Jaguar XKR boasting sales because of its stunning looks
Author: Richard Igo
Category: Automotive
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The Jaguar XK Convertible is an excellent car in almost every respect, but the standout feature is the way it looks. It might have been on sale for a few years, but still looks fresh and turns heads like few others. Unlike some luxury sportscars, the XK gets nothing but smiles and compliments.
There are few more beautiful cars than the Jaguar XK, and with the Convertible's roof folded it looks even better. It has been styled by Ian Callum; the designer responsible for the Aston Martin DB9.
Unlike many of its rivals, the lightweight Jaguar XK Convertible shuns the current trend for folding metal roofs for a traditional canvas set up. But that doesn't mean the big cat has dated technology.
Like the outside, the cabin is nothing short of sensational. It has the ability to make the driver feel special, which is rare in a sub £80,000 car and shames cars costing more than £100,000. The dash layout is simple, with the majority of ancillary controls accessible on or around the colour screen.
Although the Jaguar XKR Convertible has four seats, the reality is they're unusable for adults, with no legroom if a six footer is sitting up front. But it has a surprisingly large boot, measuring 283 litres; slightly less than the BMW 6 Series but much more than the Mercedes SL.
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Whereas the first-generation model was known as the XK8, its successor was badged merely as the XK.
From its introduction in March 2006, the XK was available in coupé or convertible forms, each powered by a 300bhp 4.2-litre V8. However, at the July 2006 British International motor show, a supercharged XK was unveiled, once again badged as the XKR.
Using the same 4.2-litre supercharged V8 as its predecessor, but now with 420bhp, the new car was once again offered in coupé or convertible guises. Even quicker than the XKR, the ultimate iteration of the breed was unveiled in spring 2008. Named the XK-RS, there was still 420bhp on tap from the supercharged V8, but various tweaks allowed the car to run to 174mph instead of the 155mph of the standard car. However, just 200 XK-RSs were offered throughout Europe.
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Date Submitted: 6/25/2009
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