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	2007 Jaguar XKR
		Differences on the XKR are limited to twin (functional) air intakes (they say 'supercharged'), aluminum mesh grilles in front, aluminum-trimmed side gills just behind the front wheels, additional aluminum trim in back, 'R' fl brake calipers, a quad-tip exhaust and lower rear fascia, a unique 20-inch wheel option, and 'R' badging.
		Jaguar says that there are already about 1300 orders for the new XKR - in addition to 9000 XK orders to date and 5000 total vehicles delivered - so the new XK is already looking far more popular than the vehicle it replaces.
		The XK and XKR establish an enviable image for the Jaguar brand; let's just hope that Jaguar product planners are prescient enough to bring some of the character of this vehicle into the upcoming S-Type sedan, which may be Jaguar's last chance to make it or break it…if Ford holds on that long.
	www.businessweek.com /autos/content/sep2006/bw20060920_017755.htm?campaign_id=rss_null (2425 words)

	2007 Jaguar XKR - Road Tests - Car and Driver January 2007
		Jaguar’s XJS and XK sports coupes always had the advantage of bodywork that draws neck-twisting stares.
		Consider that the 420-hp XKR’s peers are the 355-hp Porsche 911 Carrera S and the 500-hp BMW M6, and the achievement that is the latest supercharged XKR comes vividly into perspective.
		Under full-throttle acceleration, the XKR unleashes 77 dBA of V-8 growl, and supercharger whine is faint, staying in the background.
	www.caranddriver.com /roadtests/12028/2007-jaguar-xkr.html (899 words)

	Jaguar UK - XKR Portfolio
		Jaguar Cars is adding even more appeal to the 'must have' XKR with the unveiling of the all-new special edition Portfolio model.
		Every XKR benefits from its class-leading, advanced aluminium construction, which ensures that its power is matched by a dynamic, lightweight chassis that handles supremely, rides exceptionally well and stops with surefooted reassurance time after time.
		The new Jaguar XKR Portfolio special edition is available to order from the end of March 2007 with deliveries expected later in the summer.
	www.jaguar.co.uk /uk/en/latest/news/current/XKRPortfolio.htm (474 words)

	First Drive: 2007 Jaguar XKR - MSN Autos
		The 1951 XK120 is the founder of the new Jaguar XKR's impressive heritage.
		Enter the XKR, with the same 4.2 V8 starting point but now, like the S-TYPE R, the XJR and XKR before it, with the addition of a mechanically driven supercharger (as opposed to an exhaust-gas-driven turbocharger) and a whole lot more power than its naturally aspirated cousin.
		Even in stiffer XKR form, the ride is fantastically supple given the exceptional level of body control, and on twisting mountain roads it has an agility, fluency, suppleness and precision that simply bury most big grand tourer rivals.
	autos.msn.com /advice/article.aspx?contentid=4024404 (1564 words)

	First drive: Jaguar XKR - A closer look - Motorshow - Motoring - smh.com.au
		Jaguar says it aimed to make the XKR 30 per cent better than the XK, but unless you’re already on the order books there’s zero per cent chance of you buying the supercharged coupe or convertible this year.
		Jaguar’s high-performance XKR models arrive in May, priced at $227,900 for the Coupe and $249,900 for the Convertible (a $28,000 premium for both over the XK), but the British sports-luxury marque’s Australian dealerships have already sold their small 2007 litter of just 60 feral XKRs.
		The XKR is a full second quicker from zero-100km/h (6.2sec v 5.2; convertible a tenth slower), and six tenths faster (2.5sec v 3.1) in the 80-110km/h ‘overtaking’ acceleration that’s a real-world indication of an engine's flexibility.
	www.smh.com.au /news/a-closer-look/first-drive-jaguar-xkr/2007/04/23/1177180530514.html (1490 words)

	2007 Jaguar XKR Prices, Reviews, and Specs, at CarsDirect.com
		Engines: 4.2L V-8 420 HP The Jaguar XKR at its heart is a light aluminum performance sports car and it maintains the luxury of the Jaguar name.
		The Jaguar XKR is based off of the XK and resembles it in many ways.
		Intelligence on the Upcoming Jaguar XKR Models For 2008, the Jaguar XKR is largely a carryover.
	www.carsdirect.com /2007/jaguar/xkr (251 words)

	2006 Jaguar XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A) Coupe/Hatchback reviews - CNET Reviews
		The 2006 Jaguar XKR is the last model year of a body style that launched in 1997, to be replaced in late 2006 by the radically redesigned 2007 Jaguar XK.
		The XKR has larger wheels and tires than the XK8, functional cooling louvers in the hood, a bright mesh grille at the front, and a small ducktail spoiler at the rear of the trunk lid.
		The 2006 Jaguar XKR has double-wishbone suspension with antidive geometry in front and a multilink setup at the rear that uses the half-shafts as upper links, a design pioneered in the E-Type.
	reviews.cnet.com /coupe-hatchback/2006-jaguar-xkr-2dr/4505-10867_7-31473919.html (1692 words)

	Jaguar Xkr Parts @ Car Parts Wholesale
		Jaguar XKR was introduced in 1999 as the supercharged variant of the equally excellent Jaguar XK8.
		Series of Jaguar car models came and went away yet the company never fails to bring packages of surprises that went along with every car they launch to the public.
		The introduction of the Jaguar XKR automatically announced the lineage it bears—curvaceous body lines, well-done leather interior, taut suspension, and positive power-to-weight ratio.
	www.carpartswholesale.com /cpw/jaguar~xkr~parts.html (399 words)

	Jaguar CA - XKR
		XKR´s athletic suspension begins with its amazing bodyshell, an all-aluminum, hybrid monocoque design that improves stiffness and reduces weight, a stable platform from which to control the car.
		Jaguar´s trademark R marks the XKR´s touchscreen, tachometer, steering wheel, head restraint and gearknob.
		As you´ve seen, XKR is a scintillating machine, as capable of winning hearts as it is accelerating to speed.
	www.jaguar.com /ca/en/latest/launches/XKR.htm (533 words)

	Jaguar XKR
		The Jaguar XKR retains the flowing lines of earlier Jaguars - despite the fact that the shape of the coupe is so like the Aston Martin DB7 it's uncanny.
		Jaguar's new generation all-aluminum V-8 now develops 400 bhp at 6,100 rpm in supercharged form, against the 300 bhp of the normal engine.
		Not to be left behind, Jaguar now offers adaptive cruise control on the XKR - at high speeds this keeps a constant distance behind the car in front, by slowing or accelerating as needed; all on auto-pilot.
	www.fast-autos.com /xkr.html (1355 words)

	2007 Jaguar XKR Expert Reviews
		The 2007 Jaguar XKR is a high-performance version of the XK, available in both coupe and convertible body styles.
		Jaguar recalibrated the adaptive suspension to work with the new spring and shock rates, and it still does a good job of controlling body roll.
		The first thing you notice on the XKR is its silvery grille, which happens to be the worst mistake Jaguar could have made — especially on this beautiful, high-profile model.
	research.cars.com /go/crp/research.jsp?aff=national&revid=50619&makeid=22&modelid=4569&year=2007&revlogtype=17§ion=reviews (1062 words)

	2007 Jaguar XKR Road Test - ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine
		In this case, Jewelry means a side vent with a chrome Jaguar badge, intricately designed head- and taillights and plenty more chrome elsewhere on the car, from the window trim to the grille to the rear tailgate.
		The XKR is equipped with a supercharged version of the 4.2-liter V-8 that’s found all over the Jaguar lineup.
		One surprising aspect of the XKR is its versatility, thanks in particular to its large trunk.
	www.roadandtravel.com /roadtests/reviews/2007roadtests/jaguarxkr.htm (1133 words)

	MI6 :: Die Another Day (2002) :: James Bond 007
		The new XKR models build on the success of the XK8 which made its debut at the Geneva show in 1996 and is now the fastest selling sports car in Jaguar's history.
		The new XKR is powered by the same 4.0 litre supercharged AJ-V8 engine as the Jaguar XJR sports saloon, which, when launched last autumn, redefined the standards of refined power.
		The new XKR coup accelerates from rest to 60 mph in a mere 5.2 seconds (convertible 5.3 seconds) and from zero to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds (convertible 5.6 seconds).
	www.mi6.co.uk /sections/dad/xkr.php3 (1499 words)

	Jaguar XK - Wikicars
		Both the XK8 and XKR are limited to a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h) by a computer governor, giving them a lower top speed than the car they replaced.
		Jaguar also produced a concept car called the XKR-R which was very similar to the production XKR, but with a more powerful engine and improved handling.
		Jaguar's innovation is to have sensors in the front bumper that determine if a pedestrian has indeed been struck and this then triggers two pyrotechnical charges that instantaneously lift the bonnet, providing extra distance between engine and head.
	wikicars.org /en/Jaguar_XK8 (1050 words)

	Jaguar XKR News
		The latest iteration of Jaguar's XKR is a fantastic car to drive, but we've had a few complaints about the quality of some of the car's smaller parts and materials.
		Jaguar's product-led renaissance is on display at the Geneva Auto Show with a redesigned 2008 XJ and the special edition XKR Portfolio version of the popular XK coupe and convertible.
		Jaguar's sitting pretty this model year with a sexy line of all-new sports cars -- the XKR Coupe and Convertible, both of which are blurringly fast and breathtakingly beautiful.
	www.topix.net /autos/jaguar-xkr (742 words)

	Carpages.ca - 2007 Jaguar XKR Coupe & Convertible Preview
		The interior of the XKR is essentially the same as the standard XK, though the driver and front passenger's seats feature additional bolstering and the 'R' logo embroidered on the headrest.
		Jaguar's system also features three different modes, a standard 'Drive' mode, which acts like a conventional automatic gearbox, Sport mode, which can be selected by slotting the J-Gate into 'S', and Manual mode, which responds via the paddles at the back of the steering wheel.
		The Jaguar's springs and dampers have been firmed up by 38-percent in the front, and 24-percent in the rear, while the ZF Servotronic steering system has been altered to reduce steering assistance to boost feel and accuracy.
	www.carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2007_jaguar_xkr_coupe__convertible_preview.aspx (1499 words)

	Fast Forward - 2007 Jaguar XKR - European Car Magazine
		Jaguar's ultimate fate will be decided by time and Bill Ford's will, but if there's a beacon of hope among the malaise, it's the XK.
		According to Cross, the XKR has been tuned to be more engaging than a Merc SL, but less overtly sporting than a 911.
		The XKR is a genuine grand tourer, capable of covering huge distances at high speed and with a minimum of fuss.
	www.europeancarweb.com /firstlook/0612_ec_2007_jaguar_xkr_first_drive (684 words)

	2007 Jaguar XKR Review \| Car.com
		Looks have never been Jaguarâ€™s shortcoming, but previous XKâ€™s delivered an underwhelming driving experience that failed to deliver on the stylingâ€™s promise.
		Its supercharged powertrain is a masterpiece, the suspension is a good compromise between handling and that silky Jaguar ride, and from the driverâ€™s seat there are few cars that fill the high-performance GT role as well as this car.
		Despite this, we were distracted by several refinement shortcomings in the XKR that buyers may not accept on a $90,000 car.
	www.car.com /content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_id_int/2714 (250 words)

	Jaguar XKR 2003
		And the Jaguar XKR Coupe, with its sensual lines and DOHC 4.2L V-8 harnessing 390 supercharged ponies linked to a new ZF 6-speed automatic transmission, qualifies as a bell-ringer in my book.
		Jaguar’s XK series is available in variations to suite a range of tastes.
		Jaguar has a long tradition of combining wood and leather to form stunning interiors, and the XKR meets that expectation.
	www.businesslife.com /automotive/review/jaguar_2003.html (699 words)

	2007 Jaguar XKR
		This was accomplished through the use of the XKR’s Active Exhaust which varies the flow of exhaust gases through the main silencer box to ensure that the XKR remains quiet at cruising speeds but delivers a substantially more purposeful V8 roar under hard acceleration.
		In fact, during development, comparison tests between Jaguar Sequential Shift and rival automatic transmissions in the class showed the transmission to be the fastest system of all, changing gear at least 400 milliseconds faster than a standard automatic and 100 milliseconds faster than the best automated manual system.
		As significant to the XKR as the increases in power and torque are the major improvements in body stiffness, strength and weight compared to its predecessor.
	www.seriouswheels.com /cars/top-2007-Jaguar-XKR.htm (2865 words)

	First Drive: 2007 Jaguar XKR
		The XKR is a proper Jaguar and a genuine challenge to German hegemony.
		According to Jaguar's chassis guru, Mike Cross, the XKR is all about "accessible performance." Cross had sought to develop a car that's less overtly sporting than the 911 or BMW M6, but more focused than the Mercedes SL.
		Jaguar claims 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds and a top speed limited to 155 mph.
	www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=116732 (1372 words)

	Jaguar XKR
		One of the most outstanding attributes of our Jaguar XKR test car is undoubtedly its colour.
		The XKR is similar in spirit to the E Type in other ways.
		Jaguar fans would say it’s in keeping with the car’s old-world heritage, as is the mesh grille and the bonnet vents designed to expel at least a portion of the under-bonnet heat.
	www.cartorque.co.za /0100.htm (356 words)

	Jaguar XKR Convertible
		As with all V8 Jaguars, the revised XKR is only available with an automatic gearbox, the new 6-speeder being both smaller and lighter than the old 5-speeder, though it's still controlled by Jaguar's trademark J-Gate with its sequential manual shift facility and 'sport' mode button for higher revving automatic shifts.
		And in view of the revised XKR's extra power and torque it was also disappointing to discover that the 0-60 figures of 5.2 seconds for the coupe and 5.3 for the convertible are exactly the same as for the original thanks to an increase in weight.
		But then it's a Jaguar, and your typical Jaguar owner prefers their performance to come with refinement rather than drama, which means no screaming superchargers, roaring exhausts, or squealing tyres but quiet, comfort, safe easy driving and electric everything.
	www.pistonheads.com /doc.asp?c=99&i=5850 (1356 words)

	Jaguar XKR
		Thanks to Jaguar, however, this is no longer the case.
		Of course the big news is the additional 120bhp which, coupled with 36% more torque, results in awesome acceleration, but this flagship features a host of other engineering enhancements to ensure it can handle the massive 420bhp.
		This electronic trickery is what gives the XKR its class-leading comfort and refinement - computers continually adjust the car's set-up to deliver an optimum balance between ride and handling.
	www.carkeys.co.uk /launches/jaguar/11299.asp (297 words)

	Jaguar XKR - RSportsCars.com
		And the XKR’s powerful statement of intent is emphatically reinforced by enhanced sporting styling cues such as a unique front bumper, aluminium-finish grilles and bonnet louvers; unique 19 and 20-inch alloy wheel designs and a quad-exhaust system add to its overall presence.
		The addition of a supercharger and twin air intakes means the new XKR benefits from a 120 bhp power increase over the normally aspirated 4.2-liter XK with which it shares its engine configuration.
		The XKR has class-leading ergonomics, user-friendly in-car technology and simple, clear information displays in the instrument panel and main dashboard area.
	www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/jaguar_xkr.asp (636 words)

	2008 Jaguar XKR Portfolio Unveiled in Geneva » Ford Motor Company Global Auto Shows
		Jaguar is adding even more appeal to the XKR with the unveiling of the all-new special edition Portfolio model.
		After extensive testing by experts at Jaguar’s specialist engineering center (which is based next to the legendary Nürburgring race circuit in Germany), the new XKR Portfolio braking system was conceived.
		The new Jaguar XKR Portfolio special edition is available to order from the end of March 2007.
	autoshows.ford.com /149/2007/03/22/2008-jaguar-xkr-portfolio-unveiled-in-geneva (1519 words)

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