difference between 4.0 XKR and 4.2 XKR

[Alastairm]

can anyone help on this as i'm looking for an 03 XKR.

Don't tell me it's 200cc!! And i also know the power is upto 400bhp but did they alter the interior fittings ie better quality leather and does the extra power really show? Anything else they changed at this point?



Many Thanks

[NormanD]

There are a lot of updates with the car and engine from the 4.0 and 4.2

It's like the Mark 1 and the Mark 2



Join the XK8/R Enthusiasts Club on www.xkec.co.uk

and then ask on their 'Members section' of the Forum

Edited by NormanD on Tuesday 22 May 20:17

[a8hex]

Different gear box

The 4.0 has the MB 5 speed gear box which is great, at least in an MB.

the 4.2 has a 6 speed ?ZF? box which is supposed to be even better.

[Triple7]

As has been pointed out:



4.0ltr 5 speed gearbox. 370BHP

4.2ltr 6 speed ZF 'box. 400BHP.* Edited for typo



I've owned both and on reflection I preferred the 4.0ltr 5 spd. BUT although the extra power is there, under normal driving conditions not that noticeable. The main difference between the two however is fuel consumption. The 4.2 6 spd does noticeable more MPG than the 4.0. So you get more power, more gears and more MPG, seems a no brainer to go for the 4.2.



The interiors do change, but they all so different make sure you know what options were available and what options you want. If it was me, the essential options would be Recaro seats, Brembo brakes, Handling Pack (Coupe only), 20inch BBS, in Black!



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Edited by Triple7 on Wednesday 23 May 17:53

[ParanoidAndroid]

Triple7 said:

As has been pointed out:



4.0ltr 5 speed gearbox. 370BHP

4.2ltr 6 speed ZF 'box. 420BHP.

Is the 4.2ltr 420bhp? I thought it was 400? Have I got another 20bhp I didn't know about?

[Triple7]

ParanoidAndroid said:

Triple7 said:

As has been pointed out:



4.0ltr 5 speed gearbox. 370BHP

4.2ltr 6 speed ZF 'box. 420BHP.

Is the 4.2ltr 420bhp? I thought it was 400? Have I got another 20bhp I didn't know about?

Soz got the new XKR on the brain, yes previous XKR 4.2 was 400BHP.



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