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General data

• Vehicle Type : - Production car, two doors coupe
• Configuration : - Front Engine/ RWD
• Engine : - supercharged V8
• Displacement : - 5000 cc
• Torque : - 461 lb-ft @ — rpm
• Horsepower : - 510 bhp @ — rpm
• Transmission : - 6-speed Automatic
• 0-60 mph : - 4.6 sec
• Top speed : - 155mph

Additional Features

• 5.0L supercharged V8 engine
• 6-speed ZF automatic transmission w/OD, Sequential Shift
• Active differential control
• Rear wheel drive
• Continuously variable damper (CVD) suspension
• Speed-sensitive variable-ratio Power rack & pinion steering w/unique S/C tune
• 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/electronic brake force distribution
• “R” logo brake calipers
• Electronic parking brake
• Fully active exhaust w/quad bright tips
• 16-way Power-adjustable front heated/cooled leather bucket seats w/Power lumbar, 3-position memory
• Fixed rear 2-passenger bench seat w/easy-enter
• “R” logo embossed adjustable front headrests
• Center console storage
• Soft grain leather instrument panel fascia
• Front/rear carpeted foot well rugs
• Leather-wrapped heated Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel -inc: auto tilt-away, audio/telephone/speed controls, memory, “R” badge
• Jaguar drive selector
• Instrumentation -inc: analog speedometer w/fade up/down lighting, tachometer w/”R” logo
• Trip computer/message center
• Outside temp indicator
• 7″ center console touch screen controls for DVD-based navigation, audio, telephone, climate, personalization, valet
• Full-screen analog-style digitized clock
• Power front windows w/one-touch up/down, anti-trap, convenience mode
• Power rear windows
• Power door locks w/two-stage unlock, auto-drive-away locking
• Jaguar Smart Key System w/keyless entry/keyless push-button start
• Valet lock-out for trunk & glove box
• Stainless steel brake & accelerator pedals
• Adaptive cruise control -inc: forward alert
• DVD-navigation system w/dual map screen
• Home Link-compatible 3-channel garage door/entry gate opener
• Remote mechanical trunk & fuel door releases
• Anti-theft engine immobilizer
• Vehicle security alarm system
• Dual-zone automatic climate control w/humidity sensor, air filter
• Air quality/smog sensor activated air recirculation system
• Heated rear window
• Locking illuminated glove box w/auxiliary Power point
• (2) front cup holders
• Aluminum/wood trim
• Ashtray/lighter in center console
• Soft grain leather door trim panels w/integrated door pockets
• Electrochromic rearview mirror
• Dual illuminated sun visors w/vanity mirrors
• Front map lights
• Theater fading courtesy lights
• Amber mood lighting
• Driver/front passenger foot well illumination w/theater fade-out
• Door puddle/curb illumination
• Illuminated trunk
• “R” badge chrome & leather gearshift knob
• Seatback map pockets
• 19″ “Tamana” 10-spoke alloy wheels
• 245/40ZR19 front & 275/35ZR19 rear tires
• Compact spare tire w/alloy wheel
• Power-latching, self-stowing 3-layer convertible top
• Body-color front/rear bumpers
• Nickel finish trunk plinth
• Body-colored rear spoiler
• Nickel finish side window surround
• Body-colored hood louvers w/embossed SUPERCHARGED
• Bright finish mesh upper & lower front grilles
• Bi-xenon headlamps w/corner lamps, dynamic leveling
• Auto on/off headlamps w/Power wash
• Adaptive front lighting
• Dual rear fog lamps
• Daytime running lamps
• LED tail lamps
• Body-colored electrochromic Power folding heated Power mirrors w/memory, mirror dip in reverse, integrated turn signals
• Rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
• Body-colored door handles

Power and Performance
The convertible handles great on straights and curves. Aerodynamics of the car ensures you have superb control at high speed. This is one of the advanced features of the V8engine. With the use of developed technology the Jaguar XKR Convertible is designed according to Indian specifications. This is a creation of updated technology, which ensures you have control on the car in all terrains. Apart from looks the car travels to three digit mark in less time. The top whack of the car is around 155miles per hour speed.Killer looks of the super charged engine ensures that every drop of fuel is utilized. The GEN III is superb power house. 6 speed gear box make it easy to do a top end. 503bhp is delivered from the V8 engine. All the gears ensure that the output delivered is high.

Looks and styling
The car looks stylish and up to the mark. The chrome logo installed on the bonnet looks perfect and royal. Overall styling of the Jaguar XKR is done in the sports segment. The interiors of the car are designed in your special design too. You can get the interiors customized according to your requirements. This enables the customization to look sporty or to have the classy look. The cabin of the vehicle is spacious. Your week day or tour luggage can be easily accommodated in the car trunk. The design of the new car ensures to deliver top notch luggage space. A 7inch LCD screen is installed in the car which helps to navigate your way through in thick traffic.

Safety features

• Active speed limiter
• 4-wheel anti-lock brakes w/emergency brake assist
• Trac dynamic stability control w/traction control
• 5-mph front/rear bumpers
• Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/passenger seat weight sensor
• Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags
• 3-point front safety belts w/pretensioners, belt minder
• Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) child seat anchorages
• Driver & front passenger whiplash reduction system
• Front/rear park control
• Roll-over protection system
• Emergency release in trunk
• Automatic drive-away locking
• Tire pressure monitoring system

Why the Jaguar XKR Convertible

• Good looks
• Superb handling
• Easy to maneuver in traffic
• Superb control and top notch engine

Why not the Jaguar XKR Convertible

• Bit too difficult to turn since the size of the car is long

The Judge says
Perfect car for gateway and office use, convertible features make it look classy and stylish. Go for it if you have the money to spend on a remote controlled toy car. The engine tuning is done according to race performance. The exhaust note of the vehicle is also superb.