Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Jaguar XKRS-GT


The model was built in honor of the 25th anniversary of the line with the index «R» British brand.

The Jaguar company will present the most extreme option of a compartment of XK on opening in these days Motor Show in New York. The model is intended for a driving on racing tracks, however can be used and on public roads.


The novelty is equipped with the same power plant as the usual coupe XKR-S - 550-strong five-liter "eight" with a mechanical supercharger and a six-speed automatic transmission. From zero to 96 kilometers per hour track version can be accelerated for 3.9 seconds, the company said. For comparison, XKR-S is gaining first "hundred" for 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 300 km / h

In accordance with the appointment of an aggressive aerodynamic body kit with additional elements on the sides of the front bumper, carbon fiber front splitter, extended arches, upgraded hood, a new rear diffuser and a large rear wing. According to the brand, this set provides maximum clamping force of 145 pounds.

Rear-wheel compartment equipped with a new lobby and the back suspension bracket expanded with a forward track, the adjustable shock-absorbers, the recustomized steering, karbon-ceramic brake mechanisms, and also 20-inch rims with tires of Pirelli Corsa of dimension 255/35 in front and 305/30 behind.

It is reported also that "A northern loop" Nurnburgring of Jaguar XKRS-GT passed in 7 minutes 40 seconds that is 11 seconds faster than usual XKR-S.

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