Test Vehicle: 2007 Jaguar XKR
Base Price: $86,500 (coupe); $92,500 (convertible); includes $665 destination charge
Engine Size and Type: Supercharged 4.2-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 420 at 6,250 rpm
Engine Torque: 413 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 3,671 (coupe); 3,781 (convertible)
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 18/27 mpg
Length: 188.6 inches
Width: 74.5 inches
Wheelbase: 108.3 inches
Height: 52 inches (coupe); 52.3 inches (convertible)
Legroom (front/rear): 45.1/28 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 38.2/33.3 inches (coupe); 38.3/33.2 inches (convertible)
Max. Seating Capacity: Four
Max. Cargo Volume: 10.6 cubic feet (coupe); 10 cubic feet (convertible)
Competitors:
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Aston Martin DB9
BMW M6
Cadillac XLR-V
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Dodge Viper
Maserati Coupe
Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL550
Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Photos by Thom Blackett