1999 Jaguar XKR 4.0 Coupe

This car is an original spec supercharged XKR with just 19,100 miles on the clock – and incredibly low mileage figure for a 24 year old Jaguar, and one that indicates a very quiet life indeed.

The spec includes built in satellite navigation which we’re told works perfectly, and the car looks to be original in every way. Its 4-litre, 32-valve supercharged V8 is quite the animal, offering nearly 100bhp more than the normally aspirated XK8, at 370 horsepower and a stump-pulling 373lb-ft of torque.

Mated with a smooth five-speed automatic transmission (with a locking torque converter), the XKR rockets to speed with great enthusiasm and contemporary road tests reported that cruising at 90mph felt like a leisurely drive through the park for the big Jag coupé.

‘Thanks to its slippery aerodynamics, wind noise is minimal, barely a whisper. Virtually the only sound is the rhythmic hum of the fine tuned engine. Squash the pedal and the blower chimes in with characteristic harmony. It's music to our ears’, said Motortrend magazine in the United States.

In true Jaguar tradition, the XKR Coupé is an absolute beauty to behold. The classic silhouette features a sleek and aerodynamic design that exudes elegance and sophistication. From its curvaceous lines to its muscular body, every inch of this vehicle is a masterpiece of automotive engineering.

The exterior is defined by its sweeping curves and powerful stance, while the car's low-slung body is complemented by its elongated bonnet, under which lives the potent supercharged V8 engine that delivers such an exhilarating driving experience.

Overall, the 1996 Jaguar XKR Coupe is a masterpiece of automotive design. Its sleek, powerful body and luxurious interior make it one of the most beautiful cars of its era. And this one is in beautiful condition. The silver paintwork is hard to fault, save for some very minor stone chipping to the very tip of the air intake area on the long snout.

A car that’s 24 years old really has no right to look this immaculate, but it does, and it’s not everyday we see a modern classic Jaguar in this kind of shape, with this kind of tiny mileage figure. With fewer than 20,000 miles on the clock, its mechanical condition is likely to echo the superb exterior appearance.

Large brake discs peer through the almost new looking alloy wheels, which are, naturally, wrapped in performance rubber, and in – as far as we could tell – unmarked condition. This car has obviously been owned by careful drivers, or maybe it lived somewhere without any kerbs.

Regardless of its pleasing handling traits, the XKR is more at home on the open highway or cruising the King’s Road. That said, it’s a Jaguar and road tests described the handling as extremely lithe for a car of its size (it’s around a foot longer than a contemporary Porsche 911).

A nod to the elegant styling of the classic first-generation E-Type, the XKR draws its fair share of attention and when launched was by far the best looking coupé from Jag in decades. In typical Jaguar fashion, the cabin was wonderfully luxurious, clad in rich leather upholstery and trademark burl walnut trim. This one is a stunning example of the breed, and it’s in beautiful condition.

A pair of stylish front bucket seats are well bolstered and keep you snug behind the wheel. The car does have two rear seats, but you’ll be hard pressed to fit a small child back there, let alone a fully-grown adult, which renders it pretty much useless. Still, style comes at a price – look at the exterior shape again, with that low, sloping roof line. It’s rather pretty, isn’t it.

Factor in a long list of creature comforts and safety features such as active suspension, dynamic stability control, adaptive cruise control and ultrasonic parking assist and this coupé is about as tech-savvy as you can get for a car of this period.

Is there any wear on the driver’s seat bolster – the obvious place to show signs of use? Well we couldn’t see any, but judge for yourself. There is a small mark on the rear of the driver’s seat.

In the boot there’s a CD changer and what looks like a space saver spare wheel that’s never seen the light of day until our photoshoot.

Under the louvred bonnet the V8’s twin alloy plenum chambers are in great shape, as are the cam covers and pretty much everything else under here. Jag know how to make an engine bay look like exactly what it is – the heart of the car, so there are no daft plastic covers hiding the powerplant.

The car’s underside is in equally great condition from what we could seeing peeking underneath it. The exhaust system looks fine and as far as we could tell there’s absolutely nothing to worry about here.

We’re told this XKR has had 14 services since it was built in 1999. It comes with a spare set of keys and all the original owner’s manuals. The seller describes it as being in immaculate condition, confirms that it has just had a fresh service and that it comes with a new MoT certificate. So it’s ready to enjoy straight away.

On top of the very low mileage, which is backed up by the car’s MoT test history, this XKR has only had two previous owners.

This is as original an example of a Jaguar XKR Coupé as you’re likely to find anywhere. It’s clearly led a cosseted life and at this mileage is just ready to be enjoyed by a new owner.

We estimate this vehicle to fetch between £15,000 - £20,000 in auction.

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