What kind of car is the Jaguar XKR?
When we reviewed the naturally aspirated 2007 Jaguar XK last year, we were smitten by its gorgeous looks, refined power, and balletic handling. A week after we (reluctantly) gave our test car back, Coventry unveiled the XKR and we fell in love all over again.
How does ACC work in a Jaguar XKR?
To set the ACC in the Jaguar XKR Convertible, drivers use a couple of rotary dials mounted on the right-hand side of the steering wheel. One of these controllers sets the car’s maximum cruising speed, the other is used to select one of three preset distances from the car in front.
What kind of cruise control does the XKR have?
The XKR’s adaptive cruise control is set using steering-wheel-mounted rotary controls.
Is the 2008 Jaguar XKR convertible with Bluetooth?
On a more tech-friendly note, the 2008 XKR Convertible does come with Bluetooth hands-free calling as standard. With a phone paired, drivers are presented with an onscreen keypad to dial outgoing calls, which is accessible even when the car is moving along.
When did the Jaguar XK8 series come out?
The Jaguar XK series (XK8 and XKR) is a grand tourer produced by British carmaker Jaguar since 1996. The car was introduced in Geneva Motor Show on March 5th 1996. It is the replacement of the XJS, and is available as a coupé and convertible.
Is the 2008 Jaguar XKR convertible a good car?
The Good The 2008 Jaguar XKR Convertible combines all the beautiful sheet metal of the XK with a punchy performance upgrade for a tech- and comfort-laden ride with feline handling. The Bad Despite shelling out more than $100K, XKR Convertible owners have no way to listen to their iPods on the road.
What’s the difference between a Jaguar XK and XKR?
It’s difficult to describe the difference between the XK and the XKR: to continue the ballet theme, if driving the XK was like sipping champagne with a ballerina, then getting behind the wheel of the XKR is like doing shots of vodka with Vaslav Nijinsky.
To set the ACC in the Jaguar XKR Convertible, drivers use a couple of rotary dials mounted on the right-hand side of the steering wheel. One of these controllers sets the car’s maximum cruising speed, the other is used to select one of three preset distances from the car in front.
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.
Other high performance sports cars are more driver focussed. Sitting at the top of the Jaguar performance range is the thunderous XKR – the supercharged version of the standard XK. It really is a very special car with stunning performance, great muscular looks and an elegant interior.
Is the Jaguar XK convertible a good car?
The Jaguar XK convertible is an excellent car in almost every respect, but the standout feature is the way it looks. It might have been on sale for a few years, but still looks fresh and turns heads like few others. Interested in buying a Jaguar XKR?
Where did the 2006 Jaguar XK come from?
1st owner purchased on 08/17/07 and owned in MD until 03/14/18 • 2nd owner purchased on 03/14/18 and owned in DE until 06/13/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 7,688 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 696 miles/year.
Why is my soft top on my Jaguar XK not working?
This video will show you the first thing to check when your convertible top on a Jaguar XK or XKR is not working. This is a commonly overlooked issue when the Jaguar soft top is not working. There are more details if you need it in the owner’s manual. Feel free to reach out to me if this does not work for you or you need more help. Loading…