Jaguar XKR-S

Within the 216 cars in the catalogue that use a V8 engine layout, the Jaguar XKR-S occupies an unusual position: it combines that configuration with supercharging and rear-wheel drive, a pairing shared by just 17 cars in the full 600-car collection. That combination defines its place more than any single headline figure, creating a car that sits apart from many other V8 choices through its specific mechanical character.

The numbers place it firmly in the performance conversation without making it the catalogue’s extreme case. Its 542 bhp ranks 285th out of 600 cars, placing it in the top 48% for power, while its 300 km/h top speed ranks 274th. The 4.4 second 0 to 100 km/h time is faster than 227 cars in the catalogue, showing that its appeal comes from a balanced set of abilities rather than a single statistic. The 5.0 litre supercharged V8 delivers 680 Nm of torque, with power sent to the rear wheels.

As a GT, the XKR-S sits in the space between long-distance capability and focused performance. Its fixed-head coupé body with 2+2 seating gives it a distinct shape within a garage of 600 cars, while the UK origin connects it to one of the 160 British cars represented in the catalogue. Jaguar itself contributes 15 cars to the collection, making this XKR-S one part of a wider marque story while still standing apart through its V8, supercharged and RWD specification.

The used price of £42,000 places it at rank 475 of 600 cars, meaning it is more expensive than 125 cars in the catalogue. Its cost per bhp is £77, which provides another way to view the balance between what it offers and where it sits financially. For a collector considering a 2011 to 2014 GT, the appeal is found in the combination rather than chasing the highest rank in any one category.

A Jaguar XKR-S in a dream garage represents a particular kind of choice: a 5.0 litre supercharged V8 GT with rear-wheel drive, 542 bhp and a 300 km/h top speed. It does not need to dominate every comparison to make an impression. Its place is defined by the rare meeting point of specifications, with only 30 supercharged V8 cars across the catalogue and a clear identity within the 600-car selection.