Is Jaguar gearing up to challenge BMWs next M3 with a supercharged V8 powered X-Type R? Jaguar had ambitious plans years ago to launch a supercharged X-Type R, which an article from Automotive News confirmed this week. Jaguar’s top brass squashed the project, as they needed to focus on new diesel engines for Europe at that time. X-Type R prototypes were boxed up and shipped off to Jaguars secret compound never to be seen again. However, we just got a tip from Giancarlo over at enthusiast Jaguar forum jaguarmania.forumfree.net who says Jaguar might have a surprise at Geneva Motorshow next month. According to Jaguarmania Forums, the face-lifted X-Type will be introduced at Geneva as well as a Concept X-Type R powered by the 4.2L supercharged petrol V8 from the XKR, paddle-shifter gearbox, new sport suspension.....
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