2011 Jaguar XKR-S Coupe

2011 Jaguar XKR-S coupe review

"The XKR-S is a bold and exciting model for Jaguar," says Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar New Global Brand Director. "We expect to attract both loyal fans and new Jaguar driver who still want the comfort , wealth and class can offer a Jaguar, combined with inspiring success. "
 
2011 Jaguar XKR-S Coupe
The Jaguar XKR-S produces 550 hp and 502 lb / ft of torque, provides a maximum speed of 186 mph (300 kmh), and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. All details, images and video of the Jaguar XKR-S will be published in the press days the Geneva Motor Show March 1, 2011.

In addition, the debut of the Jaguar is to celebrate the 50 years the E-Type and the first in a series of celebration. Hosted by the Jaguar E-Type Banquet Restaurant Hotel du Parc des Eaux-Vives in Geneva, where the car was originally introduced the brand's founder, Sir William Lyons, a half century ago.

At its launch in 1961, called E-Type transcended the automotive world. So popular was the "inherent fairness of the proportion, position and purity of lines, which is installed as an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He keeps in its permanent collection to date.

The influence of the E-Type is always evident in the wide range of modern Jaguar - products that offer unrivaled mix of performance, comfort, technology and award winning design.

"It is impossible to exaggerate the impact of the E-Type was," said Ian Callum, Jaguar design director. "Here was a machine that has crystallized in the revolutionary spirit of the time, became a symbol of the country. We look forward to celebrating success and we look forward to a new sports car brand in Geneva."

Price $ 132,000