Jaguar XFR-S Confirmed to make Global Dynamic Debut at Goodwood

After making its world premier at the LA auto show back in November 2012, the new Jaguar XFR-S is now all set to make its global dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Wednesday 20 March. Finished in Italian Racing Red, the prototype version of Jaguar's fastest ever sports saloon will be driven in front of a media audience at Goodwood by 1988 Le Mans 24hr race winner Andy Wallace.

A 1962 Jaguar Mk. II prepared by Jaguar Heritage Racing, and a 1954 ‘short nose' Jaguar D-Type - chassis No.1 and itself a development prototype - will be displayed by the Jaguar Heritage Trust in front of Goodwood House.

Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar Global Brand Director said: "I'm delighted that Jaguar is able to present the XFR-S in action for the first time in the UK, and that a Jaguar motorsport hero will be behind the wheel. The crowd at Goodwood will have a unique opportunity to see and hear the ultimate expression of seductive Jaguar design and sporting performance in the XFR-S - well in advance of first deliveries to customers this summer."

The Jaguar XFR-S houses a 5.0-litre V8 configuration, supercharged engine that churns out 542bhp all of which is transmitted to the drive via means of an 8-speed Quickshift transmission. The power output in the XFR-S has increased by 40hp as compared to the ealier XFR. 0-100 mark is reached in 4.4 seconds with the top speed being an electronically limited 300kmph.

The new Jaguar XFR-S is available to order now, priced in the UK at £79,995.

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