At this year’s Geneva Motor Show Jaguar will be premiering the XKR-S, the brand’s most potent series production car ever.

Expanding the XK range appeal, the new XKR-S will bring a new choice to the luxury GT class.

“The XKR-S is a bold and exciting new model for Jaguar,” said Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar’s new Global Brand Director. “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.”

Under the bonnet the XKR-S will be fitted with a supercharged V8 engine that produces 550PS and 680Nm of torque, being able to drive up to a top speed of 300km/h and to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

With this kind of performance not only does the XKR-S become the quickest Jaguar ever, but also the most agile, responsive and driver-focused. With it engineers have exploited the XK’s strong, lightweight aluminium body architecture to maximise both handling and economy. Besides its performance the XKR-S is the only car in its class that emits less than 300g/km CO2.

Other enhancements include a overhauled suspension and a new aerodynamically-driven design, making the XKR-S the newest expression of Jaguar’s GT luxury with incredible performance.

Full details, images and video of the XKR-S will be available on Geneva press day – March 1.