2007 Jaguar XKR Black Coupe Why This Car Is Special The Jaguar XKR is a two-door grand touring 2+2 manufactured and marketed by Jaguar Cars from 1996-2014 in coupe and convertible body styles, across two generations. No sports cars is more revered then the Jaguar E-type. Borne of racing, enthusiasts have been rebuilding them ever since the first ones. Jaguar says that this new 2007 XK-series signals a revival of its sports car heritage, without forsaking the brandaˆ™s posh status. The 2007 Jaguar XKR we have at Skyway Classics represents a big step forward in the bold and performance-driven XKR lineage. A combination of technology and tradition that delivers on its tall order and puts this cat at the head of the pack. Features 2007 Jaguar XKR Coupe 4.2L V-8 Engine Supercharged 6-spd auto w/OD Transmission 420 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm 413 ft/lbs Torque @ 4,000 rpm Rear-wheel Drive type ABS and driveline Traction control Silver aluminum Wheels Leather Seat trim Driver and passenger Lumbar support Navigation system Parking assist Front air conditioning, dual zone automatic Driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback Heated front seats AM/FM, seek-scan Radio 1st row LCD monitor Keyfob Remote keyless entry Front and rear Fog/driving lights Heated mirrors Windshield wipers - rain sensing Black paint Long hood that bears the classic Jaguar bulge Mechanical Specs The powerplant on our XKR a variable-valve-timing-and-intake factory tweaks to Jaguar's familiar supercharged 4.2-liter V-8 yield 30 more horses and 14 more pound-feet of torque over last year's XKR. At the test track these supercharged beauties ran to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and turned the quarter-mile in 13.0 seconds at 109 mph. Stopping numbers are equally impressive: from 70 mph to a standstill in 163 feet. No manual transmission was offered but the six-speed automatic in the XKR features rev-matching downshifts, paddle shifters on the steering wheel, and a sport setting that does an amazing job of channeling downshifting into the right gear for upcoming corners. The XKR has a control arm front and multi-link rear suspension, aided by Computer Active Technology Suspension, which instantly adjusts suspension damping. To put power to the pavement, are black 10-spoke mag wheels and performance tires. Interior Our XKR coddles driver and passenger with its comfortable leather-wrapped interior. An excellent and easy-to-decipher touch screen manages the radio, the navigation system, and a myriad of vehicle settings. Temperature and fan controls remain in their usual location on the dashboard, and there are steering-wheel controls for the radio. It has Power-seat controls on the door, round instruments with lighting are separated by a multicolored information center that defaults to an analog clock. At speed, the interior is hushed to the tune of 71 dBA at 70 mph, thanks to the dual-mode exhaust that turns down the volume when cruising. Under full-throttle acceleration, the XKR unleashes 77 dBA of V-8 growl, and supercharger whine is faint, staying in the background. Exterior From inside or our black beauty, the only part of the XKR's bodywork that is clearly visible is the long hood that bears the classic Jaguar bulge. Viewed from outside, the XKR shows that nearly all Jaguar styling attributes of the past are present and accounted for. Long-established traits include the long hood with louvers, the swept-back tail, the low-slung roofline, and the oval-shaped grille. External differences between the R and lesser XK8s are limited to additional vents in the front fascia and hood, metal trim, a subtle decklid spoiler, and four polished exhaust tips that peer from the more aggressive rear bumper. Conclusion The fabled 2007 Jaguar XKR we have at Skyway Classics embodies the essence of what a true Jaguar is supposed to be. It is sleek, fast, and a superior sports car, with a combination of heritage, luxury, and technology. The 2007 XKR was a