XF Jaguar XF-R Official Thread

[sako97]

Built to rival BMW's M5, Mercedes-Benz's E63 AMG and Audi's RS6, the new Jaguar XF-R looks every inch the true rival in these newly leaked official photos. The details that accompany the images indicate it will be a match in terms of power as well, rated at 510hp (380kW).

The information leaked matches well with previous expectations. The XF-R has been no stranger to the spy camera, captured as recently as last week undergoing camouflaged testing. It is scheduled for an official debut in just a few days at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, however, so it's not surprising that official images have emerged.

Stylistically, the new XF-R sports a more aggressive front end thanks to a black mesh grille, hood louvres and chromed air intakes. The rest of the lower-body gets aero upgrades as well, including side sills, a reworked rear fascia and quad-tipped exhaust pipes peeking out from either side of the diffuser.

The twin Roots-type supercharged 5.0L V8 engine generates substantially more power than its supercharged 4.2L V8 predecessor, found in various forms from the XJ Super V8 to the XK-R. With 461lb-ft (625Nm) of torque on tap, the XF-R leaps to 60mph (96km/h) in just 4.7 seconds. In-gear acceleration is equally strong, shooting the car from 50-70mph (80-112km/h) in just 1.9 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 155mph (250km/h). Despite the big forced induction V8 and impressive performance, the XF-R still manages a respectable 18.8mpg US (12.5L/100km) in the combined cycle.

Other upgrades over the already solid XF platform include active suspension and differential systems, a faster steering ratio and bigger brakes for more fade resistance. The interior gets XF-R specificy styling as well, including aluminum and mesh accents, R badges and custom sport seats.

Expect more details and even more imagery to come upon the XF-R's official debut in Detroit.
Via: 4WheelsNews

 

[ree]

Looks awesome!!!!! LOVE IT!! What a stunning car…

 

[LaArtist]

Not bad
Like it alot

The front lights bug me abit..
But other than that..gr8

 

[Centurion]

Brilliant car, horrid press images.

 

[Deleted member 25]

Some details here and there are maybe a little exagerated for a jag but overall it's a sublime car.

 

[bmer]

Awesome! I really like the XF and I love the fact they are willing to challenge the Germans in this segment!

 

[Giannis]

And the fact that the design is so great!

 

[Tarek]

Power figures is a bit disappointing,it's already underpowered next to the Germans.

Hate those big holes in the front bumper and the rear exhaust look really bad and cheap for a car like this...but i think i kinda like it

 

[Centurion]

Power figures is a bit disappointing,it's already underpowered next to the Germans.

Hate those big holes in the front bumper and the rear exhaust look really bad and cheap for a car like this...but i think i kinda like it

Don't forget Tarek, this is Jaguar. Style before power

This is not a car one buys to race against Evos and tricked out 350Zs.

 

[Tarek]

Don't forget Tarek, this is Jaguar. Style before power

This is not a car one buys to race against Evos and tricked out 350Zs.

Exactly same thing applies to the Germans,no one buys E63/M5 or RS6 to race riced out cars,but honestly i was expecting such power figures it's a jag after all

 

[Centurion]

Exactly same thing applies to the Germans,no one buys E63/M5 or RS6 to race riced out cars,but honestly i was expecting such power figures it's a jag after all

Nahh...people specifically buy the M5 because it's a racer plus to a random person on the street it looks like a 5er, doesn't stand out as a Jaguar. The RS6 and E63 are also wannabe racers. Just look at all the videos of the Germans racing on circuits and against other cars. This cat will not be a part of those shenanigans.

 

[Amo]

Thanks for posting, that just made my day! Looks great to me (how could they mess it up anyway, it looks too good ). I'll take this big cat over any of the Germans anyday!

 

[VroomVroom]

I like it very much

 

[Merc1]

I like it, and thank goodness they did something about the little, flat seats of the standard car.


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[Mr. M]

Wow. Is Jag gonna share this new engine with anyone else? Must have been quite expensive to develop it just for its own R range... Unless Tata has really injected enough funds into it for such development.

 

[Monster]

Wow. Is Jag gonna share this new engine with anyone else? Must have been quite expensive to develop it just for its own R range... Unless Tata has really injected enough funds into it for such development.

This engine is going to the Range Rover as well.

 

[Deleted member 25]

It's a new engine or the old one upgrated ?

 

[Merc1]

Thats a good question. I read it was new and then read that it was just and enlarged version of the old 4.2, so I'd say that it is a heavily revised, reworked, and enlarged version of the old engine. Fitting direct injection takes a tad bit of work.


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[Tarek]

Nahh...people specifically buy the M5 because it's a racer plus to a random person on the street it looks like a 5er, doesn't stand out as a Jaguar. The RS6 and E63 are also wannabe racers. Just look at all the videos of the Germans racing on circuits and against other cars. This cat will not be a part of those shenanigans.

Well IMO the M5 doesn't look like a normal 5er at all,maybe coz i'm a car nutt

But i still hold my thoughts about this Jag,the car is born weak and underpowered and in that segment it's all about prestige and power,there's a reason why MB have insane AMG engines

 

[sif]

Well IMO the M5 doesn't look like a normal 5er at all,maybe coz i'm a car nutt

But i still hold my thoughts about this Jag,the car is born weak and underpowered and in that segment it's all about prestige and power,there's a reason why MB have insane AMG engines

Since when was 510hp and 481lb.ft underpowered? It is probably lighter than the Germans, seeing as it is all-aluminium (unlike the M5, E63 and CTS-V) and RWD (unlike the Audi) and I am pretty sure it will be quicker than at least the Mercedes and BMW. Are you saying the M5 is weak, seeing as it is down 3hp and ~100lb.ft, or the E63, which has roughly equal output and torque? If so, the power war has definitely got out of hand IMO, all five cars are comfortably more powerful than an F40 and all have roughly the same or more power than an F50, is that not enough for buyers? I cannot envisage a significant number of people saying 510hp is not enough, and that they must have at least 550hp. I doubt that many potential buyers will care about which car has most horsepower, all 5 have many more important defining characteristics, such as ride, handling, design, space, who cares how far past 500hp your super saloon outputs?