Performance Review: Jaguar XK R-S GT 5.0 V8 - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar XK Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar XK R-S GT 5.0 V8 is the 6 speed / Semi-Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 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 1650 kgs (3637 lbs) this makes the Jaguar XK R-S GT 5.0 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo 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 2008 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG V12 Black Series R230 (353.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar XK.

The Jaguar XK has a Power to weight ratio of 328.4 bhp per ton and 304.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 XK competing with the 2008 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG V12 Black Series R230 (353.4 bhp per ton) or the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (351.6 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 304.2 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 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo S 991 (329.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione A 6.5L V12 (329.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.0 secs, this made the Jaguar XK R-S GT 5.0 V8 as fast as the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs). This Jaguar XK R-S GT 5.0 V8 is also faster than the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (4.00 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (4.00 secs) the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro (4.00 secs) the and the 2020 Lotus Evora GT410 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the XK and the 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra 300

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar XK on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.06 secs @ 113.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 (12.01 secs), the 2006 Lotus Exige S 1.8 Supercharged (12.02 secs), and the 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo II (12.02 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Jaguar XK R-S GT 5.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 186mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 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 2013 Jaguar XK R-S GT 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:

2013 XK Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

Car Comparison