Jaguar XKR


VIDEO: Jeremy Clarkson drifts a Jaguar XKR Convertible... in flippers

We missed the first part of this skit, as the video you're about to watch isn't from Top Gear, but rather from JC's newest DVD Dual Duel. Still, it does feature the Stig. And some ridiculous-yet-somehow-jealousy-inducing car-antics. Apparently, Jezza bragged that the Jag is such an easy to handle drifter all-star, that he could smash an apple... while wearing flippers. But he's not the only one wearing ridiculous shoes while hammering a big powerful car around a track. The Stig attempts to smash apples in a pair of wellingtons. The ... Read more →

Jaguar XKR GT2 will debut this week at Petit Le Mans Sam Abuelsamid

After announcing earlier this year that it would enter the American Le Mans Series with a new GT2 class XKR, Jaguar has remained silent on when the car would actually appear. That silence is now ...

Arden takes the Jaguar XKR Convertible into Supercar Territory Noah Joseph

Few things in life are better than a Jaguar XKR Convertible, But Arden is unconvinced. The German tuning house has a history of taking Britain's best and making them better, and now they've turned ...

Pics Aplenty: Jaguar lets the cat out of the bag with XKR Goodwood Special Noah Joseph

With its aggressive stance, classic lines and deep-throated growl, it'd take a really breathtaking array of exotic machinery to let a car like the Jaguar XKR go by unnoticed. Unfortunately for ...

In Tune With the Past: Arden re-issues limited-edition AJ18 XK Noah Joseph

The thing about limited editions is that there are bound to be at least a few customers disappointed that they couldn't get their hands on one. That's the whole point, keeping demand higher than ...

Jaguar officially announces XKR Goodwood Special... in lime green 5 months ago on Autoblog

In a press release announcing the cars it would be taking to this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, Jaguar's own Mike Cross has officially confirmed the coming of the Jaguar XKR Goodwood Special. We noted before that it would be louder and faster and detailed in satin graphite, but now we find ...

Jaguar to make a roaring lion? XKR Goodwood Special mooted 5 months ago on Autoblog

The details haven't been disbursed yet, but one of Jaguar's chief engineers has reportedly spilled the beans on a special XKR to be shown at Goodwood. Called, fittingly, the XKR Goodwood Special, it will get more power than the standard XKR's (shown above) 500 horses, and more audible snarl than ...

First Drive: 2010 Jaguar XFR, XKR and one of the best V8s on the market 6 months ago on Autoblog

About 20 minutes after heading south towards the Mediterranean, traffic on our four-lane roadway stops abruptly. The bus we have just passed pulls up on our right and an officer is standing in the middle of the roadway, waving the morass of motorists through – until we reach the head of ...

Rocketsports Racing brings Jaguar to ALMS GT2 ranks 7 months ago on Autoblog

It's been a while since we heard any news from Rocketsports racing. The long-time Trans Am competitors last turned up running in Champ Car. During the last several Trans Am seasons, Rocketsports ran Jaguar XKRs, and this weekend at the Long Beach ALMS round, Rocketsports boss Paul Gentilozzi ...

Detroit 2009: Jaguar unleashes 2010 XKR, this kitty has claws 11 months ago on Autoblog

Performance and efficiency. These are the two cardinal attributes that all car designers are aiming for these days, and Jaguar is no different. For the last few years, the automaker's latest XK has relied heavily on its riveted and bonded aluminum-intensive architecture to achieve low weight, ...

Spy Shots: Jaguar XK diesel under development 1 year ago on Autoblog

The reports are true: a 3.0-liter diesel Jaguar XK is on the way. The new XK, long due for a serious refresh, will show up in 2009 with the minor addition of the JaguarDrive selector a la XF and the major addition of a diesel engine to boost fuel economy and sales, along with two new V8s. Since ...

Jaguar XKR-S won't be coming to the States 1 year ago on Autoblog

One of the hottest Jags to roll out of Coventry isn't coming to our shores. The highly-tuned 420-hp Jaguar XKR-S sports coupe features stiffer springs, firmer dampers, thicker anti-roll bars, quickened steering, and lighter forged 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in performance rubber. Aerodynamic ...

Spy Shots: 2009 Jaguar XKR 1 year ago on Autoblog

The 2009 Jaguar XK-R has been spotted and shot doing the rounds in Europe. With so many other pots on the boil, like the XF-R and the new XJ, the XK-R is going the subtle route when it comes to changes. Up front, new intakes will be fitted under the headlights, while out back LED tail lights will be ...

Spy Shots: Jaguar XK-R with extra kick 2 years ago on Autoblog

Now that Jaguar and Aston Martin are no longer officially related, the leaping cat feels free to pounce on its former corporate sibling. The current Jaguar XK-R isn't enough to really challenge cars like the Aston Martin Vantage V8 or Porsche 911, so Jag is cooking up a hotter version -- an ...

Spy Shots: Jaguar XF coming with 500HP 2 years ago on Autoblog

It appears that the XKR caught with Jaguar's new JaguarDrive gear selector was also accompanied by a group of test mules for the upcoming XF sedan. The convoy was encountered in Austria where Jaguar has rented a house and garage behind a gas station to work on the cars in private, or so they ...

Spy Shots: JaguarDrive interface uncovered! 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image for more pics of the Jaguar XKR with JaguarDrive var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/design/Jaguar_s_new_transmission_selector_looks_straight_from_Star_Trek'; The spies at KGP Photography have been trying to capture Jaguar's new JaguarDrive transmission selector interface all week, ...

Chicago Auto Show: MotorWeek Drivers Choice Awards 2 years ago on Autoblog

We must admit that we were a bit surprised that MotorWeek's award for "Best Car of the Year" went to the Honda Fit. But, we suppose that it, uh, fits. We know, that was way too easy - feel free to mock us in the comments, we can take it. Here is the complete list of winners: Best of the Year: ...

2012 Porsche 928: Images and speculation 3 years ago on Autoblog

At the 1977 Geneva Auto Show, Porsche introduced the world to the 928, a – gasp – front-engine GT car that would compete with some of the great touring cars of its day. The portly Porsche achieved limited popularity over its 17-year run, but served as a sign of things to come when the ...

Supercharged Jaguar XKR to make British International Motor Show debut 3 years ago on Autoblog

Jaguar announced this morning that its new supercharged XKR high-performance coupe will make its world debut next month at the British International Motor Show in London. The automaker is keeping mum on the car's specifics for now, but expect additional information to trickle out as we get closer ...






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Chris, Dan, and Editor Paukert chat and give each other grief. Merriment ensues.

 
 

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