Filed under: New York Auto Show, Sedan, Performance, Jaguar, Luxury



There are few things in this world we love more than a huge, supersonic-feeling sedan, and Jaguar has just ripped the sheets off of its newest entry into that set of bruisers. The 2014 Jaguar XJR puts down a full 550 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque courtesy of a supercharged 5.0-liter V8. All that thrust lands on the rear tires through an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the big aluminum-chassis'd four door can sprint to 60 miles per hour in a skinny 4.4 seconds. Top speed sits at an electronically limited 174 mph, and Jaguar estimates the machine will still return up to 23 miles per gallon highway.

Do. Want.

The 2014 XJR also features stiffer spring and damper rates along with an electronically controlled rear differential. Of course, there are plenty of styling tweaks on hand to separate the most menacing XJ from the rest of the family. Those include new fascias, R emblems and massive 20-inch wheels outdoors as well as special seating and trim elements indoors. Asking price? That would Be $116,000 for the XJR and $119,000 for the long-wheelbase L version. Check out the full press blast below.Continue reading 2014 Jaguar XJR is large, in charge

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ive heard it (god almighty)creates its own thunderstorm

 

I have one and I love it. The dark rims had to go for 20' Rohana, Titanium rims, and the hood louvers got switched out for a new set from Mina Gallery - outer rim painted the car color (osmium), the mesh is black to match the grill, and the spear is the only piece of chrome. It is truly a sexy beast. :-)