[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-jag-xfr-s-gets-542bhp\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-jag-xfr-s-gets-542bhp\/","headline":"New Jag XFR-S gets 542bhp","name":"New Jag XFR-S gets 542bhp","description":"Jaguar\u2019s fastest ever sports saloon and super-German rival will be using all of its fairly whopping 542bhp (and 680Nm of torque) on the famous Goodwood hill climb course today, as the new mega-cat makes its no doubt rather noisy UK public debut. Driven by 1988 Jaguar Racing Le Mans 24hr race winner Andy Wallace, who should have a pretty good idea of what big power through the back wheels feels like, the Italian Racing Red production-ready XFR-S – it’s French […]","datePublished":"2013-03-20","dateModified":"2013-03-20","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/626239_XFR_S_road_10_UK.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/626239_XFR_S_road_10_UK.jpg","height":383,"width":574},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-jag-xfr-s-gets-542bhp\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":380,"keywords":["jaguar","Jaguar XF"],"articleBody":"Jaguar\u2019s fastest ever sports saloon and super-German rival will be using all of its fairly whopping 542bhp (and 680Nm of torque) on the famous Goodwood hill climb course today, as the new mega-cat makes its no doubt rather noisy UK public debut.Driven by 1988 Jaguar Racing Le Mans 24hr race winner Andy Wallace, who should have a pretty good idea of what big power through the back wheels feels like, the Italian Racing Red production-ready XFR-S – it’s French Racing Blue in these pics, however – is set to show off its 4.4 seconds-to-60mph sprint time on the legendary hill, but unlikely to trouble its limited 186mph top speed on the tight, twisty and obstacle-dotted course.This new XFR-S is based of course on the current, 503bhp XFR, with both cars enjoying Jaguar\u2019s 5-litre, supercharged V8 petrol engine and a 6-speed sequential paddle-shift gearbox. The XFR-S gets a supercharger boost and fuel increase to make the extra grunt (39bhp), and having driven both the XFR and the XKR-S \u2013 Jag\u2019s flagship 2-door coupe which now shares its engine with this XFR-S \u2013 I\u2019d expect the new super sports saloon to be seriously rapid, and steer-from-the-rear nimble.At the heart of the beast is the all-aluminium V8 motor that relaunched Jaguar\u2019s range of fastest cars a few years ago, and its been rocking the highways of the world ever since. The combination of 5-litre V8 heft and supercharger torque makes for an extremely smooth and powerful engine, and through that decent \u2013 if not quite as good as the top notch German auto-manual gearboxes \u2013 6-speed sequential \u2018box, any Jag with an R or an R-S badge on the boot is dramatically quick. The engine\u2019s thumping torque equates to relentless acceleration, all the way up to silly speeds, and the noise it makes is like Armageddon through a megaphone!The new Jaguar XFR-S is available to order now, priced at \u00a379,995, and if you\u2019re in this kind of new car market, based on past big R and R-S Jag experience, we\u2019d definitely recommend a test drive. UPDATE! Here are some pics live from the Goodwood hillclimb track of the Italian Racing Red XFR-S in action today. Think I prefer the French Racing Blue! By Dan Anslow\u00a0 "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Jag XFR-S gets 542bhp","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-jag-xfr-s-gets-542bhp\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]