2001 Jaguar XKR 4.0 Auto Supercharged

This great looking XKR Convertible offers a solid provenance with just four previous keepers. The first is reported to be Jaguar cars themselves, possibly earmarking this XKR for the management fleet. The third keeper retained the XKR for around 7 years and undertook some significant maintenance tasks during that period – more of which later. Our current owner acquired the Jaguar in April 2024 to become its fifth keeper to date. At that point the Jaguar had covered 77,149 miles with just a further 170 miles added since then.

This XKR combines a sophisticated and popular Pacific Blue over Oatmeal leather livery together with the eye-widening immediacy of 370bhp delivered with thrilling immediacy from a supercharged 4L V8. It’s a highly appealing combination. What’s more this XKR offers you the opportunity to transform the snug coupe cabin into an expansive convertible at the push of a button. With the possibility of us getting a summer this year looking higher than usual, there is no better time to put a perennially desirable XKR convertible on your driveway.

Geoff Lawson’s XKR styling is as curvaceous and organic and the XJS’s was divisive and unconventional. This model owed more to the scrapped XJ42 concept car than might be expected and was not dissimilar to its close cousin, the Aston Martin DB7. As a result, the public’s acceptance was immediate when compared to the faltering, almost prematurely cancelled XJ-S’s debut.

The deep Pacific Blue (JHM) of this example really showcases those impressive curves very well. In a sign of what an accomplished design it was, the XKR still looks quite contemporary and certainly belies its 24 years. Both paintwork and bodywork look impressively preserved with all those curvaceous panels exuding a good lustre. There are a few minor scuffs and scratches noted, and these have been photographed for your review.

This being the range topping XKR model, there a number of differentiating features present when compared to its humbler brethren. Perhaps most obvious are the twin, body coloured bonnet louvres. These are accompanied by a Jaguar head bonnet emblem with “Supercharged” motif as well as, surely, the world’s most subtle and understated boot spoiler.

This example features a dark blue fabric hood whose condition appears to be an appropriate match for the remainder of the XKR’s exterior. This features a large Triplex glass heated rear window. The convertible sits on an impressive set of 20-inch BBS, split rim alloy wheels finished in a burnished copper hue. These look to be in a very presentable overall and feature Jaguar head centre caps and locking wheel nuts. These are shod with a matching set of staggered Dunlop SP tyres in 235/35 and 285/30 configurations.

The XJS bowed out as a 20 year old car and that history was perhaps most obvious inside the car. As such Jaguar needed to dramatically raise the bar with the XK8 and XKR. They did not disappoint with sporting cues and traditional Jaguar luxury traits combining seamlessly in a high quality and appealing melange.

This example doesn’t disappoint in that regard, being predominantly finished in Oatmeal hued soft grain, perforated leather. The high-backed and deeply bolstered front sports seats present in excellent condition in keeping with the car’s sensible mileage to date.

The contrasting Antelope hued carpets are deep pile and appear to be in excellent overall condition and compliment the similar coloured trim accents very well. The dash is fronted with a dark varnished walnut veneer, accents of which extend to the door cards and centre console. The hood is lined in oatmeal fabric and appears to be free from rips with just some light usage marks evident.

The XKR is a well-appointed car too with automatic climate control and heated front seats in evidence fitted. The interior appears to be entirely original, right down to the factory fitted, Jaguar branded radio cassette player. The overall condition appears to be of a very high order given the car’s 24-year age.

The AJ-V8 engine was new at the launch of the XK8 and was fitted to the lower volume sports car line to help establish its capability and longevity without the wider risk of a high-volume roll out. Within a short period of time the engine had established itself as a winning design to the point that Jaguar were happy to bolt on a big Eaton supercharger to its for installation into the XKR performance variant. The big Eaton spins at 1.9 times the engine speed and, in this 4.0L V8 engine, boosts power to an impressive 370bhp. In this version this is mated to a smooth shifting Mercedes Benz five speed automatic transmission with the distinctive J-gate selector.

The big engine bay houses the AJ-V8 engine with its “Supercharged” embossed alloy intake plenums. The two cylinder head covers are inscribed with Jaguar branding and are in good order. It is a tightly packed engine bay but highly original and clean and straight. It is clear that this area received regular care and attention.

The underside of the car appears is predominantly fared in with streamlining and protective covers. What can be seen of the componentry looks good, however, and in keeping with the condition of the rest of the XKR.

This XKR comes with a smattering of provenance providing paperwork as you will see from our photographic package. Key documents include the current V5 in the name of the owner. Our car history report lays out this car’s impressive MoT history. This confirms that the current MoT is an advisory free test and valid until February 2026.

A highly instructive document included here is a summary put together by a previous owner. This covers much detail about the background of this XKR and also outlines some key maintenance undertaken. These items include:

2017 – anti roll bar bushes replaced, and four new tyres fitted. Air conditioning re-gassed and air dryer replaced.
2018 – timing chains replaced, and tensioners replaced with the later metal type.
2020 – all brake pads replaced, and rear suspension arm bushes renewed.
2022 – major supercharger overhaul, drive belts and idlers replaced, valley hoses replaced, and gearbox oil and filter renewed.

The XKR is a milestone and highly desirable Jaguar without doubt, marking the return of a confident and confident producer of world class sports cars despite the earlier uncertainty for the marque. Where else can you find a 370 bhp supercharged V8 convertible sports car for the price of a fairly average second hand family hatchback?

This example looks great thanks to its dark blue livery, big 20-inch split rimmed BBS wheels and dark blue fabric hood. It has been very lightly used in recent history and features an immaculate looking and truly luxurious cabin. A lovely range topping Jaguar likely to offer impressive value for money and almost guaranteed to keeping you grinning widely for many journeys to come.

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £8,000 - £12,000.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Bradford, West Yorkshire. To arrange an appointment to inspect this vehicle, please use the ‘Enquire About This Vehicle’ button on the listing. Feel free to ask any questions, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.