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Jaguar XKR-S

Jaguar’s punchiest attempt thus far to convince us that the XK can be a proper sports car as well as an excellent GT. The rigid aluminium shell provides a decent basis for a stiffer, sharper chassis set-up whilst the 5-litre supercharged V8 is ramped up to the tune of an extra 39bhp and a fruitier, ‘My First NASCAR’ soundtrack.

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Specifications

EngineV8, 5000cc, supercharged
Transmission6-speed automatic, RWD
Peak power542bhp @ 6500rpm
Peak torque501lb ft @ 2500-5500rpm
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