What kind of car is the 2012 Jaguar XKR?
It’s the type of luxury sports coupe that aspires to be right up there with Porsches’ seminal 911, the Maserati Gran Turismo, and BMW’s 6-Series, the 2012 Jaguar XKR is a beast of a car that is out to deliver thrills and a heart-pounding drive experience more than anything else. Does this prowling hellcat on wheels manage to do so?
Which is the highest mileage XK8 or XKR?
The highest mileage XK8 we have driven had a whopping 335,000 miles on the clock and felt better to drive than some 60,000 milers.
What’s the difference between Jaguar XK8 and XKR?
Although slightly less powerful than the outgoing 5.3-litre V12, the AJ-V8 was much lighter and helped the whole car to weigh significantly less than the hefty late-model XJS.
What’s the average value of An XK8 car?
The great news for a prospective XK owner is that the market looks to have already bottomed out, and it is clear that values are rising. The XJS is a good example of what to expect – average mileage cars that would have once fetched £3-£4k are now being advertised at £10k+.
Which is better the xk or the XKR?
The XKR produces more than 125HP more than the base XK yet it applies the power with much greater finesse. While it is really not possible to call any rear-wheel-drive 500+ HP car drama free in the wet, the ADC takes most of the hair-raising drama out of the equation.
What are the changes to the 2011 Jaguar XKR?
Inside the 2011 XKR the changes are largely limited to the removal of the J-gate shifter in favour of the hockey-puck style “JaguarDrive selector,” improved leather door trim and a revised steering wheel.
When did the Jaguar XK get a refresh?
Now that the world has managed to catch its breath after the shock of the XF and XJ’s ultra-chic modern styling, Jaguar decided to give the XK a thorough refresh in 2010. The old Jaguar XK often received a bad rap as the old man’s sports car.
What kind of engine does the XK8 have?
Codenamed the X100, and officially classed as a Grand Tourer, the XK8 was available with a normally aspirated V8 engine in both Coupe and Convertible body style from the onset, with the Supercharged XKR arriving in 1998.