Performance Review: Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8 - [2012]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar XF Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8 is the 8 speed / Semi-Auto version and was first brought out in 2012. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2013 W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo.This particular Jaguar XF has a 5000cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The XF shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the XF's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1891 kgs (4168 lbs) this makes the Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar XF shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 5000cc 32V V8 engine produces 542 bhp (404 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 502 lb-ft (680.6 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (479 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Jaguar XF you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (311.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar XF.

The Jaguar XF has a Power to weight ratio of 286.6 bhp per ton and 265.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 XF competing with the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (311.5 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (311.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Jaguar XF generating around 265.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2014 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 (290.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago 6.2 V12 (290.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.5 secs, this made the Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.40 secs) the or the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs). This Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8 is also faster than the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the XF and the 1965 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 3.9L V12

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar XF on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.6 secs @ 108.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1965 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 3.9L V12 (12.54 secs), the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 Tourer 6.2 V8 (12.54 secs), and the 2018 Porsche Boxster T 2.0 Turbo 982 (12.54 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2012 version of the Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 186mph.

Top Speed of the 2012 XF equals the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2012 Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8 then how about the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph), the 2012 Audi R8 Plus S-Tronic 5.2 V10 (197 mph), or the 2012 Nissan Skyline GTR R35 (197 mph).

Related Links:

2012 XF Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

Car Comparison