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SO HOT IT'S COOL: the Jaguar XKR-S

THIS summer a lucky few drivers will be able to get their hands on a new 175 mile an hour Jaguar coupe - but drivers need to get their skates on as only 200 are being made for the whole of Europe during 2008.

The XKR-S is the fastest production XK to date and will be powered by Jaguar's 4.2-litre all aluminium four-cam supercharged V8 developing 420bhp.

With recalibrated engine management, the XKR-S reaches an electronically limited top speed of 174mph which is 19mph faster than the existing XKR - this additional performance is made accessible by improved aerodynamics and a unique suspension set-up.

Getting the power to the wheels is a six-speed sequential automatic transmission with the option of ultra-fast manual shifts controlled by steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts.

To match its increased performance, the XKR-S adopts the most powerful brakes on any Jaguar production model, plus extensive changes to its suspension and steering to provide enhanced ride and handling characteristics.

The XKR-S Alcon R Performance braking system features 400mm diameter discs on the front and 350mm discs at the rear with lightweight monobloc six-piston callipers at the front and four-piston callipers at the rear. Each disc is radially ventilated for maximum cooling and to resist fade.

Suspension upgrades include new springs, new anti-roll bars and unique dampers and the XKR-S uses Jaguar's Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) with its own tuning. It also uses a faster ratio steering rack, for quicker reactions.

The limited edition coupe in Ultimate Black is identified by the XKR-S badge on the rear of the car while the handling package means that the ride height has been reduced by 10mm and it sits on unique, lightweight 20-inch Vortex forged alloy wheels with bespoke tyres.

Other distinguishing details include; a new front aerodynamic splitter, side sill extensions, revised rear spoiler and rear diffuser panel, with contrasting finishes to details such as the front mesh grille, power vents, sills and rear diffuser panel.

Inside the Jaguar XKR-S, the full soft grain leather trim is finished in Charcoal with Ivory twin-needle contrast stitching, with leather wrapping the seats, instrument panel top, centre console, inner door panels and rear side panels.

This is complemented by Piano Black veneer, Charcoal Alston luxury headlining, plus a revised instrument cluster - calibrated to accommodate the higher top speed - with XKR-S branding.

The contrast-stitched leather trimmed steering wheel, alloy and leather gear selector with alloy surround, bright aluminium pedals, and XKR-S branded head-restraints, tread-plates and carpet mats further set the tone for this very special interior.

Taking Jaguar's 525W Premium Audio system with Pro Logic II surround sound as a starting point, renowned premium British loudspeaker manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins has tuned a signature speaker system specifically for the cabin of the XKR-S.

11:55am Friday 18th April 2008

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