Performance Review: Jaguar XK R-S 5.0 V8 - [2011]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar XK Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar XK R-S 5.0 V8 is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Jaguar XK 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 XK 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 XK'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 1753 kgs (3864 lbs) this makes the Jaguar XK R-S 5.0 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar XK 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) @ 3500 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 XK you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2000 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0L V12 (334.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar XK.

The Jaguar XK has a Power to weight ratio of 309.1 bhp per ton and 286.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 XK competing with the 2000 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0L V12 (334.1 bhp per ton) or the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (333.9 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 XK generating around 286.3 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 Ferrari Sergio 4.5 V8 Roadster (310.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 1970 Iso Grifo Can-Am 7.4 V8 (310.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.3 secs, this made the Jaguar XK R-S 5.0 V8 as fast as the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.20 secs) the or the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs). This Jaguar XK R-S 5.0 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the and the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the XK and the 1967 AC 428 Coupe 7.0L V8

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar XK on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.2 secs @ 112.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1967 AC 428 Coupe 7.0L V8 (12.14 secs), the 2013 Porsche Macan 3.6 Turbo (12.14 secs), and the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 996 (12.15 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2011 version of the Jaguar XK R-S 5.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 186mph.

Top Speed of the 2011 XK 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 2011 Jaguar XK R-S 5.0 V8 then how about the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph), the 2012 Nissan Skyline GTR R35 (197 mph), or the 2012 Audi R8 Plus S-Tronic 5.2 V10 (197 mph).

Related Links:

2011 XK Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

Car Comparison