Jaguar XFR-S 5.0 Supercharged

Jaguar XFR-S 5.0 Supercharged

The Jaguar XFR-S, introduced in 2013, represented the ultimate expression of the XF saloon and Jaguar's answer to the BMW M5 Competition and Mercedes-AMG E63. As the first XF to carry the coveted R-S badge, it combined the highest-output version of the supercharged V8 with the most focused chassis setup Jaguar had ever applied to a saloon car.

Power came from the familiar 5.0-litre supercharged V8, but in R-S specification the engine was tuned to deliver 542 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque. This represented a 32-horsepower increase over the standard XFR, achieved through revised engine management calibration, freer-flowing intake and exhaust systems, and a more efficient intercooler. The eight-speed ZF automatic transmission received a new Quickshift calibration for faster gear changes.

The most dramatic change was the removal of the electronic speed limiter, allowing the XFR-S to reach its true top speed of 186 mph. This made it the fastest Jaguar saloon ever produced, and one of the fastest four-door cars available at any price. Acceleration was equally impressive, with 0-60 mph dispatched in just 4.4 seconds.

The chassis received extensive modification for R-S duty. Spring rates were increased by 30 percent at the front and 10 percent at the rear. The adaptive dampers were recalibrated for greater control, and the rear anti-roll bar was stiffened. Wider 20-inch forged alloy wheels carried 265-section front and 295-section rear tires. The electronic differential was tuned for more aggressive torque distribution.

Aerodynamic modifications were the most visible changes. A large carbon fiber front splitter, extended side sills, and a prominent rear wing generated meaningful downforce, particularly at high speeds. The rear diffuser was also revised. These components gave the XFR-S an unmistakably aggressive appearance that departed from Jaguar's traditional understatement.

Inside, the XFR-S featured heavily bolstered sport seats in unique leather and Alcantara trim, carbon fiber interior accents, and a flat-bottomed steering wheel. The cabin retained the standard XF's elegant proportions while adding a more focused sporting atmosphere.

With an estimated production of just 500 units globally, the XFR-S is among the rarest modern Jaguars. It was praised by the motoring press for delivering genuine supercar performance with the practicality and comfort of a luxury saloon. The car demonstrated that Jaguar could compete with the established German performance brands on pure dynamics.