Test the Power of 510 HP Jaguar XKR

Inevitably, with 625 Nm gushing from 2500 rev/min

Chastened, Jaguar, since its acquisition by Tata? Think again: the venerable British firm bearing his name better than ever. You doubt it? All aboard the ferocious XKR coupe, invigorated by its unique V8 supercharged 510 HP.

Line circuit Monteblanco 60 km from Seville (southern Spain).
After I extract strength of the previous turn, I sound the charge of that big V8 English cut: 230, 240, 250 km / h ... Less than 200 meters from the pin, I crush the brake pedal . Because inaccessible for me pallets as attached to the steering wheel rim to "9 h 15", when my hands are naturally "h 10 10", I left the box "six" sen automatic mode. I do not regret it. Downshifts are linked burst punctuated the little bit of gas that goes in a slight swaying of the rear axle limit stands nearby. Turning to the late apex, reacceleration first soft and straightforward, and go for a free figure, rear tires smoking ... Not too bad also controlled the drift!

Leather, aluminum, touchscreen, but no wood

Benefits
    Melodious and powerful engine
    Effective frame
    Successful automatic
    Comfort preserved
Pitfalls of
    Assisted steering too
    Lack of maintenance of seats
    Too reactive throttle in Sport mode

Obviously, with this furious unreleased 5.0 V8 direct injection and compressor blowing its 510 hp, but especially its 625 Nm at 2500 r / min on one rear axle must be wary. Especially as the Jaguar, slightly restyled for the occasion, is now equipped with a locking driven. A device able to make the best adhesion of very wide tires, but also complicates the control of the XKR once this limit is exceeded ... At least when the DSC stability control is disabled, as shown here. Sequences of cornering at high speed, where I feel the nose gently pull out, then three really tight turns requiring large decelerations: even the brakes have held despite almost 1800 kg. Who would have thought this big cat as comfortable on the track as he is not at all designed for that? Nice work!

Engine, chassis, transmission: Jaguar has
reviewed all of its XKR 510 hp

After the torture session, the road is a formality for the Jaguar. Adaptable in all circumstances to the state of the road and driving rhythm, suspension driven continuously insulates well enough the tarmac at low speeds, while minimizing the movement of the XKR to a steady pace. Also on the value, the auto box seems to read the profile of the route taken and already know my intentions. What anticipation! In addition, S mode, it is even more reactive, and still sweet. Happiness. So, what is missing from this sports coupe? Less power steering for better feel the limits of traction, especially in the wet. And seats with better lateral support, because the effectiveness of this diabolical English to enter to unmentionable speeds in large curves ... if you dare.

Turn the key with the flag (right),
and you'll get a word

"Cruiser" to the gurgling V8 or fumigate
anything with wheels

Otherwise, there is another technique for fun: Click the Sport button (the flag) of the engine management, in addition to the highly reactive-or accelerator-too, opens the exhaust valve. The pounding V8 then strengthens at low speeds, and turns into a roar so bomber in the towers. For fun, you enter much slower in the turns, only to emerge catapulted by the aggressiveness of the Jaguar 5.0. This is the choice, but all very enjoyable way.