Second-Hand Jaguar XKR
Used Jaguar XKR
The release of a new Jaguar is always a cause for excitement and the sleek, powerful XKR was no exception to that rule. The Jaguar XKR retains the classic Jag's elegance but adds a visual athleticism backed up by an immense 420bhp, 4.2 litre V8, revised to a 510 bhp 5.0 litre in 2009. There are two versions available, coupe or convertible, plus a luxury Portfolio edition. Twin air inlets, a Variable Inlet Camshaft Timing system, variable valve timings and a host of other futuristic innovations give an effortless feel to what is in fact astonishing performance. Fortunately, the XKR's brakes are as effective as its accelerator pedal and the rear-wheel drive handles tracks and corners with equal aplomb. It's the stuff dreams are made of.
What You Get
The interior of a used XKR exhibits all the refined luxury and craftsmanship you would expect of a Jaguar. It is more practical than the XK8, with a relatively roomy cabin and superior luggage space, but every bit as elegant. Gone is the splash of wood across the dash in favour of a more restrained fascia with a choice of wood or aluminium detailing. A 7-inch touchscreen offers you control facilities for the audio system, satellite navigation, climate control and Bluetooth. The convertible has one of the most impressive hoods out there, both in fit and performance with road noise almost undetectable. Its supple, ultra-sleek exterior is complemented by 20-inch alloys as standard, performance brakes and a quad exhaust.
How it Drives
An ultra-light, aluminium bodyshell, up-to-the-minute six-speed sequential shift gearbox with three driving modes and all the best in modern automotive technology combine to make the used Jaguar XKR the ride of your life. Drive mode is the best of automatic transmissions for everyday motoring, Sports mode is a more dynamic and responsive setting with adaptive software to react to driver behaviour and road conditions, while Hill Recognition mode balances the torque ratios for the most appropriate power output for the incline or decline encountered.