GTsprit Road Test: Jaguar XKR Speed and Black Edition



Combine the elegant road manners with the raw speed of a coupe and you have the Jaguar XKR, make it a bit faster and darker and you have the 2011 Jaguar XKR Speed and Black Edition – an unique piece of machinery everybody will fall in love with. The Speed and/or Black Editions are all about the sheer power, the style, and the cachet of owning, driving, and experiencing a Jaguar sports car.

When the new XK was launched in 2007, the body work screamed performance and luxury with more than a hint of sexual robustness. Jaguar’s Ian Callum penned a wonderful setup with a long hood, short tail and the characteristics of a true Jaguar. The design touches a bit close to what we have seen from fellow foreign-owned British marque Aston Martin over the past years. Somehow, the XKR gives the impression that it is never standing still. Its moving lines show a type of sheer athleticism of an animal.

Numerous improvements have made their way to the all-British luxury two-door sports car since its birth four years ago. A new supercharged 5.0 liter V8 engine was fitted in 2010 and it got a revised front fascia, aerodynamic mirrors and LED tail lamps. Inside, JaguarDrive, a rotary knob gear selector, replaced the outdated J-gate shifter. The optional Speed and Black packages are available since 2010 and create an one-of-a-kind Jag focused on improved handling, looks and speed.



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