Is the Jaguar XKR a good car?

Is the Jaguar XKR a good car?

The Jaguar XKR Coupe is an incredibly fast and fun car to drive thanks to its charismatic supercharged V8 and sporty handling. It’s more involving than a Mercedes SL63 AMG and a BMW M6 – and has more class than both. Yet it is civilised too with a comfortable ride and sumptuous interior.

How fast is the Jaguar XKR?

186 mph
According to Jaguar, the XKR-S coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 186 mph. Auto writers think the Jaguar XK’s base engine has ample power, providing the XK with immediate burst off the line.

How many Jaguar XKR are left?

	2021	2018
JAGUAR XKR 4.2 AUTO	2.5k	2.4k
JAGUAR XKR AUTO	4.3k	4.3k
JAGUAR XKR CONVERTIBLE AUTO	695	662
JAGUAR XKR COUPE AUTO	698	753

What does XKR stand for Jaguar?

Same with the XKR-S and does the S stand for sport. The “R” signifies the supercharged model of the XK. That is why you will see the “XK” on the left side of the rear and the “R” on the right side.

Is the Jaguar XKR a future classic?

Yet, the “ordinary” XKR-S already ticks all the boxes to become a future classic, and the price is quite fair. A car like this one with 80’000 km costs £45’000. Yes, you could get a much better car for this price, but the XKR-S has this kind of exclusivity and non-sense that makes it pretty unique.

Is a Jaguar XKR a supercar?

Jaguar’s new 5.0-litre supercharged V8 has turned the XKR from a refined GT to a snarling supercar overnight. There’s little that can prepare you for the XKR’s sledgehammer performance. Available in coupe and cabriolet form, you have to keep an eye on thespeedo, as the XKR is deceptively quiet and devastatingly quick.

Are all Jaguar XKR supercharged?

A facelifted XK was launched in 2009 with a new 5.0-litre V8….Jaguar XK (X150)

Jaguar XK Jaguar XKR
Powertrain
Engine	4.2 L AJ34 V8 4.2 L AJ34S supercharged V8 5.0 L AJ-V8 Gen III supercharged V8
Transmission	6-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic

Is a used Jaguar XK a good buy?

The Jaguar XK makes for a great used car, with its lightweight, bonded and riveted aluminium monocoque clothed in aluminium body panels, and a choice of a reliable 4.2 or 5.0-litre V8 under its long bonnet – supercharged in R versions. And with prices starting at just £6000, it’s also a great bargain.

Is Jaguar XKR still in production?

Production of the XK ended in July 2014 without a replacement model. Most of the tooling is now used on the XK-based F-Type and the two models were produced concurrently on the same line from 2012–2014.

What engine is in a Jaguar XKR?

Jaguar XK (X150)

Jaguar XK Jaguar XKR
Engine	4.2 L AJ34 V8 4.2 L AJ34S supercharged V8 5.0 L AJ-V8 Gen III supercharged V8
Transmission	6-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,750 mm (108.3 in)

What kind of suspension does a Jaguar XKR have?

It’s not some old big-block muscle-car engine (it revs too eagerly and silently), it just pulls like one. To keep up with the engine, every U.S.-bound XKR gets Jaguar’s Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS), which uses two-stage damping to improve adhesion while maintaining a cushy ride.

What’s the price of a new Jaguar XKR?

The XKR is the most desirable Jag two-door sold here in at least 25 years. And $79,465 for the coupe (or $84,715 for the convertible), although hardly cheap, represents some real value in comparison with other high-end performance cars such as the eerily similar Aston Martin DB7.

How long does it take a Jaguar XKR to get to 60 mph?

The XKR coupe is seriously swift, bounding to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds at 105 mph. That’s not as quick as the car we tested in England (it hit 60 in just 4.9 seconds), but it’s as quick as the 0-to-60 performance Jaguar claims.

Is the Jaguar XKR a mirror image car?

Except for the mirror-image driving position, the Euro- and U.S.-spec cars are virtually mechanical twins (although the U.S. car weighs, according to the specifications, 19 more pounds). The XKR formula is a no-brainer.