Is a Jaguar XKR reliable?
XKR 4.2 Convertible. The most reliable and cheap to service car I have ever owned. A very pleasant surprise for such an expensive and high performance car. Considering the performance, fuel consumption is pretty good although the fuel tank is annoyingly small for a car than is otherwise a perfect Grant Tourer.
How much horsepower does a 2003 Jaguar XKR have?
390 hp2003 Jaguar XKR / Horsepower

What engine does a Jaguar XKR have?
Jaguar XK (X150)
Jaguar XK Jaguar XKR | |
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Engine | 4.2 L AJ34 V8 4.2 L AJ34S supercharged V8 5.0 L AJ-V8 Gen III supercharged V8 |
Transmission | 6-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
Who designed the Jaguar XKR?
Jaguar XK | |
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Model years | 1997–2015 |
Assembly | Castle Bromwich Assembly, Birmingham, England |
Designer | Geoff Lawson (X100) Ian Callum (X150) |
Body and chassis |
Is Jaguar XK 4.2 reliable?
On top of that, the 4.2 in particular is extremely reliable. The XK can take very high mileages. We have customers whose cars have done from 180,000 to 200,000 miles and they still use them every day. The cars just lap it up.

How many Jaguar XKR are there?
Approximately 23,556 XKRs (coupes and convertibles) were built in the first-generation X100-series. The replacement XK150-series saw a total of 27,612 XK Jaguars built up to its conclusion in 2014.
What is the difference between a Jaguar XK and XKR?
The main difference between the two models is performance capability. Both models share the 32-valve V8 engine AJ V8, though the Jaguar XKR features a supercharged variation of the V8 engine. The supercharged XKR can accelerate from 0–60 mph in 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph.
Do Jaguars hold their value?
One-year loss in value: -32.3%. The midsize Jaguar XF sports/luxury sedan is something of a forgotten model in a dwindling market segment – Jaguar typically sells less than 300 of them in a given month.