Jaguar XKR-S GT

Jaguar XKR-S GT

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baronbennyt

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900 posts

95 months

Thursday 28th December 2017
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So, after numerous Porsche GT cars (and a McLaren MP4-12C I'd rather forget about) I've decided to plump for something a bit different to ferry me to and from continental road trips and the odd track day at the Nurburgring and Spa: a Jaguar XKR-S GT!

Now, I know it won't be every Jaguar lover's cup of tea being somewhat "vulgar" in colour and shape but it certainly appeals to the 12 year-old-petrolhead in me.

Time will turn out if I've bought a Christmas turkey or an extremely rare and exotic big-cat..!








The Bodyman

357 posts

253 months

Thursday 28th December 2017
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Wow thumbup

Gibbo205

3,528 posts

206 months

Thursday 28th December 2017
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Approve, love it. biggrin

MellowshipSlinky

14,673 posts

188 months

Thursday 28th December 2017
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That’s bloody ace!

V88Dicky

7,302 posts

182 months

Friday 29th December 2017
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They are a proper bit of kit, about as far as the Jag engineers could take the X150.

Only 10 in the U.K. iirc

I'd love one thumbup

baronbennyt

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900 posts

95 months

Friday 29th December 2017
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From the sales blurb: 'This XKR S GT is 1 of 10 [my comment: RHD] examples in the world. The car boasts 542bhp from its 5.0 V8 supercharger which will take the car up to 186mph. To make this car Jaguar removed the rear seats, installed light weight bucket seats with 4 point harnesses in the front, added a large rear wing to add 145kg of downforce [my comment: really?!] and extended the front suspension track by 52mm. All of this added together to create a Jaguar like no other. Lapping the famous Nürburgring in 7 mins and 40 seconds [my comment: I'll give it a go!]. This high performance coupe is offered in exceptional condition and has covered only 1,400 miles by its 1 private owner. The car also benefits from a full Jaguar main dealer service history.'

baronbennyt

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900 posts

95 months

Saturday 30th December 2017
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Finished in Polaris white, black leather and alcantara interior with contrast red stitching

STANDARD FEATURES FITTED TO THE XKR S GT

20” five spoke alloy wheels in gloss black
Carbon ceramic brakes with yellow calipers
Bonnet stripes painted black
Bonnet vents
Carbon side vents
Fixed carbon rear spoiler
Carbon front aero details
Revised carbon front splitter
Rear roll cage
Lightweight bucket seats with 4 point harnesses
RS GT stitched to head restraints
Multi-function alcantara steering wheel
Limited edition plaques

STANDARD FEATURES

Performance exhaust
Carbon fibre rear diffuser
Carbon fibre mirror caps
Automatic Bi Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights
Front and rear parking assistance
Keyless entry
Touch screen satellite navigation
DAB digital radio
Bower & Wilkins surround sound system
Bluetooth telephone connectivity
Voice control
Cruise control
Auto dimming rear view mirror

Lancs Dave

146 posts

188 months

Saturday 30th December 2017
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Awesome! Love it

baronbennyt

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900 posts

95 months

Saturday 30th December 2017
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If you would like to know how the XKR-S GT DRIVES then I would recommend this short video from Chris Harris at a pretty wet Oulton Park!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnTqg3QeiOg

If you would like to know how the XKR-S GT SOUNDS then I would recommend this longer video from Saabkyle04 in the USA (best bit is between 14mins 50secs and 16mins 10secs for sound or, if you're a complete car geek like me, feel free to watch the full 21 minutes for the full low-down!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6IaURHmQ1s

Marc_Hill

255 posts

140 months

Sunday 31st December 2017
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Very nice and rare. Sounds like you're going to enjoy it properly which is good to hear.

baronbennyt

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900 posts

95 months

Tuesday 2nd January 2018
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baronbennyt

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900 posts

95 months

Tuesday 2nd January 2018
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baronbennyt

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900 posts

95 months

Tuesday 9th January 2018
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Alexanders have organised for paint protection film to be applied to the front and sides of the XKR-S GT, prior to transpoting it to me on Friday.

I thought PPF would be sensible since I plan a few European road trips this year, including the Le Mans Test Day in early June, and want to keep the “as new” paintwork just that.


baronbennyt

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900 posts

95 months

Thursday 11th January 2018
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The XKR-S GT is back with Alexanders after being wrapped in a clear paint protection film. The dealership is now applying a Gtechniq detail ready for its transportation down to me in the south of England. Tomorrow is going to be a good day biggrin






baronbennyt

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900 posts

95 months

Sunday 14th January 2018
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To any XK owners: is there an option on the car’s computer to check the oil pressure and temperature and water temperature?

a8hex

5,829 posts

222 months

Sunday 14th January 2018
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I don't think so, I think it's idiot lights only.
X300's are probably the last Jags to have gauges.

Triple7

4,013 posts

236 months

Sunday 14th January 2018
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Afraid not, about 10miles until it’s nice n warm!

baronbennyt

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900 posts

95 months

Sunday 14th January 2018
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Umm, a bit annoying since I do a few track days every year and on these it’s doubly important to know your temps before giving it the full beans. I’ll just have to gauge it by warming the car throughly before exiting the pit lane.

Thanks for the confirmation thumbup

baronbennyt

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900 posts

95 months

Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Lifted the bonnet on the GT for the first time today after it arrived with me last weekend. Unsurprisingly, its immaculate which is no surprise given that it was a one owner car before I bought it and had only covered 1,500 miles since registration. Basically, it's lived in a bubble for four years only venturing out for its annual service. The GT is still going to receive all the right TLC from me but it's also going to be used as intended - a few continental road trips, including to Le Mans etc. beckon this summer. Still, it's going to be a bit of a shame the engine bay won't remain absolutely spotless: my OCD likes it!


liner33

10,642 posts

201 months

Tuesday 16th January 2018
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No engine cover fitted ?