Pros Stunning
looks. Advanced aluminium construction. Powerful, superlative performance. Total
luxury.
Cons
Nothing. Probably the best sport coupes/convertibles in the world.
Overview
The Jaguar XK series - XK8 and XKR - is the replacement of
the XJS, available as coup and convertible since
1997. The supercharged version is known as the XKR. The XK8 was the first 8 cylinder vehicle
produced by Jaguar. Both the XK8 and XKR are electronically limited to a max of
155mph and come standard with a navigation system and self-leveling
Xenon headlamps for the XKR and as options for the XK8. Jaguars Adaptive
Cruise Control is an optional feature available on both models. Both come with
all-leather interior, burl walnut trim and side
airbags. In 2005 the XK was relaunched, pushing the
values of GT sports car motoring further. In 2006 the XKR pushed the boat out
even further. Basically the XKR is a combination of supercar
performance and optimum performance grand tourer. The
latest model is an impressive all rounder with 4.2 L supercharged V8 engines
and all over luxury features, including 20ins Setanta
Alloy wheels. The Jaguar XK was Car of the Year and GT of the Year at the Top
Gear 2006 Awards, the first time Jaguar won this award from the biggest selling
UK motoring
publication.
2007 Jaguar XKR
Available in coupe and convertible, dramatically
beautiful to look at and with high performance. Built with Jaguars
famous aluminium monocoque bodyshell
constructed with advanced aerospace technology. In an accident, the aluminium body
shell is engineered to deform progressively during impact. Advanced Adaptive
Restraint Technology adds more safety. In a fraction of a
second ARTS assesses the direction and force of an impact and deploys
the precise airbag energy levels required for optimum occupant protection.
2007 Special Edition Portfolio XKR Model
- 4.2-litre
supercharged sports car electronically controlled top speed of 155mph
- Accelerate
to 60mph in just 4.9 seconds.
Enhanced front bumper - Bonnet
louvers
- Aluminium-finish
grilles
- Side
power vents
- Exclusive
celestial black exterior paint
- 20-inch
polished
five-spoke alloy wheels
- Simple,
clear information displays
- Advanced
aluminium construction
- Rides
exceptionally well
- New
advanced
- Engine-spun
aluminium veneer
- New
alloy and leather gearshift selector
- Soft-grab
door handles
- Contrast
stitching throughout
- Leather-edged
mats with jaguar logo
- Distinctive
portfolio
- Soft
grain leather interior
- Specially
designed bowers & speaker system [B]
[B]
Main Specification
XKR 4.2L V8 Supercharged Coup, XKR
4.2L V8 Supercharged Convertible
- Acceleration
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) sec 4.9 (5.2) 5.0 (5.3)
- Top
speed mph (km/h) 155 limited (250) 155 limited (250)
- Cylinders/valves
per cylinder 8/4
- Bore/stroke
mm
- Capacity
cc 4,196
- Maximum
power (kW) @ rev/min 420 (306) @ 6,250 420
(306) @ 6,250
- Maximum
torque . (Nm) @ rev/min 413 (560) @ 4,000 413 (560) @ 4,000
- Compression
ratio:
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
- Weight
lb (kg) 3,671 (1,665) 3,781 (1,715)
- Gross
vehicle weight lb (kg)) 4,586 (2,080) 4,674 (2,120)
- Length
mm 4,791
- Width
(including mirrors) mm 2,070
- Width
(with mirrors folded in) mm 1,892
- Height
mm 1,322 1,329
- Wheelbase
mm 2,752
Standard Security
- Remote
control central locking with deadlocks and drive-away locking
- Intrusion
and alarm with passive sounder and
battery back-up
- Microwave
intrusion sensor
- Engine
immobiliser
- Locking
wheel nuts
- Valet
function
Standard Safety
- Adaptive
Restraint Technology System (A.R.T.S.)
- Airbags,
front and side (driver and front passenger)
- Belt
minder system (front seats only)
- Front
seat whiplash reduction system
- Trac DSC (Dynamic Stability Control)
- Pedestrian
Contact Sensing automatically deployable bonnet system
- Roll-Over
Protection System (convertible only)
- ISOfix anchor points for rear child seat
- Front
and rear seat belt pre-
Selected Standard Features Extra To XK Version
XKR 4.2L V8 Supercharged Coup, XKR
4.2L V8 Supercharged Convertible
- Jaguar
R vented discs with black painted callipers and Jaguar R Logo front and
rear
- Front
mesh grilles, upper and lower with aluminium finish
- Bonnet
- R
side power vents with aluminium finish
- Side
window surrounds with aluminium finish (
only)
- Unique
R front and rear bumpers
- Rear
signature blade with aluminium finish
- Quad
tailpipes with polished finish
- Unique
R front fog lamps with body colour mesh surround
- Heated
exterior mirrors with electric adjustment, power folding, auto-dimming and
- Jupiter
8.5J x 19" (front) 9.5J x 19" (rear) alloy wheels
- R
interior theme
- R
Sport seats with leather seat facings
- Aluminium
Weave pattern veneer on centre console and facia
- Luxury
Sport interior theme
- Ivory
trim
- Aluminium
Knurled pattern veneer on centre console and facia F
- Burr
Walnut veneer on centre console and facia F
- Burr
Walnut/leather heated steering wheel and Burr Walnut
- Poplar
veneer on centre console and facia F
- Poplar/leather
heated steering wheel and Poplar
- Automatic
air recirculation with 5 settings
- Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) with Forward Alert
- Jaguar
Smart Key System with keyless entry
- Senta 8.5J x 20" (front) 9.5J x 20" (rear)
alloy wheels
- Carelia 8.5J x 19" (front) 9.5J x 19" (rear)
alloy wheels
- Active
Front Lighting (dynamic pivoting headlamps)
- Parking
aid with front sensors
- Garage
door opener with overhead console remote control (operating frequency 0mhz
to 433mhz)
- Heated
windscreen with timer
- Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Jaguar
Premium Surround Sound System
