Highlights
- Only 21,719 miles from new
- Three registered keepers
- Paramount 450 performance upgrades
- Full service history with recent service
- Long MOT to October 2024
- ABS module recently refurbished
The Appeal
The 400bhp supercharged XKR delivers supercar performance. But, as with any quick car, there is always a select few that wants to go faster.
For those XKR buyers there was Paramount. The firm offered a very high end tuning service that hiked power to a heady 450bhp. Handling and braking were similarly improved.
These ‘Paramount 450’ cars are both rare and sought out by enthusiasts. This one is a particularly treat, an exceptionally low mileage car with full service history. The condition reflects the handful of owners and mileage.
It comes to market finished in a popular colour scheme and equipped with a recent service and long MOT.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 27th May 1998
- Three registered keepers
- Vendor is only selling due to recent loss of garage space
- Factory book pack set in good condition
- Stamped service book with details below
- History file with various invoices
- MOT to 10th October 2024 with 21,233 miles showing on test and minor advisories
- Garage stored
Service history:
- 2,527 miles
- 5,572 miles
- 9,549 miles
- 21,642 miles
The Condition
- Excellent underside and bodywork with no corrosion
- Popular dark blue metallic paintwork in very good order
- Upgraded BBS bolted alloys in good order with only light marks
- Mix of Pirelli and Dunlop tyres
- Space saver spare wheel
- Interior in great condition due to low mileage, including the seats
- Burr walnut veneers and wood and leather wheel
- Paramount 450 gear knob
- Factory stereo with Harmon Kardon speakers
- Few light marks on the interior, but nothing significant
- Vendor advises minor scratch marks on tright wing
- There is also a small surface scratch on the bumper, likely due to cleaning
The Mechanics
- 3,996cc AJV8 Jaguar engine with supercharger
- Tuned to 450bhp by Paramount
- 5spd automatic transmission with Jaguar J-Gate
- Paramount upgrades include brakes, ECU, air intake and suspension
- AP Racing upgraded brake calipers
- ABS module was recently refurbished due to a common problem with dry solder joints
- Great sounding engine, fast acceleration, and excellent road holding
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