Where can I find a 2008 Jaguar XKR?
On a dark desert highway, somewhere south of Shoshone, we wring out two epic GTs. Jaguar’s E-Type was and always will be one of the most iconic and recognizable automotive shapes on the planet, and so it continues with the latest XKR.
What does the Jaguar XKR Road and track look like?
The leatherwork of the dash and seats is superb, the gloss black and woven-look aluminum trim provide a nice counterpoint of contrast, and the suedelike covering for the headliner and pillars is a real crowd-pleaser (wrote Bornhop, “It looks like it should be in the Italian car, not the English one.”).
What’s the top speed of a 2007 Jaguar XKR?
Under our remorseless whip, the XKR consumed a gallon of premium every 13 miles. At the test track, the supercharged beauty ran to 60 mph in a drama-free 4.5 seconds and turned the quarter-mile in 13.0 seconds at 109 mph.
How does the suspension work on a Jaguar XKR?
Its Computer Active Technology Suspension adjusts shock valving individually based on the car’s pitch/yaw rates and steering input, and the spring rates themselves are 38 percent stiffer in front and 24 percent stiffer in rear than the normally aspirated XK.
On a dark desert highway, somewhere south of Shoshone, we wring out two epic GTs. Jaguar’s E-Type was and always will be one of the most iconic and recognizable automotive shapes on the planet, and so it continues with the latest XKR.
The leatherwork of the dash and seats is superb, the gloss black and woven-look aluminum trim provide a nice counterpoint of contrast, and the suedelike covering for the headliner and pillars is a real crowd-pleaser (wrote Bornhop, “It looks like it should be in the Italian car, not the English one.”).
Is the Jaguar XKR the same as the GranTurismo?
The soundtrack adds to the rush; though not as theatrical or nerve-tingling as the GranTurismo’s, there’s a satisfyingly chunky V-8 roar, modulated by servo-controlled exhaust baffling, that’s accompanied by a muted supercharger whine as revs climb. It’s true that the cars share the same basic transmission, but each uses different tuning.
Its Computer Active Technology Suspension adjusts shock valving individually based on the car’s pitch/yaw rates and steering input, and the spring rates themselves are 38 percent stiffer in front and 24 percent stiffer in rear than the normally aspirated XK.
What’s the top speed of a Jaguar XKR?
The XKR-S is a limited version of the base Jaguar XK that also happens to be the fastest XK in production to date. This was achieved by recalibrating the engine management, with improved aerodynamics, and modified suspension. The top speed has been limited electronically to 174 mph (280 km/h).
What kind of car is the 2008 Jaguar XKR?
Even high-end companies understand the need for halo cars. For Jaguar, that role is filled by the XKR Coupe and Convertible. Completely redone in 2006, the 2008 Jaguar XKR continues as a major player with only minor changes.
Despite its heft (3,814 pounds), the XKR is sneaky fast, capable of zero-to-60 miles per hour in 4.9 seconds and a top speed that’s electronically limited to 155 mph. Underneath the XKR’s aluminum body is an aluminum chassis, fitted with a stiffer suspension and bigger brakes than the normally-aspirated XK’s.