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Jaguar expects its mean-looking XKR to be a popular classic

BILLED as Jaguar's ultimate sports car, the $227,900 XKR will make its first public appearance Down Under at the Brisbane motor show this week.

Presented in coupe form, the newest flagship features a supercharged 4.2-litre V8 engine with no less than 306kW and 560Nm on tap.

The car's all-aluminium body is 70kg lighter than its predecessor at 1665kg, translating into a 0-100km/h time of 5.2 seconds. It also has a 250km/h electronically limited top speed.

Bigger brakes and uprated Computer Aided Technology Suspension (CATS) boost stopping, steering and cornering performance.

Jaguar's sleekest cat has a number of distinguishing marks on the outside including 19-inch alloy wheels, a traditional mesh grille, louvred bonnet, side engine vents and quad exhausts.

Orders are being taken for the R-rated coupe and also the $249,900 convertible.

However availability will be limited and waiting times are still to be confirmed - not a surprise given Jaguar currently has a waiting list out till June for the XK8 coupe and convertible. 

Article written by Neil McDonald.  Extract taken from www.goauto.com. 

For more information on the new Jaguar XKR or any other vehicle in the Jaguar range please contact Anthony Arditto at Trivett City and Eastern Suburbs Jaguar on (02) 8338 2133.