Jaguar XKR revealed!

Kowalski · June 29th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Jaguar XKR - the cat's out of the bag
Source: www.autoblog.it

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Snap. Don't know who is getting canned over this rather large leak, but official pics of the Jaguar XKR that was supposed to make its world debut at the British Motor Show in July have made their way onto the world wide web. From what we know the XKR will come with a supercharged 4.2L V8 developing 416 horsepower. Available in both coupè and cabriolet versions, the hardtop will be able to reach 62 mph in 5.2 seconds with the droptop not far behind at 5.3 seconds. The ferocious cat's terminal velocity will be electronically limited to 155 mph.

Pricing for high-po XKR will be EUR 94,990 for the coupe and EUR 102,990 for the cabriolet. The visual changes lend a new look to this precocious cat that appears remarkably show worthy. From the hood scallops to the mesh grille and air intakes to the aluminum-trimmed air outlet aft of the front wheels, the XKR's got style aplenty.

[Original article in Italian, translated through the www.autoblog.com]

static · June 29th, 2006, 05:31 PM

Whoaa that front end looks hideous, I cannot belive they have slept something like that through! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

The back is nice though.

FATMOUSE · June 29th, 2006, 05:34 PM

I don't like the grill in the front. Look's ok aside from that.

lnldrvr · June 29th, 2006, 05:38 PM

Hmm, weird front images/smilies/mellow.gif

but all in all pretty nice.

Labcoatguy · June 29th, 2006, 05:39 PM

I've figured out the problem with the Jag's front end: too much headlight, not enough grille, especially that middle oval. Quad tailpipes make any car look good, but the taillights look awkward too, just like the non-R. This is shaping up to be the new XJS: coming right after the amazing XK8, it's just dull.

ishigakisensei · June 29th, 2006, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowalski

Snap. Don't know who is getting canned over this rather large leak, but official pics of the Jaguar XKR that was supposed to make its world debut at the British Motor Show in July have made their way onto the world wide web.

Nothing new or even unexpected. I can see someone getting canned for releasing info in principle, but the new XKR is not groundbreaking in any way. Great car and I love it though, but nothing I was not expecting in either style or performance.

Lilleput · June 29th, 2006, 06:00 PM

Just another coupé images/smilies/sad.gif

Dosent do anything for me, rather bland and boring.

thedguy · June 29th, 2006, 06:13 PM

Not that I could afford to buy it, but I'd pass on that car on the basis that they hid that engine... I HATE engine covers. A sports car should be able to show off it's engine, not hide it under a hideous piece of plastic.

evans · June 29th, 2006, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thedguy

Not that I could afford to buy it, but I'd pass on that car on the basis that they hid that engine... I HATE engine covers. A sports car should be able to show off it's engine, not hide it under a hideous piece of plastic.

+1.. well, I wouldn't pass on the car, but I don't like engine covers :p

ViperGTS-R · June 29th, 2006, 11:00 PM

Why do i still think that it looks a lot like the Hyundai Tiburon or Coupe or whatever else it's called anyway

watto · June 29th, 2006, 11:47 PM

Gorgeous. Maybe the front is a little too bling but hell, you don't see it when you're reaching 60 in 5.2 secs images/smilies/vampire.gif

MarcoM · June 30th, 2006, 12:10 AM

Damn! That front too much rabbit grill on the front...

ishigakisensei · June 30th, 2006, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ViperGTS-R

Why do i still think that it looks a lot like the Hyundai Tiburon or Coupe or whatever else it's called anyway

Americans see a lot of the Ford Taurus in the front and as much as I adore this car, I can see the similarity too.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7b/2000_Ford_Taurus.jpg

bartboy9891 · June 30th, 2006, 02:20 AM

I dont like its looks. I want to like it, i just can't.
But who knows, it might grow on me with time. and its still an auto...

wooflepoof · June 30th, 2006, 04:34 AM

even though its a bit girly, i prefer the old XK.

flyingfridge · June 30th, 2006, 04:44 AM

I still look at it and say, that is such a perfect descendant of the E-Type

http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/13-23444-528257-23017/E-type.jpg

petraman · June 30th, 2006, 05:10 AM

I can't believe you don't like it! My neighbor has one, it's absolutely gorgeous. Albiet, the sound it makes is not that raspy as top gear might make it seem images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

fbc · June 30th, 2006, 08:37 AM

Mmmm yes, one XKR coupe please (even though I don't think the mesh grilles look all that good).

Peter3hg · June 30th, 2006, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedguy

Not that I could afford to buy it, but I'd pass on that car on the basis that they hid that engine... I HATE engine covers. A sports car should be able to show off it's engine, not hide it under a hideous piece of plastic.

That really is a bad excuse to not want a car. How often do you actually look under the bonnet?

SL65 · June 30th, 2006, 10:08 AM

I do love it but that grill makes me scratch my head a bit.

June 29th, 2006, 05:04 PM	#1
Kowalski Joined: Jan 6th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Manchester -UK Posts: 265 Car: It's German, it's an estate, it's got a V6 and DSG Rep Power: 17	Jaguar XKR revealed! Jaguar XKR - the cat's out of the bag Source: www.autoblog.it Snap. Don't know who is getting canned over this rather large leak, but official pics of the Jaguar XKR that was supposed to make its world debut at the British Motor Show in July have made their way onto the world wide web. From what we know the XKR will come with a supercharged 4.2L V8 developing 416 horsepower. Available in both coupè and cabriolet versions, the hardtop will be able to reach 62 mph in 5.2 seconds with the droptop not far behind at 5.3 seconds. The ferocious cat's terminal velocity will be electronically limited to 155 mph. Pricing for high-po XKR will be EUR 94,990 for the coupe and EUR 102,990 for the cabriolet. The visual changes lend a new look to this precocious cat that appears remarkably show worthy. From the hood scallops to the mesh grille and air intakes to the aluminum-trimmed air outlet aft of the front wheels, the XKR's got style aplenty. [Original article in Italian, translated through the www.autoblog.com]

June 29th, 2006, 05:31 PM	#2
static Joined: Jan 12th, 2005 Last Online: 08:29 PM Location: Southern Finland Age: 22 Posts: 712 Rep Power: 18	Whoaa that front end looks hideous, I cannot belive they have slept something like that through! The back is nice though.

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FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: 10:33 PM Location: NYC Posts: 3,097 Rep Power: 35	I don't like the grill in the front. Look's ok aside from that. __________________ woohoo someone changed my sig

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lnldrvr Previously Known As Lonely_Driver Joined: Nov 13th, 2004 Last Online: 08:20 AM Location: Finland Age: 23 Posts: 138 Car: a slow one Rep Power: 17	Hmm, weird front but all in all pretty nice.

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Lilleput Evo-less Joined: Jun 10th, 2005 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: United Kingdom of Denmark Age: 25 Posts: 2,982 Car: Ford S-Max Titanium - 268hp Rep Power: 71	Just another coupé Dosent do anything for me, rather bland and boring. __________________

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watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 5,412 Car: 1997 VW Golf MkIII CL, Giant OCR 3 Rep Power: 58	Gorgeous. Maybe the front is a little too bling but hell, you don't see it when you're reaching 60 in 5.2 secs

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petraman Joined: Jun 11th, 2006 Last Online: August 9th, 2006 Location: Granville, Ohio. Home of the country road :-D Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	I can't believe you don't like it! My neighbor has one, it's absolutely gorgeous. Albiet, the sound it makes is not that raspy as top gear might make it seem __________________ "The thing is that it's a gearbox, ok? It has one job to do, one job! Pull the lever: Am I a pencil? Am I cauliflower? I'M A GEARBOX! OH HEAVENS! I MUST SWAP SOME COGS AROUND!" - JC on the Smart Coupe Roadster

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fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 09:14 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,641 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 82	Mmmm yes, one XKR coupe please (even though I don't think the mesh grilles look all that good). __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: 08:31 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,196 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	I do love it but that grill makes me scratch my head a bit.

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