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    Jaguar XKR-S Deemed Too Slow For American Tastes

    The Jaguar XKR is undeniably a sexy beast of a car. That being said, adding an "S" to the end of the name, tweaking the suspension and tires, and futzing with the nose styling apparently doesn't add up to a car fast enough to justify US sales. Jag USA has decided the S model, having the same 175 MPH top speed and same acceleration to 60 as its non-S brother — at a higher price — is best left on foreign shores. We'd be lying if we said we were heartbroken over this, but we hear there's a 5.0 liter, 500 HP XKR on the way, so, we'll take one of those instead. [AutoWeek]

    2:00 PM on Thu Aug 14 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
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    2009 Jaguar XK Spotted, Looks Surprised

    We've sort of been torn with regards to the look of the latest generation Jaguar XK. On the one hand, those big eyes make it look like a surprised child ("We got bought by Tata, WHAT?). On the other hand, there are some fine lines that pop better in person (for more on that check out our review of the 2009 Jaguar XKR). Though not a massive change, this mid-cycle refresh caught by the KGP crew shows some obvious changes including a new front bumper with air-inlets just below the headlights and revised taillights. Other than the rumored XK diesel, there shouldn't be any major powertrain changes. With the company now under Indian ownership we'll be interested to see what they do with the company's performance flagship. Spy report below the jump.

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    2:21 PM on Tue Jun 3 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
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    Latest by LandofMinos, Don't you fucking look at me!: @skierpage: When you put it that way, it sounds like you've wrapped up the very essence of Jaguar design dept. more »

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    2008 Jaguar XKR, Part Three

    The 2008 Jaguar XKR is a beautiful car. The best angle is probably from the rear. The fenders flare out like a woman's hips to cover the wide rear track and flow into a pinched trunk equipped with the most complementary spoiler ever conceived. It evokes muscular visions of British sports cars from the '60s, or even cars like the Shelby Daytona Coupe. This is exactly how a modern Jag should look, demonstrating a clear appreciation for the past without shamelessly copying it.


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    12:30 PM on Wed Feb 13 2008
    By Wes Siler
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    Latest by benjyboards: I bought a 2008 XKR Portfolio edition, and it was the much improved interior as well as the Bowers and more »

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    2008 Jaguar XKR, Part Two

    The 2008 Jaguar XKR is a fast car. With the added 'R,' the hood louvers inscribed with "Supercharged" and the aggressive body work, however, that probably goes without saying. Those visual cues hint at the added performance. Power is up from 300bhp in the non-R version to 420. It makes 413lb/ft of torque. Why, then, isn't it good for driving fast?



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    12:00 PM on Tue Feb 12 2008
    By Wes Siler
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    2008 Jaguar XKR, Part One

    The 2008 Jaguar XKR is good at pushing buttons. I had looked forward to driving it, having grown progressively bored with a succession of SUVs, economy rides and lackluster sports cars during these past few months. I was in sore need of something lithe and European. On that, the XKR delivered.



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    12:00 PM on Mon Feb 11 2008
    By Wes Siler
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    Jaguar XKR-R?

    The Dutch Nürburgring stalkers at AutoGespot caught what they say is a higher-spec version of the Jaguar XKR. Using tech snared from Jag's GT3 racing program, the potential XKR-R (hmm) could get within range of 500 horsepower. That'll give Jag a prestige player to face down the Porsche 911 Turbos and Aston Martin V8 Vantages of the world. Could Jag's mega Fordbux finally be paying performance dividends? Will the cat become more than a footnote among the major players? Watch this space. [Auto Gespot]
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    10:15 AM on Mon Sep 24 2007
    By Mike Spinelli
    1,169 views, 7 comments

    Latest by eb110americana: So am I the only one that can see the XKS license plates? more »

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    Why Don't More Women Love Cars?

    Nobody walks in LA. And no one rides the bus, either. Which means that everybody drives. And according to the 2005 county census, 50.6% of the county's population is female. Which means there are more women drivers. Yet, and yes I'm painting with a broad brush here, the ladies just don't seem to care about cars the way their testicled counterparts do. I told a woman in a parking lot that I liked her Celica and she didn't know what I meant. Then, in that same Whole Foods lot, no less than five men (myself included) stopped and drooled over a cherry red Jaguar XKR. I can site numerous examples (a female friend of mine bought a Focus over a GTI because the Ford came in Yellow) but I don't think this is exactly news. I mean, Jalopnik has what, one woman reader? I'm curious as to the why? More »

    2:00 PM on Wed Jul 11 2007
    By Jonny Lieberman
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    Latest by Djeet: Indirect answer to the QoTD: whatever makes most of Spaceman7's comment "funny" is the same thing that puts off most more »

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    Report: Jaguar XK to Go Diesel for 2009

    If Autocar's reporting pans out, torque meisters will have a diesel Jaguar with which to engage in stump-pulling exercises. The UK mag reports a diesel-powered XK in likely by the car's next facelift, due in 2009. The "XKD" had reportedly been in the offing since the latest XK hit the drawing board, but no existing engine would suffice and the market for luxodiesels wasn't clear. But a new, 3.0-liter turbodiesel producing around 250 hp will be done in 18 months. The XKD will compete with BMW's new 635d, which will go on sale this fall. – Mike Spinelli More »

    1:30 PM on Thu Jul 5 2007
    By Mike Spinelli
    1,456 views, 7 comments

    Latest by KatzManDu: Wasn't the Audi A5 Diesel Coupe supposed to be able to keep up with the S5 around the Ring? more »

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    Spy Photos: New Jaguar XF To Get 500 Horsepower, Trailer Hitch

    The boys over at Motor Authority worked a sexy deal with the German Dutch blog Auto G-spot to get some pics of the brand-saving, massively camoed Jaguar XF. And here's a curious detail that lit up our normally dour face. Excellent trailer hitch, Jag! Some of the engineers from Ford's Grace & Pace division rented a cottage and shop in Austria to do some development work on the new models. In addition to the very good looking XF, Jaguar's finest were also sorting out the upcoming 500-ish horsepower XKR GT3 that comes correct with a 5.0-liter supercharged V8. The really fantastic news? There's a good chance that hyper-mill may wind up in the XF. Meaning that the M5 is going to have even more to look over its shoulder for than just a dirty old stonked-out Caddy. – Jonny Lieberman More »
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    9:15 AM on Thu May 31 2007
    By Jonny Lieberman
    2,038 views, 9 comments

    Latest by louv: All 400+ HP cars should have a trailer hitch. To take an extra set of tires to the track. Call more »

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    Car Hack's Notebook: Driving the Jaguar XKR for Fun and Profit

    This week's task involved chasing a big black cat in a big black cat, in one of those painfully tenuous story hooks where I took the Jaguar XKR on a futile hunt for the Beast of Bodmin Moor. More »
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    1:12 PM on Mon Feb 5 2007
    By Mike Spinelli
    539 views, 9 comments