Highlights

• A very lightly used example of the powerhouse Jaguar XKR supercharged coupe
• In an excellent condition throughout commensurate with its 25,000-mile history
• Complete with a full Jaguar service history and long, current MOT

The Appeal

This is a lightly used example having covered an average of little over 1,500 a year. As such it presents in an excellent and pristine condition throughout. Add to this the popular and sporting Stratus Grey over Ivory colourway and full Jaguar service history and you have a rarely seen example that really belies its 15-year age.

The History and Paperwork

• This XKR is a UK specification and supplied car from new
• It was first supplied by Appleyard Jaguar in Bradford 
• This was in November 2008 the same date as the car’s first registration 
• The first owner appears to have retained the car for around six years
• The second owner acquired the car in 2014 at around 16,000 miles
• This owner used and enjoyed the car until July 2022
• In this time the second owner only added around 9,000 miles in that time
• The current owner acquired the XKR in July 2022
• The car today has only covered little over 25,000 miles in total
• There is a good level of paperwork reported available with the Jaguar
• This included the current V5 registration document
• The current MOT is valid until March 2024
• Despite its low mileage the Jaguar has been fastidiously serviced
• The original service book is present and documents a full Jaguar Dealer service history
• This amounts to six services covering mileages from 3,874 to 24,863
• The most recent service was in June 2022 and a mere 400 miles ago

The Interior

• The Jaguar XKR cabin combines both a sporting and luxurious ambiance
• This example features an attractive Ivory and black cabin
• The seats are finished in perforated soft grain leather
• These are heavily bolstered for optimum support and comfort
• The front seats are 10-way electrically adjustable with three stage heating
• A three-setting memory function is included and also adjusts mirrors and steering column
• The occasional rear seats are identically trimmed and equally pristine
• The door cards and rear side panels are finished in a mix of ivory and black
• These and the light, suede effect headlining are pristine and original
• The carpets are finished in black and are protected by Jaguar carpet mats in the front
• The dashboard is finished in stitched black leather top and bottom rolls
• The centre section is finished with a matt alloy accent panel
• The “R” inscribed, white on black dials sit within a hooded binnacle
• These are behind the three-spoke, leather multifunction steering wheel
• The centre console houses the liquid crystal display screen
• This includes a six-zone message centre including trip computer
• This also manages the controls of the Bowers and Wilkins premium sound system
• A satellite navigation and Bluetooth telephone system are also included
• The boot is surprisingly commodious and accessed via the big opening hatch
• The boot floor is protected by rubber topped chromed rubbing strips
• An underfloor storage area houses tools, jack and associated equipment

The Exterior

• Given its mileage and history the car presents beautifully
• The metallic grey paintwork exudes a dep and lustrous shine throughout
• The bodywork is equally well presented throughout
• All the XKR specific touches are present and correct
• These include the lovely, quad chromed tail pipes
• The “Supercharged” embossed, body coloured bonnet louvres are present
• The aluminium finish mesh grill inserts and side vents round off the look
• The XKR sits purposefully on the optional 20-inch “Nevis” alloy wheels
• Theses have embossed centre sections bearing the “Supercharged Jaguar” text
• These present in an excellent condition and allow sight of the R inscribed red callipers
• A matching set of quality Michelin Pilot Sport tyres are fitted
• These are a staggered set with 285/30s at the rear and 255/35s at the front
• The light lenses and cabin glass all appear to be in excellent, original condition

The Mechanics

• The highlight of the Jaguar XKR is always going to be that sublime supercharged V8
• This is an all alloy, quad overhead camshaft 32 valve 4,196cc unit
• An Eaton supercharger and intercooler are also fitted
• In this guise this unit was originally rated at 420bhp at 6,250rpm
• An impressive 413Ib-ft of torque was also on tap
• The power is fed to the rear wheels via a six speed ZF automatic transmission
• The suspension is fully independent fitted with eCATS adaptive dampers
• Brakes are highly specified 355mm and 326mm vented discs front and rear
• The under-bonnet presentation is very good and entirely original
• Extensive engine covers are fitted complete with Supercharged embossing
• Given the car’s mileage and full Jaguar service history this is a well-sorted example
• The owner attests to its mechanicals being “like new” 

Summary