2014 Jaguar XFR-S

This is a hot-rod sport sedan not be easy. BMW M5, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, giant companies like Audi RB7, only 510 horsepower and 60 mph in 4.3 seconds you win the second-class status. Although the Jaguar XF is hardly a slouch So, this segment dominated struggled to stand out among the German automaker.

They're catching up with the 2014 Jaguar XFR-S, the British are not keeping pace with many competitors. Jaguar hastily on no luxury full line manufacturer, intends to expand its offerings. The new F-Type sports car and next to a future gateway, British bent a performance brand development. In 2012, the XKR-S 2014 Jag XK XKR-S converting leaped into action before going further with the GT. Now the company selling mid-size sedan XF comes with a more competitive water treatment RS. If there is anything new XF XFR-S proves And it has plenty of performance left on the table.

Running with the Pack
Only 40 horsepower and 41 pounds-ft of twist XF is a new calibration and received a revised exhaust system to increase the output. RS, power 6500 rpm creates a head 550 horsepower smoothly. Brake torqued come to a stop, the XFR-S 3.9 seconds and 117 mph to 60 mph runs the quarter mile in 12.3 seconds with a trap clears speed. 0.4 and 0.3 are compared with the second development fastest XFR we tested this. Time does not, however, a quarter mile 60 and a pair of clutch M5 12.0 seconds to 3.7 seconds to beat.


Visual intrusion or not done the same thing, an AMG baritone howl V-8 or Symposium new suction and compressed between fresh exhaust system, 5.0-liter V-8 under load, a thunderous roar emit Audi's twin-turbo 4.0-liter I am eight technical th. No, this is Jaguar's signature gravelly rasp, a metal thrash species on the metal, and even XFR-S during shifts and on the overflow sometimes cracks and fathers, though not boisterous as downright filthy F-type V-8 (S. Because: here Listen to more notches.)

Power XFR oldest six-compared with rates for 2013 through automatic eight-speed is subsequently every XF model XF-S rear had passed, the lower gear in less proportion that RS eight benefits of its less affluent stablemate same 15/23 mpg city / highway splits earn foreign aid acceleration, as well as tall top gear.

ZF gearbox industry these days commonly designed in general, but we are good (BMW and Audi) and good (Chrysler) execution, as I learned, there is a tangible difference to how I felt calibrated transmission. Largely this is a machine for hard-core in the middle due to a very smooth downshifts in the XFR-S version of the territory. To put things finer points, gear and these are more pronounced and slightly slurred slow the transmission capability.


More Insight, Less Roll
Although only a few lines of programming code shy XF engine size, offering a collected body control at the expense of ride quality of its chassis, gym stalwarts required a more comprehensive revision of the foot. Stiffer springs, bushings, and joints, plus a revised rear subframe R RS stamp out extreme movements. It significantly more stringent than the car it is based, but the XFR-S or ride quality is not wrecked. SC damping limber and capably in harsh transition structure with a thick frame that holds a minimum shudders. Unfortunately, the response of our test car dashboard and door panels behind various plastic rattles spread these qualities.

XFR-S is really its lively handling, but stands apart from the competition. £ 4,405 now, XF-S every bit as heavy as their peers, yet Jager timber, BMW M5, say, prevent animal emotions. XFR-S contains more weight and is controlled cars, step dance with sublime steering wheel with its own driver. Wide, sticky Pirelli P Zero tires to correct the corner with their important concept. We have to stop that, compared with the XF 0.94 g and 70 mph on a 149-foot skidpad, saw the development of 0.06 g and 11 feet.

Maintaining Social Order
Jaguar its tire-smokin 'can be caught with their peers, but soon the social hierarchy has no intention of selling is always sad: 100 XFR-S sedan will be exported to the US for the 2014 model year. Lucky recipients to get their hands on a block may not be the fastest car (our test car. It is a technical media and marketing have been built as part of a small party in 2013 as a model), but they do it with rights over their neighbors will certainly be.