Jaguar quietly trotted out its hottest XK to date, the XKR-S. Packing a 420-hp 4.2-liter V8 and sending power to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox equipped with Jaguar's Sequential Shift system, the XKR-S can run to 60 in 5.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 174 mph, making it the fastest Jag since the XJ220 supercar.

But it's not all about motivation. The revised suspension features new springs, dampers, a larger rear anti-roll bar and a recalibrated CATS (Computer Active Technology Suspension), while an active exhaust, revised aerodynamic aids (including one funky but functional spoiler) and massive, 400mm (front) and 350mm (rear) Alcon R Performance brakes balance out the package.

The Jaguar XKR-S will be limited to only 200 cars in both left- and right-hand-drive, but those of us in the States will never get a taste – it's a Euro-only affair.

 

Jaguar is steping up its game finally.

 

e46 M3 or this... hmmmm tough choice.

 

Looks mean. The lower part of the front bumper helps cover up the Ford Taurus like grille.

 

Beautiful...Wow.

 

It's a sharp looking car, I'll give it that. However, the powertrain is pretty unimpressive. This is really the best they can do since the 16 yr old XJ220?

 

I believe the 0-60 is in 4.9 seconds, a cool car the bodykit is growing on me.

 

i like!

 

Front looks just like the Mansory kit for AM's - shit.

 

i wonder if they would color match the exterior chrome (?) trim pieces