Jaguar XJR makes a global debut at the New York Motor Show

Jaguar has given the new the XJR its global debut at an exclusive event for media in New York. From Wednesday 27 March the new XJR will be displayed at the New York Auto Show alongside the new Jaguar XKR-S GT*, which also premieres in North America.

The 541bhp XJR - Jaguar's new flagship sports saloon - combines supercar performance and assertive looks with the high levels of luxury already associated with the XJ range. It is capable of sprinting from zero to 60mph in 4.4 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 300km/hr. Seamless performance is provided by a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine producing 541Nm and 680Nm peak torque, with power delivered to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The first 'R' model in this generation of the XJ, the new XJR is the latest in a long line of high-performance, luxurious Jaguar sports saloons.

Subtle exterior styling cues, which also optimise the flow of air over and around the car, have given the XJR a distinctively assertive appearance. A front splitter, special 'R' bonnet louvres and quad tailpipes add to the car's stealthy yet purposeful demeanour.

The 'R' specification side sills, unique to the XJR, serve to create a sharp break-off point between the bodywork and the road surface in order to keep the airflow attached to the car's sides for as long as possible. Rear lift is also reduced through the fitment of a bootlid-mounted lip spoiler to manage the airflow off the top rear surface of the car, while the special 'R' bonnet louvres aid aerodynamics and engine cooling.

The five-spoke, lightweight, 20-inch 'Farallon' forged alloy wheels provide the XJR with a purposeful, broad shouldered stance and feature as standard either Sparkle silver or Technical grey finishes. The assertive appearance of the XJR is further enhanced with a Sport Pack grille with chrome surround and black mesh. XJR customers can choose from an exterior palette comprising ten colours: Polaris White; Ebony; Ultimate Black; Stratus Grey; Lunar Grey; Rhodium Silver; Cashmere; Caviar; Carnelian Red; and Black Amethyst.

The XJR's eight-speed automatic transmission has been calibrated to complement the sporting nature of the car, delivering rapid shifts under power when required but still maintaining composure in town and in low-speed driving environments.

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