive appearance than the standard car.
The XFR-S has been created in response to the 552bhp BMW M5 and 549bhp Mercedes E63 AMG; Jaguar bosses felt the normal XFR was ‘outgunned’ with 503bhp. The XFR-S is expected to feature the same 542bhp version of the 5.0-litre V8 from the XKR-S.
Expect the XFR-S to make its debut at the Los Angeles motor show in November.
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It seems most of us are in agreement, the standard XFR is mighty fine already, and I also agree with what Bialbero says, perhaps Jaguar should concentrate on comfort, style and luxury, and perhaps offer the upgrades as packs, like the do with the XJ, there really is no need to copy the Germans in ultimate power, offer the abiltiy to almost match the performance, but in ultimate refinement, perhaps like a mini Bentley, they could even resurect the Daimler brand. After all Jaguar used to be "space, grace and pace"..
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It's a bit of a no-brainer for Jag - they have the engine and gearbox from the XKR-S, and if it extends the life of the model until the next XF launch, why not? However, like 'averageman', my money would go on the normal XFR; but having driven both the XKR and XKR-S the noise from the exhast would be enough to tempt me to part with the extra...
And it's real noise, none of this 'piped music' like their teutonic rival!
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Frankly, we've seen horsepower races before in the '60s. This will turn out the same way. The insurance companies will kill off these exec road racers soon enough.
Cars that can outrun most police pursuit vehicles, even helicopters, will be proscribed by euro laws soon. It's inevitable sadly. Super/hyper cars can be track driven at least.
Fact is that there is little or no reason for ever increasing bhp figures as Averageman has stated. For me I'd go the Citroen route, that is comfort, style and luxury.
There's hardly a stretch of road available which can occupy a keen driver for more than ten minutes, unless you drive for hours to get there.
This race for power is a cul-de-sac.