Jaguar XK &XKR

Jaguar XKR

Jaguar is well known for their luxury cars, but what about their ultra luxury cars? The Jaguar XK and the more powerful XKR are Jaguar's launch into the ultra luxury market. Both the XK and the XKR come either as a coupe or convertible. The XK was originally produced in 1997 and has been revised for the 2007 year. The largest difference between the XK and the XKR is the engine. While the XK has 300 horsepower, the XKR has 420 horsepower from the same V8 as the XK but with the addition of a supercharger. Both vehicles are computer limited to 155 mp/h (250 km/h), but they may be capable of more than that. To aid in safety, the new XK is equipped with a sensor that will raise the hood of the car, slightly, if a pedestrian is struck, decreasing potential harm to the person. With the XK and the XKR, Jaguar has undoubtedly secured itself a place among the great ultra luxury car makers.
All specs. and prices are based on the coupe version of both cars.

Jaguar XK

Performance

Acceleration (XK): 0-100 km/h (0-62 mp/h) in 6.2 sec. ;

Acceleration (XKR): 0-100 km/h (0-62 mp/h) in 5.1 sec.

Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mp/h)

Engine

Type (XK): supercharged V8Power: 300 hp.

Type (XKR):420 hp.

Displacement: 4196 cc (both)

Price

Base: $75,500 (£39,100; €57,200) (XK);

Base:$86,500 (£44,760; €65,500) (XKR)