The latest generation of coupe, the Jaguar XKR 2011 now offers more choice with the new Special Edition model and two optional packages for performance and style: The new XKR with the Black Pack for greater visual impact, the new XKR with the Speed Pack for a significant increase in speed and XKR Special Edition, which combines both packages to create the final Supercharged coupe.
The XKR Model Year 2011 mounts the acclaimed AJ-V8 Gen III A direct injection, the most advanced and efficient turbocharged engine that Jaguar has ever produced: The 5.0-liter supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III R delivers 510 bhp, 625Nm of torque and pushes the XKR Coupe from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.8 seconds.
With the Speed Pack (available on request), the maximum speed of the XKR goes from 250 km / ha 280 km / hour, electronically limited, due to recalibration of the engine management system.
The Black Pack (available on request) enables customers to create a strong, outgoing XKR by adopting alloy wheels 20 "Kalymnos black glossy finish of the front grilles and side air intakes in glossy black, brake calipers red, an aero package in body color (including the front spoiler and rear largest) and a graphic logo XKR running on rocker panels (on request).
The six-speed automatic transmission provides state-of-change gear fluid, and an advanced control system of active differential and Adaptive Dynamics suspension system further optimizes traction and handling.
The advanced architecture of the aluminum body is strong and lightweight and is the key for better car performance, agility, dynamic, competitive CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.
XKR SPECIAL EDITION
Jaguar presents the latest evolution of its supercharged XKR Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show The new Special Edition delivers stunning XKR significantly increased top speed - 280 mph - and decided cosmetic changes that define the Jaguar supercharged final.
The XKR Special Edition combines a number of new features and optional packages that are placed on the model year 2011 XK range. Jaguar customers have the option to customize their cars for a car that offers even more performance without sacrificing refinement and luxury items for which Jaguar has long been famous.
Introduced last year, the XKR features a supercharged 5.0-liter AJ-V8 Gen III R state of the art which delivers 510 hp, 625 Nm of torque and drives the coupe from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.8 seconds.
The Special Edition XKR passes the maximum speed of 250-km / h to 280 km / h, electronically limited, thanks to the Speed Pack
This exceptional engine combines with an advanced six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel controls palette, the lightweight aluminum body structure and a series of computer controlled systems such as Active Differential Control and Adaptive Dynamics that enable the car to accelerate faster and faster, to be handled with higher precision and setting new standards of driving and comfort.
The benefits of whole body XKR's aluminum, lightweight but rigid and strong, are well known. This architecture not only provides benefits to the dynamics due to its torsional rigidity, but also offers excellent levels of security and is easily repairable, and are ideal base to improve overall performance - including fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are optimized. Thanks to the efficiency of an excellent architecture for the powertrain and lightweight body, its consumption is comparable to the previous generation XKR - despite the significant increase in power and performance.
The XKR Special Edition pairs the Speed Pack Black and decided to create the new model presented in Geneva is equipped with Piano Black veneer (available on request) on the dashboard and red brake calipers. Both packages are also available separately for customers who want to customize their cars both in terms of style and enhanced performance. Whatever the chosen combination, each Jaguar XKR offers the classic mix of seduction, power and elegance, beautifully finished interior and equipment more complete.
The Special Edition XKR driver is the center of attention, with exciting new features, including the acclaimed JaguarDrive Selector ™, and high levels of equipment such as touch screen 7 ", the seats with memory positions to sixteen and cooled heated, the coating of the pavilion suede mats and Jet valuable Flint Grey. Moreover, a new suitcase Jaguar XK tailored (which will be available upon request for all XK models) was designed for the XKR Special Edition. Since 2010 , The Jaguar XK range (only in the UK and in certain European markets) will mount the Instant Mobility System for the repair of the tire. With the adoption of IMS on all models, the XK earn up to 30 liters of additional space, which is now covered with carpet and can hold a bag specially designed and built for the XK, essentially increasing the versatility of the car.
OPTIONAL PACKAGES
The new Jaguar XKR MY 2011 Special Edition features two new packages for the styling and performance - Speed and Black Pack Both are available separately on the XKR Coupe, offering new levels of performance and style for all those owners who wish to further customize your Jaguar.
XKR SPEED PACK
The XKR with the Speed Pack (optional) allows customers to further enhance the already impressive capabilities of its XKR, increasing the car's top speed of 250 km / h to 280 km / h electronically limited, with an exclusive new calibration of engine and transmission.
To ensure stability of the XKR with the Speed Pack at high speed, Coupe uses unnuovo front speaker and an aerodynamic rear spoiler which provide even more off balance and reduce lifting. Active Differential Control of computerized XKR is also set to reduce the steering feel to the very high speeds, further enhancing stability and control of the driver.
Customers who order the XKR Coupe with the Speed Pack will have a choice of colors of the body is part of the Jaguar Designers' Choice - a range of colors that have been specifically chosen to complement to the performance potential of the car. For models with the Speed Pack is available seven colors - Ultimate Black, Polaris White, Salsa Red, Liquid Silver, Lunar Grey, Blue and Spectrum Blue Kyan.
Every XKR with the Speed Pack is equipped with side skirts and rear diffuser to match the bodywork, chrome window surrounds on the upper and lower grilles honeycomb, side air intakes and rear trunk trim . Red brake calipers with logo Jaguar "R" are mounted on alloy wheels 20 "Kasuga.
Increasing the speed of the XKR, the new car has expanded its sporting credentials, entering further into the territory of the performance of supercars.
Potential benefits of the AJ-R supercharged V8 Gen III derived from its highly advanced design. The four-cam unit, all aluminum, has a number of features that enable it to deliver power in an extremely efficient, including direct injection spray-guided (SGDI), which improves performance and fuel consumption, and a dual independent variable valve timing camshaft (DIVCT), which not only bring benefits on the performance and power consumption, helps reduce emissions.
The AJ-V8 engine is built around a rigid aluminum block with cast iron pipes and hats bearings bolted to the cross to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. The block is cast high pressure for a higher finish and greater dimensional accuracy. The engine uses aluminum cylinder heads with four valves per cylinder and crankshaft in spheroidal graphite rods and forged aluminum. The warheads for the first time, recycled aluminum alloy to reduce the environmental impact of production of the new engine.
The engine's 510 hp supercharged XKR features a "twin Vortex System" sixth generation. It is a compact type Roots, which feeds the air through a pair of intercoolers, which in turn are cooled by their own water cooling system. The helical rotor design improves the high thermodynamic efficiency of the supercharger more than 20 percent from the previous year. Also improves the sound quality to the point that the drive is virtually inaudible (making the classic hiss of the compressor is now past history). The intercooler reduces the intake air temperature pressurized, thus maximizing the power and efficiency. Mechanically, the new supercharger and intercooler are perfectly integrated into its 'V' of the engine to achieve a lower overall height of the engine and to comply with regulatory requirements relating to pedestrian safety.
For the first time, an injection system "spray-guided" six holes centrally mounted fuel supplies directly to the cylinder at a pressure of up to 150 bar. This contributes in a concrete way to improve the dynamic response at low speeds. The placement of the injectors ensure that the fuel is delivered precisely at the center of the combustion chamber, maximizing the air-fuel mixture and improving combustion control. The fuel is fed through two high-pressure pumps driven by an auxiliary shaft in the new engine block.
The effects of cooling load of the system allowed direct injection to increase the compression ratio of 9.1:1 to 9.5:1 supercharged engine to further optimize power consumption. During the heating of the engine combustion system uses multiple injection strategies to deliver 50 percent more heat and get a rapid heating of the catalyst, reducing emissions.
The four VCT units are activated by positive and negative pairs generated by the opening and closing of intake and exhaust valves, instead of the oil pressure. This has reduced the size of the oil pump, saving energy and reducing fuel consumption.
VCT units work independently on all four camshafts, 62 degrees on the intake camshaft and 50 degrees on the exhaust valves. The timing is optimized by the engine control unit in terms of torque, power and economy at every point in the range of engine speeds. The new VCT units are able to respond in time three times faster than previous Jaguar engines with a speed of response in more than 150 degrees per second. This ensures a more immediate engine response to driver demand for more power.
Reducing internal friction is a key factor in reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and this was the main objective in design of engines. Consequently, new Jaguar AJ-V8 engine Gen III attain the best in class, forcing a new industry standard with regard to the efficiency of the powertrain.
All motor bearings are designed to reduce friction without compromising reliability. To reduce the friction of the valve pump power was adopted treatment DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon Coating), and to cover the cloaks of the pistons was used a film of solid lubricant. The new engine oil has a lower viscosity, which has helped to extend service intervals from 16,000 to 24,000 km (or 12 months). A V8 engine is equipped with an electronic gauge oil level for further, more quiet.
The sound quality is a key element of all Jaguars and is one aspect on which clients rely. With this in mind, Jaguar engineers have increased the acoustic response in the cockpit for even more driving pleasure.
In addition to the exhaust system fully active, in which the valves open to ensure a more satisfying sound, the new XKR was designed to provide feedback to optimize the suction typical roar of V8 engines, absent in the supercharged version. The impulses of the intake manifold pressure is transmitted to an acoustic filter positioned at the rear of the engine, which was adjusted to ensure a growing sense of sportiness to the high speeds. The filter is controlled by engine management system that allows the diamond to penetrate the carrier only in suitable driving conditions.
The new feedback system combined with suction drainage system fully active warrant the most amazing sound ever created on a Jaguar.
XKR BLACK PACK
The new Black Pack (available on request) enables customers to Jaguar who want to create something unique with their own a Jaguar XKR decisive and bold with an undeniable visual impact due to the menacing glossy black wheels and other exterior details.
As with the Speed Pack, the XKR that mount the Black Pack have a limited range of colors, as the program Jaguar Designers' Choice believes that those ideals to create a coupe with its exclusivity. The models are available in Ultimate Black Pack Black, Polaris White Sauce or Red Mountain and alloy wheels 20 "Kalymnos in glossy black. The glossy black finish has been applied to the frames of the windows to the front grilles and vents 'air side. red brake calipers (on demand) contrast with blacks alloy wheels, spoiler and front and rear body color complete the package. Customers also may choose a graphic "XKR" on body, which runs on the sole of the doors.
Besides the cosmetic changes of the Black Pack, a program for the Jaguar Designers' Choice has taken a range of interior finishes that complement the visual impact of the car. All XKR with the Black Pack finished with black leather Charcoal can be customized with a range of colors for the stitching and texture. There are also three different types of veneers and finishes for the dashboard and door panels - Dark Oak Dark Aluminium Mesh and Piano Black.
Whatever the choice of finishing inside the cabin of the XKR is the demonstration of a sporty luxury contemporary crafts of exceptional quality and well-known Jaguar attention to detail. The interior is clean, elegant and spacious and is fully in harmony with the sporty character of the renovated exterior.
The latest improvements to its features are well illustrated by the JaguarDrive Selector ™, which is so elegantly and neatly placed in the center console. Appeared for the first time on the Jaguar XF saloon, the JaguarDrive Selector ™ is a rotary control for the gearbox, which raises the hand of the driver when the car is put in motion, offering intuitive control and ergonomically efficient exchange through interface with space-saving. . .
The selector is in fact much more than an extremely practical and reasonable to select a mode automatic transmission. It complements the car with a firm handshake to the driver. When you enter an XKR, the ignition button in front of the JaguarDrive Selector ™ intermittently illuminated in red, like a heartbeat, pushing the button to start the engine, the JaguarDrive Selector ™ rises into the palm of hand.
The functions of the automatic transmission are selected from there, simply turn the switch with his fingertips. For example, Drive to Drive Sport selection is done with a simple push and rotation of the switch. To return rather from S to D, the rotary switch back with one click, eliminating the need to pull the same switch. It could not be easier. When the engine is turned off, the JaguarDrive Selector ™ automatically returns to the Park position.
The car is welcome, also emphasized the sleeves in bright thresholds. The three-spoke steering wheel has leather covered bottom, and coat of arms with the head of the jaguar roaring. The instruments of the XKR emphasize its performance character with hands red and white lighting.
The interiors of the doors are even more luxuriously made before, with lines like saddle stitching, and a new intermediate layer to provide a touch softer on the top housing. The handle of the door skin also has a double needle stitching and an intermediate layer of soft to the touch. In each port, the packet switches of the seat has been changed and now the switches are in one piece chrome reflections.
A large amount of important and intuitive technology is controlled by the light and elegant touch screen in the center console. With the touch screen you can control the air conditioner, audio system, a navigation system, Bluetooth mobile connectivity and interface Jaguar's Portable Audio - all standard. The navigation system uses maps on DVD, has the option to search by zip code and a channel for traffic messages. Portable Audio Interface allows you to connect iPods or other storage devices to the car's audio system and control via the touch screen.
The sound system of the new XKR is the latest system from Bowers & Wilkins 525 Watt Dolby ® ProLogic ® II Surround Sound, a unique three-channel stereo amplifier, speakers with Kevlar mid-range high output and low distortion, and tweeters aluminum specifically designated.
According to the market, are also available a range of options for digital radio. HD radio is available in North America, the SDARS satellite radio in North America and Canada, and the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is offered in some European markets.