Super TestCar reviews - Jaguar - XK - XKR rangeJaguar modelsOverviewJaguar's new supercharged XKR coupe and convertible hit the mark24 Apr 2007 By CHRIS HARRIS SECOND-generation XKR builds on the strengths of the superseded model – great looks, supercharged 4.2-litre V8 engine and slick 6-speed auto transmission. Under the familiar-looking body, however, is the new aluminium monocoque chassis that has similarly blessed the regular non-supercharged XK models with lighter weight and therefore better handling, braking, performance and fuel economy. Better still, the lightweight construction is much more torsionally rigid than the previous steel chassis, resulting in better ride and handling in both the coupe and convertible, as well as endowing the drop-top version with the solid feel of a hardtop. Model release date: 1 May 2007 to 1 March 2015 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelTHE high-performance XJR has been around since May 1998, soon after the original E-Type-inspired XK8 debuted. It was originally fitted with a 4.0-litre supercharged engine developing 276kW/525Nm, driving through a 5-speed automatic transmission. There has never been a manual gearbox available for the XKR. In October 2002 the XKR was upgraded significantly with a 4.2-litre version of the same engine and power increased to 298kW/553Nm. It was mated to a new 6-speed ZF automatic. |
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