Description
New 12 Months MOT: ULEZ Compliant, Comprehensive Warranty Cover Incl. Nationwide Delivery Options Available, Incl. Home & Office Delivery, Warranted Low Mileage. Maintained Regardless Of Cost, Exceptional Service History With Documented Evidence. We Are Proud To Present A Great Example of this Stunning, Highly Collectible Modern Day Classic. A Grand Tourer With The Heart & Soul Of A Sports Car, R Model Jaguar XKR 4. 2 V8 Supercharged Auto 2dr Coupe 420 BHP. Registered April 2008/ 08 Finished In Midnight Metallic With Electric Heated Memory Luxury Softgrain Warm Charcoal Leather Seats With Aluminium Weave & Piano Black Trim, Comes With Service History, Jaguar Main Dealer & Jaguar Independent Specialist, 2 Key Fobs, Leather Folder, Owners Manual, Service History & Invoices, MOT Exp: 12 Months. Spec: XKR Aerodynamic Pack: Rear Spoiler, Active Differential, 20" Senta Alloys, Auto/ Sport Transmission, Leather Capped Aluminium Gearknob, Super Performance Brakes, Bonnet Louvres With supercharged Script, Sports Active Exhaust With Quad Tailpipes, Keyless Entry & Keyless start, Cruise Control, Electric Heated Multifunctional Leather Steering Wheel With Paddle Shifters, Daytime Running Lights, BI Functional Xenon Headlights With Auto Lights, Headlight Washers, Rear LED Lights, Park Assist Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Powerfolding Side Mirros, Jaguar Premium Surround Sound System, Sat-Nav, 6 Disc CD Changer, Radio/ CD/ MP3/ AUX, Blue-Tooth & Audio Streaming, Heated Leather Steering Wheel, Electric Heated & Cooled Memory Luxury Softgrain Warm Charcoal Leather Seats With Aluminium Weave & Piano Black Trim, Electric Lumbar Supports, Front Arm Rest With Cup Holders, Premium Suede Headlining, Auto Wipers, Auto Dimming Interior & Exterior Mirrors, Heated Front & Windscreen, Aluminium Pedals, Spare Tyre. The 2008 Jaguar XKR 4. 2 V8 Auto is a high-performance luxury grand tourer known for its lightweight all-aluminium construction and supercharged powertrain. This specific Euro 4 model represents the refined 4. 2L era (X150 generation) before the transition to the 5. 0L engine in 2009.
People love the 2008 XKR because it hits a "sweet spot" between classic Jaguar elegance and modern performance.
Timeless Design: Designed by Ian Callum (who also designed Astons), the XKR’s all-aluminium body still looks modern today. It has that classic "long bonnet, short tail" silhouette that gives it a massive road presence.
The "Bulletproof" 4. 2L Engine: While the later 5. 0L is faster, many enthusiasts prefer this 4. 2L supercharged V8 because it is considered more reliable, simpler to maintain, and lacks the timing chain issues sometimes found in later models.
The Sound: It features a distinct, mechanical "supercharger whine" combined with a deep V8 growl. It’s a sophisticated sound—loud when you want it to be, but quiet enough for a long motorway cruise.
Daily Driveability: Unlike many supercars, the XKR is actually comfortable. It uses "Computer Active Technology Suspension" (CATS) that adjusts to the road, making it a genuine grand tourer you can drive for hundreds of miles without fatigue.
Modern Classic Value: You get 420bhp and a luxury interior for the price of a used hatchback. Because it was the last of the 4. 2L cars, it's holding its value well and is widely considered a future classic.
Interior Craftsmanship: It’s a quintessential British cabin—heavy on high-quality leather, wood (or aluminium) veneers, and a sense of "clubhouse" luxury that modern, screen-heavy interiors often lack.
