While we've already seen spy shots of XF-R mules in the wild, these new pics from KGP Photography appear to be the first of an actual Jaguar XF-R prototype. The difference between a mule and a prototype is that a mule normally doesn't wear the near-final form of the production car. A prototype, however, gives us a clear view of what we can expect in showrooms, and this XF-R prototype looks fairly menacing in its all-black paint and chrome trim. Visual cues that this is not a normal XF include quad exhaust pipes out back and cross drilled rotors hidden behind 20-inch wheels. The ride height has also been lowered, presumably on a more sport-tuned suspension. The blacked-out grille up front may or may not make production, but we think it should stay. Inside sources say that behind the grille will be a heavily tuned version of the XF's supercharged 4.2L V8 pumping out around 500 horsepower. That should be enough to at least make the XF-R competitive with its rivals from Mercedes, BMW and Audi. Whether or not this cat has the moves to keep up with its German counterparts in the corners will have to wait until someone with a big mouth actually drives it. We humbly offer our own organic megaphones for the job.

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From http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/s...ught-prowling/

 

Not bad.

 

Its a nice car but needs getting used to, I still preffer a facelifted Stype R in British racing green, ebony or silver.

 

It looks like a Ford. Oh wait...

 

mondeo/ lexus cross

 

The exterior is so-so (especially when it's flat black camo) but the interior is amazing and a technical tour de force. I really hope this car does well, for the sake of Jaguar's continuation as a company.

 

the car was at LA Auto show, no? i'm pretty sure that's the one.

overall ok looking car but it just doesn't look like a Jag anymore. the soul is gone.

 

Not bad but I like the new Lincoln MKS which is the same car but I'm sure will be quite a bit cheaper as well. But the chances of seeing a supercharged V8 in this are much less.

 

I like it

 

S-type R was a crappy car for $$$$, I'm pretty sure this one will be just as good

IMO it has no chances against m3, c63 and S/RS4.

 

looks like a buick to me

 

I think there is definitely a market for this car...the prices wont in the end be near what its competition's are for what it will emphasize. I was looking for a while for something comfy that had some pop to it but couldn't rationalize a lexus...this looks to be a great alternative that has a little bit of pizzaz and a little oomph to back it up.

 

You can keep them Jags
the worst car to resale!

 

I dont know, the actual car doesnt look exciting

 

haha my exact thoughts!