The XKR from the big cat resurfaces with even more exquisite characteristics that would definitely make a big difference in everyone’s driving experience. The 2008 Jaguar XKR has a performance and looks of the customary XK by supercharging the 4.2-liter AJ-V8 engine and adding delicate musculature to the framework.

Sports XK Jaguars are graceful, feline, and, candidly stunning. That's a tradition going back to the XK120 of 1948, surrounding the later XK140 and XK150, and concluding in the XK-E in 1961, measured by many to be the most beautiful car ever.

SPECIFICATIONS

2008 Jaguar XKR Coupe

• Base Price -$ 86,035
• Price As Tested - $ 89,200
• Engine Type - supercharged and intercooled dual overhead cam 32-valve aluminum alloy V8
• Engine Size - 4.2 liters / 256 cu. in.
• Horsepower - 420 @ 6000 rpm
• Torque (lb-ft) - 413 @ 4000 rpm
• Transmission - 6-speed automatic with manual-shift mode
• Wheelbase / Length - 108.3 in. / 188.6 in.
• Curb Weight - 3814 lbs.
• Pounds Per Horsepower - 9.1
• Fuel Capacity - 18.8 gal.
• Fuel Requirement - 91 octane unleaded premium gasoline
• Tires - f: 245/40 ZR19, r: 275/35 ZR19 Pirelli PZero Rosso
• Brakes, front/rear - vented disc / vented disc, ABS standard
• Suspension, front/rear - independent double wishbone / independent multi-link with halfshaft acting as upper suspension link. eCATS electronically-controlled active damping control
• Drivetrain - longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
  

PERFORMANCE

• EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon
• city / highway / observed - 15 / 23 / 20.5
• 0 to 60 mph - 4.9  sec