2002 Jaguar XKR Supercharged Convertible with 370 HP

The Jaguar XKR is one of those rare grand touring cars with seemingly endless talents. It makes you a happy driver. it coddles you in comfort while egging you on to insane speeds. and it makes other drivers British racing green with envy. Based on the lovely XK8. the XKR keeps a secret under its hood - a magnificent 370-horsepower V8. supercharged with a growl entirely appropriate to this brand. Jaguar plotted the XKR as a stealthy speeder. which explains the relatively minor cosmetic changes that distinguish it from the XK8. Those distinguishing details: The XKR grille is wire mesh and the crests of its fenders bear louvers. (The twin louvers are located in an aerodynamic low-pressure zone. creating an extractor effect that helps draw air through the radiator pack at an increased rate. ) A brief spoiler crests atop the trunk's aft edge. XKR lettering adorns the trunk lid and doorsills. and the traditional Jaguar badges have red backgrounds. Nothing detracts from the gorgeous shape. however. As time passes. we seem to grow even more fond of the XK silhouette. with its leonine lines and subtle body curvature. It's rolling art - a supermodel translated into sheet metal. There's a distinctly feminine air about the XKR. especially inside. where voluptuous curves dominate the outward view. The anti-lock braking system is an Electronic Stability Braking System. Also adding to safety are front seat belt pretensioners that are electrically actuated. The audio system is a six speaker. 320-watt Alpine Premium Sound system. Standard equipment includes 18" alloy wheels. traction control. rain-sensing windshield wipers. de-powered front air bags. The XKR's invigorated engine is Jaguar's AJ V-8. a 4. 0-liter engine that in naturally aspirated form makes 290 horsepower. With the addition of the supercharger. it surges to 370 horsepower. It's very similar to the supercharged powerplant in the XJR sedan. but to fit under the XKR's sloping hood. Jaguar says it chose supercharging over turbocharging for its immediate throttle response and superior torque at low revs. When prodded. the XKR responds with breathtaking acceleration. Yet it can crawl through miles of snarled traffic without raising a claw - or the temperature gauge. The supercharged V8 develops 387 foot-pounds of torque. fully available from just 3600 rpm. which provides the XKR with effortless response to throttle movement. At just 1600 rpm. the supercharged engine is already producing more torque than the XK8's naturally aspirated V8 generates at its peak. This particular car has only 17. 00 miles on it! Some minor flaws. but nothing considering the age of the car. There is no warranty and the car is being sold as is. Buyer is responsible for shipping. although I will assist if possible. A deposit of $500 is due upon close of the auction. and the balance is due within three days. I have the car listed locally and reserve the right to take it off eBay at any time should it sell. On Feb-18-15 at 14:06:58 PST. seller added the following information:As I've inspected the car further. I have found two more items worth disclosure. 1. ) there is a crack in the passenger side airbag cover2. ) there is silicone around both head inspection plates.