PistonHead’s exclusive offer of a thrilling passenger ride up the Goodwood FoS hillclimb course in a special XKR driven by Mike Cross is proving to be our most popular freebie yet – and you’ve still got a few days left to enter!
Imagine this in Lime Green...
In case you need reminding, Mike Cross is the Jaguar chief engineer in charge of ride and handling. He’s also renowned as a bit of a hand behind the wheel, especially when it comes to demonstrating the power-oversteer-on-demand qualities of the most sporting Jaguar chassis propelled by 5.0 litres of unadulterated V8 muscle.
We've also just been tipped off by Jaguar that the XKR Mike will be demonstrating at Goodwood will be a unique new take on the existing model, not least thanks to a very 'un-Jaguar' vivid lime-green paint job!
'The car is called the Goodwood Special XKR, and has been designed to explore the harder side of the XKR's character, and explore some of the performance boundaries,' says Mike.
PH winner should get a taste of this!
All we know so far is that the car has an unspecified power upgrade over the standard 5.0-litre supercharged V8's 503bhp, a louder exhaust (hooray!) and some 'satin-graphite' detailing on its front grille, headlamp surrounds, door mirrors, side-window surrounds and bonnet louvres. (We know Jaguar is considering optional alternatives to the brightwork on the front of its cars, so presumably they'll be looking for feedback to the grille treatment on the Goodwood Special.)
Either way, there are no pictures yet as the car is still being finished - so you'll have to use your imaginations until the car is wheeled out at the FoS.
Meanwhile, for a video taster of what’s in store for the winner of our email draw, and some insights into Mike’s thoughts on Jaguar chassis dynamics click here.
And for your chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime offer of a passenger ride in the unique Jaguar Goodwood Special XKR, simply email competitions@pistonheads.com with your name and phone number - making sure the subject line of your email reads Jaguar.
Our lucky winner will be drawn and notified next Monday June 29th.
The prize itself, generously donated by Jaguar, is for a great day out at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Saturday July 4th. (This is the only available date.)
1) XKR passenger ride on the Goodwood FoS hillclimb for one person with Mike Cross
2) Full Jaguar VIP hospitality – including refreshments - for two people (the winner and their guest/partner)
3) All necessary entry tickets/passes and car-parking for two people