Jaguar recently unveiled its new supercharged sports car – the Jaguar XKR. Building from the all-new XK introduced in late 2005, the XKR takes the Jaguar experience to new levels of performance. Like the normally aspirated XK model, the new XKR makes intelligent use of practical, modern technology such as its industry-leading aluminium monocoque body structure.

In addition, an uprated 420bhp supercharged V8 engine and class-leading calibration of its state-of-the-art, six-speed automatic transmission bring it a level performance that makes the XKR easily the fastes car the have sold since the XJ220.
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 that adds to its overall presence.
“The new supercharged XKR captures perfectly the essence of what makes a Jaguar XK so special,” commented Bibiana Boerio, Jaguar Cars managing director. “It is a flawless combination of refined Grand Tourer and serious performance sports car, that delivers a truly rewarding and exhilarating driving experience.”
Here at Lusso we were already impressed with the normally aspirated XK (see p93), so we can hardly wait to try out a more powerful and sporty version – just what some of our younger contributors have been calling for…