Can a Jaguar XKR carry a high mileage?
It won’t have been abused or neglected and will have all the necessary maintainence work done to preserve it. If cared for modern Jaguars will carry a high mileage with ease, if not they can turn into a nightmare. Have a look in the classisifed ads on the various club and forum sites.
When does the new Jaguar XKR come out?
The XKR also gets two new exclusive colors called the Salsa and Kyanite Blue. The new cat should be in U.S. showrooms by this summer. Press release after the jump.
How much horsepower does a new Jaguar XK have?
They deliver significantly more power and torque than the previous generation of engines: 510bhp and 461lb-ft of torque in the new supercharged XKR and 385bhp and 380lb-ft in the XK Portfolio.
Is the 2010 Jaguar XKR a good car?
While the power increase narrows the gap between the 2010 Jaguar XKR and its high-performance competitors, test drivers find that the Jaguar XKR — like the Jaguar XK — still can’t compete with sportier handling rivals like the 2010 BMW M6. However, reviewers find that the 2010 Jaguar XKR makes a fabulous grand tourer.
What is the top speed of a Jaguar XKR?
Jaguar Sequential Shift allows for drivers to choose between “Drive” and “Sport” transmission modes. According to Jaguar, the 2010 XKR has a top speed of 155 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. The EPA reports that the 2010 Jaguar XKR nets a city/highway fuel economy of 15/22 mpg.
How big is the front suspension on a Jaguar XKR?
Since the XKR is heavy—about 4000 pounds—the front suspension bushings and rear shock absorbers suffer additional wear and tear. Wires in the XKR’s Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) tend to fray. The exterior lacquer commonly peels on early-2000s Jaguars.
Is the Jaguar XK8 the same as the XKR?
And it has the same basic underpinnings as its XK8 sibling, which shares its XJ-S platform with the Aston Martin DB7. But the 2000–06 XKR is a luxury sports car that can stand on its own merits—and that includes the Jag’s current market value, which is so far below its original MSRP that you might wonder what exactly is wrong with the thing.