*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT N insurance loss in 03/2016 ***
Highlights
Limited edition Portfolio model, one of only 200 produced
Only 72,494 miles from new
Advisor-free MOT until 4th November 2025
Comprehensive recent service including brakes, tyres, and valley pipes
Owned by the vendor, a Jaguar enthusiast, since early 2022
The Appeal
The range-topping 'Portfolio' was the ultimate version of the much-admired supercharged V8 XKR, developed by Jaguar's Special Vehicles team and performance braking experts Alcon for the 2008 model year.
We performance-obsessed petrolheads often gloss over braking performance, but it's worth remembering that the faster you can stop, the faster you can go. With Alcon onboard, the stopping power was immense - the most powerful brakes ever fitted to a Jaguar at the time of manufacture. The Portfolio also featured 20" BBS wheels, special colours, an engine-turned aluminium dashboard, special kick plates, an alloy gear shifter, Bowers & Wilkins audio and much more. This was a highly equipped car reserved for a select few.
The vendor comments:
"I bought this Jag as a treat for myself after always saying that I’d have one eventually. When this limited edition portfolio model came up for sale, I jumped at it. I drove the car daily throughout the fuel cost crisis because I simply couldn’t resist not driving it!"
With only 72,494 miles on the clock and a recent MOT pass with no advisories, this XKR Portfolio is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner. It has been meticulously maintained, with recent servicing that includes new brakes, tyres, and valley pipes, ensuring it remains in top mechanical condition. The recent advisory-free MOT pass confirms this.
History and Paperwork
MOT until 4th November 2025
Four former registered keepers
72,494 miles
CAT N insurance loss (non-structural) from several years ago, professionally repaired
Recent service, including brakes, tyres, and valley pipes
V5C present
Original book pack
The Condition
Portfolio Celestial Black paint with a heavy blue flake, unopened 2.5-litre matching paint tin included
Bodywork in fair condition with some stone chips and marks on the front bumper, doors, boot lid, and sill
All wheels are lightly marked: one of the wheels has some curbing from a pothole but was found to be free from severe damage during a tyre change
Tyres are nearly new with only a few hundred miles covered
Interior electrics fully functional, with a new battery recently fitted
The audio system reportedly sounds fantastic
The Mechanics
4.2-litre supercharged AJ34S V8
Six-speed ZF automatic transmission
Alcon brakes are reportedly in great condition, with recent disc and pad replacements and regular fluid flushes at recommended two-year intervals
Suspension smooth with recent front link replacements and four-wheel alignment
Supercharger serviced and valley pipes fitted with heat-resistant shields a couple of years ago
The vendor notes that it is "pulls all the way up the rev range without issue and is beautifully smooth with a nice gentle burble from the exhaust"
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