Jaguar Australia is thrilled to announce the introduction into
Australia of the XFR-S, Jaguar's fastest and most powerful sports
saloon car ever.
The second model in Jaguar's ultra-high performance R-S range,
the XFR-S joins its XKR-S sibling in the exclusive 300km/h club and
is a vivid expression of Jaguar's longstanding and legendary sports
saloon lineage.
Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar, said: "Sporting
character is evident in all Jaguar saloons. In the XFR-S that
character has been amplified, the result being a truly engaging car
with a combination of technical innovation, assertive design and
staggering performance that will satisfy the most demanding of
drivers."
The Recommended Retail Price (RRP) of the XFR-S is
$222,545
(excluding all on road costs)
Delivery of the XFR-S is expected during the fourth quarter.
www.jaguar.com.au
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Fast facts
- The XFR-S is Jaguar's fastest, most powerful and agile sports
saloon ever
- The XFR-S builds on the already acclaimed XFR to create an even
more focused product
- Power and torque of the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 have been
increased to 404kW and 680Nm
- The XFR-S will sprint from zero to 100km/h in 4.6 seconds, and
on to an electronically limited top speed of 300km/h
- An eight-speed transmission with 'Quickshift' functionality
enables optimal acceleration throughout the speed and rev
ranges
- Comprehensive front and rear suspension upgrades maximise
response with lateral stiffness up by 30%
- Electronic active differential and Dynamic Stability Control
systems have also been recalibrated to enhance handling
characteristics
- New, wider, 20-inch 'Varuna' forged alloy wheels are shod with
bespoke tyres to maximise grip
- Aerodynamic changes, with extensive use of carbon fibre
construction, reduce lift by 68% and give the car an assertive
appearance
- Exclusive interior materials include carbon leather and
contrasting highlight micro-piping and stitching
Summary
The XFR-S incorporates engineering features from both the XKR-S
and the all-new F-TYPE two-seater sports car to create the most
driver-focused, agile and responsive iteration of Jaguar's
award-winning XF saloon range. The XFR-S has been developed by
Jaguar Land Rover's specialist ETO division - its bespoke
powertrain, chassis and body enhancements enabling it to push the
performance boundaries.
Electrifying performance is provided by the 5.0-litre
supercharged V8 petrol engine which now boasts 404kW and 680Nm. The
increases over XFR have been achieved through revisions to the
engine management system and optimisation of the flow of air both
into and out of the engine.
Fitted with an eight-speed transmission incorporating Jaguar's
'Quickshift' technology (developed for the F-TYPE), the increase in
engine output allows the XFR-S to accelerate to 100km/h in 4.6
seconds, and on to an electronically limited top speed of
300km/h.
Airflow has been carefully managed in order to both allow the
engine to operate at peak efficiency and let the car cleave the air
cleanly and safely. The resulting body changes have created a
distinctively assertive appearance, beginning with the deeper front
bumper with its larger lower air intakes, vertical vanes and carbon
fibre front splitter.
Deeper sills and unique 'aero-blades' ensure a clean passage of
air along the side of the car and on to the deeper rear bumper
sides while a carbon fibre rear diffuser between the signature quad
tailpipes extends underneath the rear of the XFR-S to reduce lift.
It is aided in this by a bootlid mounted spoiler, two designs being
available. Overall lift is reduced by 68%.
The unique 20-inch lightweight forged alloy 'Varuna' wheels are
wider front and rear and are shod with specially developed Pirelli
rubber, giving the XFR-S a more muscular stance and increasing its
grip and stability. Allied to this are extensive suspension
revisions which serve to increase lateral suspension stiffness by
30% for greater steering precision and responsiveness.
Revisions to both spring rates and the adaptive damper tune
increase the feeling of connectivity with the road surface,
providing confidence-inspiring handling and a supple, controlled
ride. Recalibrated active electronic differential and Dynamic
Stability Control settings allow the enthusiastic driver to make
the most of the huge potential of the XFR-S.
The car's intent is underlined by the technical palette of
materials used on the interior. This includes carbon leather on the
seat bolsters and arm rests and a Dark Aluminium fascia, both of
which are exclusive to the R-S range. Providing a further unique
touch are a choice of contrasting colour stitching and micro-piping
which can be matched to the exterior paint scheme.
"In developing the XFR-S the engineering challenge was to
extend the considerable dynamic abilities common to the entire XF
range. The bespoke chassis, powertrain and body enhancements meet
that challenge and give the XFR-S its focused performance
edge."
Andrew Whyman, Chief Programme Engineer, Jaguar
XF
Powertrain
5.0-litre supercharged V8
The XFR-S features Jaguar's acclaimed 5.0-litre supercharged V8
petrol engine in its most potent form matched to an eight-speed
transmission with Quickshift functionality. This all-new
combination provides a visceral blend of vivid acceleration, driver
involvement and control plus entry to the exclusive 300km/h club of
ultra-high performance cars.
"The XFR-S is a very harmonious product in the way it looks,
the way it handles and the way the powertrain responds. The car has
instant response to any driver input and as a result feels
connected from the outset."
Tim Clark, Technical Specialist for Performance and
Driveability Attributes, Jaguar
The all-aluminium quad-cam engine delivers not only extreme
performance but also tremendous efficiency thanks to the
technologies incorporated into it, including spray-guided direct
injection (SGDI) and dual independent variable cam timing
(DIVCT).
The high-pressure die-cast lightweight aluminium block is
stiffened with cast iron liners and cross-bolted main bearing caps,
providing refinement to match its power. The four-valve cylinder
heads are constructed from recycled aluminium, between them sitting
the Roots-type twin vortex supercharger fed by two intercoolers.
These feature their own water-cooling circuit to reduce the
temperature of the pressurised air to optimise power and
efficiency.
In order to help liberate the additional power and torque over
the standard XFR, larger front air intakes in the lower bumper of
the XFR-S allow greater volumes of air to be fed into the engine.
The intake system also features a symposer that channels more of
the induction noise into the cabin, adding to the aural excitement
of driving the XFR-S.
The result is a 0-100km/h time of 4.6 seconds, and an
electronically-limited top speed of 300km/h.
The exhaust system has been optimised in order to channel the
waste gases away from the engine with the greatest efficiency. The
central silencer has been replaced with an X-piece and near
straight-through rear pipes combining to provide an enhanced
exhaust note with the added benefit of a motorsport-style crackle
on the overrun.
A number of key driveline components have been uprated in order
to both adapt the XFR-S for the greater power and torque outputs
and stiffen the entire drivetrain to make its responses more
immediate; these include uprated driveshafts, a larger central
bearing on the propshaft and a new torque convertor.
This series of changes has allowed Jaguar's engineers to tune
the throttle response to suit the more focused nature of the XFR-S.
Applying learning from the new F-TYPE sports car, the response to
throttle inputs has been made significantly quicker. The end result
is an intimate connection between the driver's right foot and the
engine. Engaging Dynamic Mode increases this still further with a
greater engine response for a given movement of the accelerator
pedal.
Eight-speed Quickshift Transmission
Maximising the benefit of the engine recalibration is the
eight-speed automatic transmission with Quickshift technology.
Developed for the F-TYPE sports car, Quickshift ideally suits
the XFR-S's focused and involving remit. When the enthusiastic
driver changes up a gear manually by using the steering
wheel-mounted paddles, the Quickshift strategy ensures the
quickest, crispest shifts via rapid and precisely timed engine
torque intervention.
When downshifting (either manually or when in Sport mode) the
engine management system automatically blips the throttle to ensure
the XFR-S remains balanced and composed, particularly important on
entry to a corner. This function also allows the transmission to
perform multiple and very rapid downshifts during hard braking.
When operating in automatic mode, the transmission can detect
the manner in which the car is being driven by monitoring
acceleration and braking, cornering forces, throttle and brake
pedal activity, road load and kickdown request. On detecting a more
enthusiastic driving style, the transmission will automatically
make the gearshifts more aggressive and move the shift-up point
higher in the rev range.
Corner Recognition senses when the car is negotiating a bend,
the transmission holding the correct gear for the exit. The
transmission will also recognise when the car is performing a
series of overtaking manoeuvres requiring rapid changes in throttle
position and, rather than change up, remain in a lower gear ready
for the next demand for acceleration.
The eight-speed transmission also allows the XFR-S to be offered
as standard with Jaguar's Intelligent Stop/Start system. This
automatically shuts down the engine when the car comes to a halt
and the brake pedal is depressed. When the brake is released, the
system will restart the engine in less time than it takes for the
driver's foot to move to the accelerator.
A twin solenoid system, it allows for 'change of mind'
functionality, bringing the engine back up to speed even during its
run-down phase if, for instance, the car is coming to a halt at a
junction and the driver sees an opportunity to join the traffic
flow.
Dynamics
"With the XFR we have a very credible, competitive platform
with which to work. What we have given the XFR-S is greater
handling capacity, greater precision and greater capability. It's a
car for driving purists - it will feel engaging within the first 50
metres but remains accessible and confidence-inspiring at any
speed."
Mike Cross, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity,
Jaguar
The dynamic characteristics of the XFR-S were informed by the
engineering development of both the XKR-S and the F-TYPE, the
result being an incredibly agile, responsive and involving super
saloon.
Both front and rear suspension systems have been uprated and
carefully tuned over tens of thousands of miles at Jaguar's testing
centre at the legendary Nürburgring, the high-speed
bowl at Nardo in Italy and, of course, the engineers' favourite
roads around the Gaydon Research and Development centre and in
north Wales.
Overall lateral suspension stiffness has been increased by 30
per cent front and rear, with front and rear spring rates increased
by the same amount.
Front suspension knuckles have been revised in line with those
found on the XKR-S to achieve the increased camber and castor
stiffness which, along with new wheel bearings, optimise steering
and handling precision. The steering system has additionally
benefited from the fitment of the valving developed for the
F-TYPE.
At the rear a new subframe has enabled revisions to suspension
geometry which, allied to stiffer bushes - new rear knuckles and
working in tandem with the stiffer springs - increase stability and
response.
In order to achieve the maximum benefit from the suspension
revisions, the XFR-S has new lightweight, forged 20-inch 'Varuna'
alloy wheels. These are half an inch wider at the front and an inch
wider at the rear in comparison to the wheels found on the XFR but
their construction means there is no weight penalty to be paid.
The tyres, developed in conjunction with Pirelli exclusively for
the XFR-S, are 10mm wider all round, being 265/35 and 295/30
front/rear. The difference between the wheel rim and tyre width
increases has the effect of pre-loading the sidewall to improve
handling and steering response without adversely affecting
refinement.
Working in harmony with the uprated suspension, wheels and tyres
are revised electronic programmes controlling the Adaptive
Dynamics, active electronic differential and Dynamic Stability
Control systems.
Jaguar's Adaptive Dynamics system actively controls vertical
body movement, roll and pitch rates through the use of continuously
variable dampers. The system monitors driver inputs and the road
conditions, adjusting damper rates in response up to 500 times a
second to optimise stability and agility. The driver's selection of
Dynamic Mode offers enhanced body control through moving the
damping rates to the firmer end of the available range.
The Jaguar active electronic differential - which can apply full
locking torque almost instantaneously when necessary - has been
recalibrated in order to exploit the greater grip offered by the
wider rear tyres, the more precisely controlled suspension and the
engine output. Working in parallel with the differential, the 'Trac
DSC' setting of the Dynamic Stability
Control system now offers the enthusiastic driver more
opportunity to explore the outer edges of the handling envelope
while nevertheless providing a discreet safety net.
Providing equal levels of confidence is Jaguar's High
Performance Braking System which offers an unmatched combination of
power, stability and fine modulation. The 380mm front and 376mm
rear discs are internally ventilated for assured repeated stopping
power and on XFR-S benefit from additional cooling provided by
under-body air channelling.
Design
"The Design Team was very conscious that it would be the
aerodynamic solutions required to deliver the performance of the
XFR-S that would dictate its aesthetics. This is a concentrated and
focused car and the design revisions and the materials used all
reflect that."
Wayne Burgess, Studio Director, Jaguar Design
Reflecting the changes under the skin, the appearance of the
XFR-S has been subtly modified in order to allow the car to achieve
its full potential.
The new, deeper front bumper incorporates larger lower central
and side air intakes - the former framed in carbon fibre - in order
to provide adequate airflow into the engine bay. Carbon fibre is
also used to form the front splitter at the lower edge of the
bumper, the first of a number of aerodynamic changes designed to
smooth the passage of the car through the air at very high
speeds.
The extended side sills and aeroblade mouldings behind the front
wheels serve to create a sharp break-off point between the lower
bodywork and the road surface in order to keep the airflow attached
to the car's sides for as long as possible.
The same thinking dictated the deeper side mouldings behind the
rear wheels. This extended rear bumper also incorporates a central,
carbon fibre diffuser, deeper than the item found on the XFR and
which travels further under the rear of the car to reduce lift.
Rear lift is also reduced through the fitment of a
bootlid-mounted spoiler to manage the airflow off the top rear
surface of the car. Two options are available, both of which have
been designed with the aid of computational fluid dynamics to
provide perfectly balanced aerodynamics. The larger of the two rear
wings is constructed with a carbon fibre aerofoil centre
section.
The combined result of the bodywork revisions is a reduction in
overall lift of 68%.
The wider, six-spoke, lightweight Varuna forged alloy wheels
provide the XFR-S with a purposeful, broad shouldered stance and
come as standard with a dual finish. A ceramic polish is applied to
the outer surfaces, its eye-catching appearance contrasting with
inner gloss black areas. As an option the wheels can be supplied in
either full gloss black or technical grey finishes.
The assertive appearance of the XFR-S is further enhanced
through the use of gloss black trim in place of chrome around the
grille, within the side vent, around the front and rear screens,
windows and across the bootlid. The mesh in the front grilles is
also a purposeful gloss black.
XFR-S customers can choose from an exterior palette comprising
five colours: French Racing Blue, Ultimate Black, Stratus Grey,
Polaris White and Italian Racing Red.
This colour palette is complemented inside the XFR-S with Warm
Charcoal leather trim on the seats and doors enhanced through the
use of carbon effect leather. Exclusive to R-S cars, this is used
on the seat bolsters and arm rests and reflects the use of exotic
carbon fibre on the aerodynamic elements of the car. The seats
themselves are embossed with the R-S logo and can be finished with
a choice of contrast colour micro-piping and stitching in either
red, blue or ivory. The same subtle enhancement runs across the top
of the dashboard, the fascia of which is finished in a Dark
Aluminium unique to the R-S, complete with badging.
The XFR-S is fitted as standard with an 825W, 18-speaker
surround-sound Meridian's proprietary Trifield System which places
every occupant at the centre of their own perfectly focused
surround-sound arena. Recognised by audiophiles as a leader in
audio reproduction and fidelity, the system uses digital signal
processing to create a sound field that is second to none.
XFR-S Technical specification\*
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XFR-S
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Engine
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5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol
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Capacity (cc)
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5000
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Bore/Stroke (mm)
|
92.5/93
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Peak Power (kW@rpm)
|
404@6500
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Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)
|
680@2500-5500
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Transmission
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Eight-speed 'Quickshift' automatic
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Intelligent Stop/Start
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Yes
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0-100km/h (secs)
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4.6
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Top Speed (km/h)
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300 (electronically limited)
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Combined Economy
(l/100km)
|
11.6
|
CO2 Emissions (g/km)
|
270
|
\*Manufacturer's figures
Editors' notes
The XFR-S is the latest car developed
by the Jaguar Land Rover's specialist ETO division. The division is
responsible for extending the Jaguar and Land Rover brands with a
series of 'special edition' models as well as a range of
personalisation options allowing owners to tailor their
cars.
The designers and engineers in ETO work alongside the JLR
Product Development teams on future products with a focus on
offering additional luxury, performance and capability, exploring
different facets of the brands' personalities. Previous Jaguar
models developed by ETO include the XKR-S and the XJ
Ultimate.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Mark Eedle | Brand Manager Australia
E: meedle@jaguar.com | T: 02
9020 1501
Bethany Allsopp | Marketing and Public Affairs Specialist
Australia
E:ballsopp@jaguar.com | T: 02 9020
1425