Jaguar XKR-S Convertible to Debut at LA Auto Show

The Thanksgiving weekend usually holds the start of the Los Angeles Auto Show and this year it isn’t any different. The exact number of world premieres at the show is unknown at this moment, but one of the eye-catching sports cars will be the Jaguar XKR-S Convertible.

After finishing tests with Jaguars most powerful convertible this summer, we will see the cat’s official debut next week. The roofless Jaguar comes with the same 5.0 liter V8 engine found in the coupé pushing out 550hp.

Because the convertible is using the same power plant as its coupe brother the only thing that makes it a little bit slower is the extra weight. With the coupé doing a sprint to 100km/h in just four seconds flat, we can expect the convertible to do the same exercise in about 4.2 seconds. The top speed with the roof closed will be close to the coupé’s 298km/h.

Stay tuned next week for the news related to Jaguar XKR-S Convertible.

Jaguar XK, XF and XKR-S Facelift also unvieled at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

One of the most interesting vehicles presented at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show was the C-X16 Concept, but it wasn’t alone because along with it Jaguar also revealed its XF Facelift, XK Facelift and XKR-S Facelift.

The 2012 Jaguar XK range receives a larger front grille, new headlights, redesigned taillights, horizontal front wing vents, as well as new wheel designs. In the cabin, you can order bucket seats and you also receive new trimming.

As for the 2012 Jaguar XF range, this comes some exterior changes to the front and the rear, with new bonnet, headlights, taillights, bumpers and front wings, while the interior now has a sat-nav.

The 2012MY XF is offered with a 2.2 liter four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, delivering 190 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, emitting 149g of CO2 per kilometer and promising a driving range of 1.280 km or 800 miles, with a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 8.7 seconds.

And the last, but not the least, the XKR-S. This 550 hp beauty can go from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.4 seconds! If this is impressive, you must know that this isn’t all… the 2012 XKR-S hit a top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h), while at the other end we have the XF 2.2, that uses a 2.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel, which delivers 190 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, promising a driving range of over 800 miles (1,280 km) per tank, with CO2 emissions of 149 g/km, while dealing with the 0 to 62 mph sprint in 8.7 seconds.

Source: www.SpeedLux.com