2001JaguarXKRJaguar XKR2001 Jaguar XKR CoupeCoupeCoupeRWDEnglandFor 2001, a limited edition XKR "Silverstone" model will be offered, equipped with 20-inch BBS wheels, Brembo brakes and unique interior treatments. The Silverstone, as well as the regular XKR Coupe and Convertible, have additional safety equipment in the form of seat-mounted side airbags and an Adaptive Restraint Technology System (ARTS) that ultrasonically detects occupants. There are also standard child seat-anchor points for the rear seats and a reverse parking-control system. A premium audio system with a six-disc CD changer and a GPS navigation system are now standard equipment. Topping things off is a new, no-cost scheduled maintenance program that covers four regular service visits under the four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty.Divine exterior shape, supercharged engine, good balance between luxury and performance.Cramped interior space, cheap-o plastics, fussy GPS system, mushy brake pedal.Attractive shape? Check. Performance-oriented suspension? Check. Pavement-ripping engine? You betcha. Emblem of growling cat? Right there on the hood. Yep, the XKR has the necessary elements for being one of the better Jaguars in a long time. The XKR is the performance version of the XK8 Coupe, much like how the XJR is the performance version of the XJ8. And like the XJR, the XKR's calling card is its DOHC, 32-valve 4.0-liter V8 engine. With a huge Eaton M112 supercharger, twin air-to-liquid intercoolers, and minor structural changes, the XKR's engine cranks out 370 horsepower at 6,150 rpm and 387 foot-pounds of torque at 3,600 rpm. For comparison, the XK8's normally aspirated V8 generates a "wheezy" 290 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 290 foot-pounds of torque at 4,250 rpm. Visually, special trim and 18-inch wheels differentiate the XKR from the XK8. And just like the XK8, the XKR is arguably the best-looking sport coupe on the market. The lines flow smoothly to give the car an aggressive, yet classical feel. With the XKR Convertible, drivers will be able to lower the top to get the feel of wind in the hair. The XKR comes standard with items like traction control, stability control, a performance-tuned suspension with active damping, and speed-sensitive steering. The active damping system is called CATS and Jaguar says the computer-controlled shocks improve both handling and comfort. Like most coupes, legroom for the front passengers is excellent, but rear-passenger accommodations are quite tight. The XKR's luxury materials are impressive, with Connolly leather used on the seats, center console, door panels and steering wheel. The leather is matched up with extensive use of burl walnut wood. Another nice touch is the interior chrome door handles that also have integrated power door locks. Much of the plastic is disappointing, however. It reeks of Ford, and often looks like it was lifted from a Crown Victoria. For 2001, Jaguar has made the 320-watt Alpine sound system and the navigation system standard equipment. The navigation system is fussy to operate, but it is DVD-based, which means it can store considerably more point-of-interest information than a CD ROM-based system. On canyon roads, the XKR offers what you would expect from a luxury coupe that has been modified for performance. The steering is not as communicative or involving as a 911's, nor does the car beg you to explore the limits on every corner. But thanks to the big tires and engine, the XKR can still put a stupid grin on your face. At close to $80,000, the XKR's closest competitors are the 911, the Mercedes-Benz SL500, and the Mercedes-Benz CLK55. If you put up with the tight interior, the XKR will reward you with a monstrous engine, a sexy body and a level of class and grace that the other cars can't match. Chevrolet CorvetteMercedes-Benz CLK-ClassPorsche 911Volvo C70450,000450,000450,0006UnlimitedNANANA84 litersV8370 hp @ 6150 rpm387 ft-lbs. @ 3600 rpm187.4 in.72 in.50.3 in.3785 lbs.101.9 in.37.4 in.33.3 in.55.2 in.51.5 in.NANA43 in.23.7 in.11.1 cu.ft.StandardStandardNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableStandardStandardRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested19.9 gal.16 mpg / 22 mpg318 mi. / 438 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$72,139$80,1557.35%$595N/A2.2% of the Base InvoiceCOUPE (5A): 4L V8 DOHC SMPI intercooled supercharger 32-valve engine, (requires premium unleaded fuel); 5-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; battery with rundown protection; engine oil cooler; 102-amp alternator; driver's selectable multi-mode transmission; rear-wheel drive, viscous limited-slip differential, traction control, 3.06 axle ratio;dual stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; sport-ride suspension, automatic ride control, adaptive electronic stability, front independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel antilock braking system; 19.9 gal. capacity fuel tank; rear lip spoiler, side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; body-colored bodyside molding; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogenfully automatic headlamps with washer and delay-off feature;additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding outside mirrors; front 18" x 8" silver alloy wheels rear 18" x 9" silver alloy wheels; P245/45ZR18 BSW performance front tires; P255/45ZR18 BSW performance rear tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning with climate control, air filter; premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan feature, cassette player, trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer, 9 premium speakers, premium amplifier, automatic equalizer, power retractable antenna, radio steering wheel controls; cruise control with steering wheel controls; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless-entry, power remote hatch/trunk release, power remote fuel door release; cellphone pre-wiring, 1 power accessory outlet, front lighter element, driver's foot rest, garage door opener, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer,oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, clock, exterior temp, trip computer, trip odometer, park distance control, navigation system; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, trunk ajar, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows with driver's and front passenger's 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, rain-detecting wipers, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 4, front bucket seats with power adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and front passenger's heated seat cushions, driver's seat includes 6-way power seat, power 2-way lumbar support, front passenger's seat includes 4-way power seat, power 2-way lumbar support; rear bench seat with fixed headrests; height-adjustablefront seatbelts with pretensioners; leather seats, leather door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering, genuine-wood dashboard insert, wood gearshift knob, genuine-wood door panel insert, genuine-wood console insert, chrome interior accents; driver's seat memory includes 2 settings for exterior mirrors and steering wheel; interior lights include dome light with fade, front reading lights, door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather/genuine-wood steering wheel with power tilt and telescopic adjustment;dual illuminated vanity mirrors; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, mini overhead console locking glove box with light, front cupholder, instrument panel covered bin, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, carpeted trunk lid, cargo light; chrome grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and chrome door handles.
CONVERTIBLE (5A) (in addition to or instead of COUPE (5A) equipment): Power convertible roof with lining, glass rear window; 10 premium speakers, power front and rear windows with front and rear 1-touch down function.