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"Jaguar is positively purring because of the launch of the new 2012 Jaguar XKR-S at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show. The list of clich\u00E9s about this being `a cat with bite&amp;#039; doesn&amp;#039;t quite do justice to the performance of this sublime British GT.   Video window may take a few moments to load...          The 2012 Jaguar XKR-S produces 550 bhp and 502 lb.-ft. of torque, thanks to a higher output version of the company&amp;#039;s supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine. According to Jaguar, the XKR-S can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 186 mph.   &amp;quot;The XKR-S is a bold and exciting new model for Jaguar,&amp;quot; said Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar&amp;#039;s new Global Brand Director. &amp;quot;We expect to attract both loyal and new Jaguar driving enthusiasts who still want the comfort, opulence and class only a Jaguar can offer, combined with inspirational performance.&amp;quot;    The body-kit is a definite departure from Jaguar&amp;#039;s traditional blend of curves and flowing lines. An aggressive front fascia, large front air intake and flashy scoops at the front corners add more than a hint of DTM racing car to the elegant shape of the XK.   The air ducts on the hood and quad exhaust tips are nice touches. A revised suspension should provide a sportier blend of ride and handling. But the large rear wing seems way too &amp;quot;Fast and Furious&amp;quot; for a sophisticated Jaguar GT.   Pricing has not been divulged ahead of the car&amp;#039;s launch in Geneva on March 1. With the Jaguar XKR already starting at $97,000, the sticker for the XKR-S will easily begin well north of $100,000 when it arrives to take on cars like the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, Aston Martin V-8 Vantage and Maserati GranTurismo coupe.   "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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