Description
The Appeal
The XKR is the ultimate derivative of the original Jaguar ‘X100’ XK8 sports car, with incredible performance, a shrieking supercharger, gorgeous looks and a wonderfully balanced chassis.
Launched in 1996, the model was the flagship of the range, initially with 370bhp from its 4. 0-litre V8 engine, with the engine later increased in size to 4. 2-litres and the power upped to 400bhp.
This example is one such car – indeed, it’s one of the very late - and it’s an absolute stunner – a genuine low mileage car in rare and desirable Midnight Black Metallic, with a very rare Ivory and Oatmeal interior interior with light maple veneers. It also comes with smart Montreal 20-inch alloy wheels, as found on the XKR 100 centenary models.
Of particular appeal to any potential buyer will be the list of added options and upgrades to the car, which include an XKR Premium Pack consisting of aluminium gear surround, pedals and cluster bezels, reverse parking sensors, heated front and rear windscreen, sports steering wheel and Momo gear knob. The brakes were also given an upgrade to Brembo cross-drilled discs, pads and calipers. R-performance options were also added, upgrading the wheels to split-rim 20-inch BBS Montreals, the soft-grain leather Recaro seats were given heaters, and a 10-way adjustable control.
The suspension was also upgraded to the computer controlled CATS system with revised damper settings, uprated springs and anti-roll bar, leading to a slightly lower ride height.
A Technology Pack was also specified, giving the car factory-fitted satellite navigation, an improved Jaguar Alpine sound system with Bluetooth hands-free and a six-CD multichanger, plus radar controlled Adaptive Cruise Control.
It’s a hugely desirable example of a superb British sports car in lovely, low mileage condition inside and out. Add in the scintillating performance on offer, the rare interior colour scheme and the terrific combination of comfort and performance and you have one of the best modern classic grand tourers that money can buy. It’s a lovely thing, and in great condition throughout.
The Mechanics
4. 2 litre Jaguar AJ34S supercharged engine
Six-speed ZF auto transmission
400bhp
400lb-ft of torque
Factory specification big bore sports exhaust with amazing soundtrack
Delicious supercharger whine
Drives superbly with no known or apparent faults
The Condition
Midnight Black Metallic paint
20-inch Montreal BBS split-rim alloys in very good condition
Recent MOT showed no structural concerns with chassis or corrosion
Panels are all straight and dent-free and there are no rust bubbles in any vulnerable areas, a small dent repair was carried out by the previous owner close to the rear aerial not recognisable in photos
Original paint in mostly good order throughout, with a few minor marks commensurate with age and mileage
Lovely Ivory leather seats with Oatmeal dash rail and details
Light maple veneers
Very minor wear to driver’s side seat bolster
Very good door cards
Heated electronically adjustable seats
Electrically adjustable steering column
Technology Pack incorporating sat nav and uprated Alpine audio system
Aluminium gear surround and cluster
Sports steering wheel and Momo gear knob
Adaptive Cruise Control
Climate control
Steering wheel audio controls
Heated windscreen
Smart luggage area
CD changer
Original tools and spare wheelHighlights
- Striking XKR with factory sports exhaust
- Sought-after 20-inch Montreal alloys with Brembo brakes & drilled rotors
- Substantial service history and genuine low mileage
- XKR Premium Pack
- Heated Recaro seats and front/ rear windscreen
- Factory Sat nav and hands free phone
- 54, 890 miles from new
The History and Paperwork
- UK V5C
- ULEZ compliant
- Jaguar book pack and wallet
- 12 month MOT without advisories issued 6th August, expiring 5th August 2025
- All previous advisories rectified by the current owner
- Comprehensive service history with all Jaguar service intervals met
- Selection of service and repair invoices
- Some of the last X100 XKs manufactured (chassis number A45600)
- Two keys
