2017 Jaguar XF 35t R-Sport

The 2017 Jaguar XF 35t R-Sport Sedan 4D stands as a highly distinct, track-inspired masterpiece in the mid-size premium sport sedan market, anchoring the highly refined second generation of Jaguar's celebrated XF platform. Built on an advanced, weight-saving Lightweight Aluminum Architecture—which accounts for 75% of the unibody structure—this sophisticated five-passenger machine completely shuns the numb, insulated driving habits of standard executive cruisers. By pairing a near-perfect 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution with race-bred chassis engineering, the XF R-Sport delivers razor-sharp handling precision and vault-like structural tracking composure. The performance-tuned R-Sport configuration operates as the absolute centerpiece of athletic executive luxury, packaging aggressive aerodynamic visual cues, advanced driver automation safeguards, and a supercharged mechanical foundation straight from the factory. It functions flawlessly as a quiet, prestigious mobile office during the demanding corporate workweek, effortlessly slicing through tight urban grids and transforming instantly into an ultra-premium grand touring machine on the weekend.
Under the sculpted, power-bulged aluminum hood sits a brilliant cornerstone of high-performance British engineering: a highly responsive 3.0-liter Supercharged DOHC 24-valve V6 engine featuring twin vortex roots-type superchargers and gasoline direct injection. This high-output mechanical heart hammers out a fierce 340 horsepower at 6,500 RPM and a robust, linear 332 lb-ft of torque available at 4,500 RPM. This immediate supercharged muscle is managed by an advanced, lightning-fast ZF 8-speed automatic transmission equipped with steering-wheel-mounted manual shift paddles and Jaguar's iconic rotary gear selector that rises elegantly from the center console upon ignition. Rocketing the sport sedan from 0 to 60 mph in a swift 5.1 seconds flat, power is routed to the pavement via an agile rear-wheel-drive configuration or Jaguar's intelligent Instinctive All-Wheel Drive system. This proactive AWD layout features Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD) logic to continuously monitor traction conditions, seamlessly modulating torque to eliminate wheel slip before it occurs while preserving a classic rear-wheel driving bias to guarantee absolute structural composure through loose gravel paths, winter snow, or sudden highway downpours.
The driving experience is completely characterized by its sports-car handling precision, exceptionally flat cornering posture, and unmatched structural tracking stability under high-speed lateral maneuvers, courtesy of a performance-tuned suspension network utilizing a double-wishbone front layout derived from the F-Type sports car and an independent Integral Link setup in the rear, bolstered by standard All Surface Progress Control (ASPC) and JaguarDrive Control with selectable Eco, Normal, Dynamic, and Winter configurations. On the exterior, the 2017 XF R-Sport executes a stunning styling triumph of pure geometric precision, modern athletic functionality, and commanding street authority. The aggressive front fascia is anchored by a prominent gloss black mesh grille layout, flanked by large functional lower air intakes with R-Sport body-colored surrounds, unique side sills, a trunk-lid spoiler, and striking automatic bi-function Xenon HID headlights with integrated J-Blade LED daytime running light signatures. Elegant, wind-tunnel-carved body contours feature polished gloss black window surrounds, R-Sport badged side power vents, acoustic noise-reducing glass, deep-tinted rear sun-screening privacy glass, and aerodynamic power-folding heated auto-dimming side mirrors, all rolling proudly on striking 19-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheelswrapped in premium heavy-duty all-season sports tires that perfectly complement its wide-track athletic stance.
Inside, the driver-centric cockpit completely shuns basic, high-maintenance textures, welcoming up