An old powerful heart, but a brand new exterior design that transformed the XKR into a real head turner.
While the drivetrain was nothing new, the power was increased by 20 hp with changes made to the Eaton supercharger. The previous XKR had “only” 400 hp, however the 4.2-liter V8 powerplant developed 420 hp with the 2006 model.

To achieve better handling and even fuel consumption, Jaguar fitted the XKR with a lighter and stiffer aluminum monocoque. The monocoque was taken from the 2005 Advanced Lightweight Coupe concept car. The sporty GT was equipped with firmer springs and dampers and bigger brakes compared to the previous generation.

The exterior design included subtle changes with a deeper and squarer chin, as well as aluminum mesh grilles. The 200 model featured quad exhausts, subtle R badging and a refreshed interior with redesigned seats and a new aluminum finish.

A really fast vehicle, the XKR took only 4.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h, and that was impressive for a grand touring car.

With great muscular looks and an elegant interior, the XKR gave the driver a special feeling while behind the wheel due to the high-quality craftmanship.

If the 420 hp wasn’t enough, a more powerful version was launched in 2009 and the XKR featured a 5.0-liter engine that developed 510 hp and 625 Nm of torque, with the sprint to 100 kph taking only 4.6 seconds.