1. IN BRIEF

2013 Jaguar XKR-S 5.0 V8 CONVERTIBLE 2DR

Mileage: 8,971

Engine: 5000

Colour: French Racing Blue

Body: Convertible

Fuel: Petrol

Transmission: Automatic

Year: 2013

Registration: LX13NVZ

2. SPECIFICATION

This stunning example is one of only 200 produced worldwide and only 50 rhd. It arrives with black performance recaro seats with Reims Blue stitch, 20" Vulcan alloys in gloss black, carbon fibre exterior pack and rear spoiler, heated steering wheel, heated seats, 16-way electric seats with memory function, rearview camera, 186mph speed limit, XKR-S steering wheel, DAB audio, performance exhaust, reverse parking aid, electric folding door mirrors, keyless entry, heated front windscreen, brake upgrade system, active headlights, sport tuned suspension, premium sound system, dual climate control, satellite navigation, charcoal inlays, alarm & immobiliser, electric roof, cruise control and supplied with a full detailed service history, all the handbooks and both keys.

3. MODEL HISTORY

Making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 (with the convertible coming in 2012), the XKR-S is the most extreme expression yet of Jaguar's passion for building beautiful, fast cars. For the first time with a series production car, Jaguar gains entry to the exclusive '300km/h club' thanks to the effortless performance of the supercharged 5.0-litre AJ-V8 engine. A revised fuelling map means the direct-injection powerplant now produces 550PS and 680Nm of torque. Extensive recalibration has ensured that power delivery and performance are seamless, contributing to a 0-60mph time of 4.2 seconds. The Performance active exhaust encourages and rewards the enthusiastic driver with dramatic, motorsport-inspired aural feedback. The XKR-S also required aerodynamic modifications to achieve its 300km/h top speed in the unruffled manner expected of a Jaguar and has been designed solely with an eye for purity of line and singularity of purpose. As the XKR-S approaches its top speed, there is a requirement to channel air cleanly over, around and under the car in order to maintain stability and ensure balanced downforce front and rear. An overall reduction in lift of 26 per cent has been achieved.

4. INTERIOR

The interior of the Jaguar XKR-S offers that same excitement that the exterior does, matching the drive to offer a pure, exhilarating experience for both driver and passengers. Opted from factory with the black leather performance Recaro seats with blue stitch detail and carbon look leather detailing, black leather dash with blue stitch, carbon look leather door card inserts, flint grey carpets with Jaguar mats, black leather centre armrest and drivers tunnel that surround the centre console. The interior space is finished off in fantastic fashion by the charcoal inlays and the XKR-S exclusive dashboard insert.

5. EXTERIOR

The styling of the XKR-S is dramatic in every sense, despite being designed to ensure the greatest possible performance Jaguar has done its usual trick and made a truly stunning X150. Created through several hours of wind tunnel testing the flagship XKR undertook several exterior modifications to ensure it was the ultimate car. Presented in Jaguar's French Racing Blue and optional dark blue roof the XKR-S looks truly staggering. Further exterior details come in the form of the XKR-S exclusive fixed rear spoiler with carbon centre piece, the 20" Vulcan alloys in matt Grey, lower front carbon splitter which was all designed to created greater high speed stability. The XKR-S also has wider sills than the standard XKR and also comes with the carbon bonnet vents and that quad exhaust at the rear that makes such a great soundtrack.