MAHWAH, N.J., February 22, 2011 ‑ Jaguar will launch the
new Jaguar XKR‑S at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1, 2011. With a
higher output supercharged V8 engine, revised suspension, and a new
aerodynamically‑driven design, the Jaguar XKR‑S expresses the
company's long held duality of purpose: GT luxury with incredible
performance.
"The XKR‑S is a bold and exciting new model for Jaguar,"
said Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar's new Global Brand Director. "We
expect to attract both loyal and new Jaguar driving enthusiasts who
still want the comfort, opulence and class only a Jaguar can offer,
combined with inspirational performance."
The Jaguar XKR‑S produces 550 hp with 502 lb/ft of torque,
offers a top speed of 186mph (300km/h), and can accelerate from
0‑60mph in 4.2 seconds. Full details, images and video of the
Jaguar XKR‑S will be released at the Geneva Motor Show press day on
March 1, 2011.
In addition to this debut, Jaguar will be marking the 50th
anniversary of the E‑Type with the first in a series of
celebrations. Jaguar will be hosting an E‑Type celebration at the
Restaurant Hotel du Parc des Eaux‑Vives in Geneva, where the
original car was introduced by the marque's founder Sir William
Lyons half a century ago.
When launched in 1961, the appeal of E‑Type transcended the
automotive world. So highly regarded were its' inherent rightness
of proportion, stance, and purity of line, it was installed as an
exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. It remains in
their permanent collection to this day.
The influence of the E‑Type is still apparent in Jaguar's
modern range ‑ products that offer a peerless blend of performance,
comfort, cutting‑edge technology and award‑winning design.
"It is impossible to overstate the impact the E‑Type had,"
said Ian Callum, Jaguar Design Director. "Here was a car that
encapsulated the spirit of the revolutionary era it came to
symbolize. We're looking forward to celebrating achievement and
looking forward with our all‑new sports cars in
Geneva."
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About Jaguar
From its beginning as a manufacturer of motorcycle sidecars
in 1922, Jaguar Cars has grown to become one of the world's premier
manufacturers of luxury sedans and sports cars and with that, one
of the most recognized commercial brands. The company's vision is
simple: To produce beautiful fast cars that are desired the world
over. The company operates two manufacturing plants in the United
Kingdom and is fully engaged in environmental programs, community
work and brand awareness exercises such as
motorsports.
Contacts:
Stuart Schorr
Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
201.760.8561
sschorr@jaguarlandrover.com
Wayne York Kung
Manager, Product Communications
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
201‑760‑8591
wkung@jaguarlandrover.com
Barbara Barrett
Manager, Communications
Jaguar Land Rover Canada
613.230.2639
bbarret7@jaguarlandrover.com
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