Vehicle Description
2007 Jaguar XKR Black Coupe Why This Car Is Special The Jaguar XKR
is a two-door grand touring 2+2 manufactured and marketed by Jaguar
Cars from 1996-2014 in coupe and convertible body styles, across
two generations. No sports cars is more revered then the Jaguar
E-type. Borne of racing, enthusiasts have been rebuilding them ever
since the first ones. Jaguar says that this new 2007 XK-series
signals a revival of its sports car heritage, without forsaking the
brand�€�s posh status. The 2007 Jaguar XKR we have at Skyway
Classics represents a big step forward in the bold and
performance-driven XKR lineage. A combination of technology and
tradition that delivers on its tall order and puts this cat at the
head of the pack. Features 2007 Jaguar XKR Coupe 4.2L V-8 Engine
Supercharged 6-spd auto w/OD Transmission 420 horsepower @ 6,000
rpm 413 ft/lbs Torque @ 4,000 rpm Rear-wheel Drive type ABS and
driveline Traction control Silver aluminum Wheels Leather Seat trim
Driver and passenger Lumbar support Navigation system Parking
assist Front air conditioning, dual zone automatic Driver and front
passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback Heated front seats AM/FM,
seek-scan Radio 1st row LCD monitor Keyfob Remote keyless entry
Front and rear Fog/driving lights Heated mirrors Windshield wipers
- rain sensing Black paint Long hood that bears the classic Jaguar
bulge Mechanical Specs The powerplant on our XKR a
variable-valve-timing-and-intake factory tweaks to Jaguar's
familiar supercharged 4.2-liter V-8 yield 30 more horses and 14
more pound-feet of torque over last year's XKR. At the test track
these supercharged beauties ran to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and turned
the quarter-mile in 13.0 seconds at 109 mph. Stopping numbers are
equally impressive: from 70 mph to a standstill in 163 feet. No
manual transmission was offered but the six-speed automatic in the
XKR features rev-matching downshifts, paddle shifters on the
steering wheel, and a sport setting that does an amazing job of
channeling downshifting into the right gear for upcoming corners.
The XKR has a control arm front and multi-link rear suspension,
aided by Computer Active Technology Suspension, which instantly
adjusts suspension damping. To put power to the pavement, are black
10-spoke mag wheels and performance tires. Interior Our XKR coddles
driver and passenger with its comfortable leather-wrapped interior.
An excellent and easy-to-decipher touch screen manages the radio,
the navigation system, and a myriad of vehicle settings.
Temperature and fan controls remain in their usual location on the
dashboard, and there are steering-wheel controls for the radio. It
has Power-seat controls on the door, round instruments with
lighting are separated by a multicolored information center that
defaults to an analog clock. At speed, the interior is hushed to
the tune of 71 dBA at 70 mph, thanks to the dual-mode exhaust that
turns down the volume when cruising. Under full-throttle
acceleration, the XKR unleashes 77 dBA of V-8 growl, and
supercharger whine is faint, staying in the background. Exterior
From inside or our black beauty, the only part of the XKR's
bodywork that is clearly visible is the long hood that bears the
classic Jaguar bulge. Viewed from outside, the XKR shows that
nearly all Jaguar styling attributes of the past are present and
accounted for. Long-established traits include the long hood with
louvers, the swept-back tail, the low-slung roofline, and the
oval-shaped grille. External differences between the R and lesser
XK8s are limited to additional vents in the front fascia and hood,
metal trim, a subtle decklid spoiler, and four polished exhaust
tips that peer from the more aggressive rear bumper. Conclusion The
fabled 2007 Jaguar XKR we have at Skyway Classics embodies the
essence of what a true Jaguar is supposed to be. It is sleek, fast,
and a superior sports car, with a combination of heritage, luxury,
and technology. The 2007 XKR was a
