Highlights
- Finished in the exclusive Portfolio colour Celestial Black
- Supercharged 4.2-litre V8 producing 420 horsepower
- Uprated Alcon brake callipers and the largest discs ever fitted to a Jaguar at the time
The Appeal
Even in standard form, the Jaguar XKR was an impressive machine with its 4.2-litre Supercharged V8 and gorgeous exterior styling. The Portfolio edition aimed to refine this fantastic car even further, to make it even more luxurious to drive.
This example is in very good overall condition and the vendor reports that it still drives exceedingly well. These Special XKRs carried a hefty price tag in their day and few were sold in the UK. So now’s the chance to acquire one if you missed out the first time around.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered on 10th September 2007
- The vendor informs us that only 60 examples were sold in the UK
- V5C present
- MOT valid until January 2023
- 8 stamps in the original service book
- 2 keys present
- Original document wallet with technical instructions
The Interior
- Portfolio specific gear knob, door handles, stitching and an engine turned dashboard
- Bowers & Wilkins stereo system
- The seller tells us that everything works as it should
- Black leather seats with contrasting light stitching
- Very little wear to the upholstery
- Naturally, the driver’s seat is the most worn but it remains in good overall condition
- No UV damage visible on any of the interior plastics including the dash top
- The vendor informs us that all the instruments and switchgear work as they should
- The carpeting presents well and has little wear
- All of the controls look to be in good, usable order
- The headlining remains clean and well supported
- Practical plastic boot liner
- Spare wheel and toolkit present
The Exterior
- Celestial Black - (exclusive Portfolio colour)
- Very presentable paintwork that holds a good shine
- There would appear to be a few chips and some minor lacquer peel along the leading edge of the bonnet
- Straight bodywork with good shutlines and panel gaps
- Underneath, we could see some corrosion to the subframes although this is not identified on an previous MOT tests
- The alloy wheels are in very good shape and the vendor informs us that the tyres have plenty of tread
- The glass, brightwork and light covers all appear in good shape
The Mechanics
- 4.2-litre Supercharged V8
- Automatic gearbox drives the rear wheels
- Starts, runs and drives really well
- The vendor reports that there are no leaks or any smoke
- Uprated brakes with Alcon callipers
- A rewarding drive with intoxicating linear acceleration courtesy of the supercharger
Summary
This is a smart example of the coveted XKR Portfolio. If you’re after a powerful sports car with ample comfort for long journeys, adding this Jaguar to your collection sounds like an excellent proposition.
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