Jaguar UK has launched a high-performance police pursuit vehicle based on its XF Diesel S model, currently being evaluated by police forces.

The Jaguar XF returns 42mpg, emits 179g/km and can sprint to 62mph in 5.9 seconds courtesy of a 272bhp 3.0-litre Diesel S engine with parallel sequential turbochargers.

The police version Jaguar XF gets a "police pack" electronics package to power equipment, the radio, and enough lights for several Heathrow runways: a roof-mounted light bar with 3600 light elements, side alley lights, blue and white strobing LEDs in the grille and blue flashing LEDs along the side of the car, along with blue and red flashing LED lights in the rear light clusters.

Geoff Cousins, Jaguar's UK managing director, said: "Police forces are looking for vehicles that represent value for money, have good environmental credentials and deliver the power and performance required of a pursuit vehicle. The officers driving pursuit vehicles demand a very high level of performance and handling, as well as safety and comfort. We hope that with this amount of torque on tap - and a 0-60mph time of 5.9 seconds, we will meet and exceed the exacting standards of any officer driving this car."