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Year:2005 Mileage:65905 Color: black
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CARFAX HISTORY REPORT
2005 JAGUAR XK8
VIN: SAJDA42CX52A40924
CONVERTIBLE
4.2L V8 FI DOHC
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options

No accident/damage reported
No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
3 or more previous owners
3 Previous owners
Service information available
10 Service records available
Vehicle registration information
Types of owners: Corporate, Personal
Last reported odometer reading/mileage
Last reported odometer reading
CARFAX Price Adjustment
$1,690 Above retail book value
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 Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
 Owner 1 Owner 2 Owner 3
Year purchased2004 2008 2013 
Type of ownerCorporatePersonalPersonal
Estimated length of ownership3 yrs. 11 mo. 4 yrs. 8 mo. 1 month 
Owned in the following states/provincesVirginia, New Jersey New Jersey New Jersey 
Estimated miles driven per year12,673/yr 2,893/yr --- 
Last reported odometer reading50,245 65,101 65,754 

 Title History

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 Owner 1 Owner 2 Owner 3
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | LemonGuaranteed
No Problem
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No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical LimitsGuaranteed
No Problem
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No Problem
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No Problem
GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. View Certificate

 Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
 Owner 1 Owner 2 Owner 3
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized Jaguar dealer for any open recalls.
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Basic Warranty
Original warranty estimated to have expired.
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired

 Detailed History

 Owner 1
Purchased:2004
Type:Corporate
Where:Virginia, New Jersey
Est. miles/year:12,673/yr
Est. length owned:8/11/04 - 7/24/08
(3 yrs. 11 mo.)
Low mileage!This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
02/01/2004   NICB  Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer
03/14/2004   US Customs  Vehicle exported from
United Kingdom
and imported to
Newark, NJ
08/11/2004  168  Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Vehicle purchase reported
Titled or registered as
corporate vehicle
09/03/2004   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Atlanta, GA  
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
06/16/2005   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Atlanta, GA  
Title or registration issued
06/20/2005  12,792  Virginia
Inspection Station
Leesburg, VA  
Passed emissions inspection
07/12/2006   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Atlanta, GA  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
07/10/2007  41,551  Virginia
Inspection Station
Leesburg, VA  
Passed emissions inspection
07/13/2007   Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Atlanta, GA  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
07/23/2008  50,238  New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Cherry Hill, NJ
Title #DA20082051116  
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
07/24/2008   Online Listing  Vehicle offered for sale
07/30/2008   Cherry Hill Classic Cars
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-424-5300
1888classic.com  
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Maintenance inspection completed
Cup holder replaced
Oil and filter changed
Two tires mounted and balanced
Alignment performed
09/09/2008  50,245  Cherry Hill Classic Cars
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-424-5300
1888classic.com  
Vehicle serviced
09/30/2008   Online Listing  Vehicle offered for sale
10/14/2008   New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Burlington, NJ  
Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as Black
 
 Owner 2
Purchased:2008
Type:Personal
Where:New Jersey
Est. miles/year:2,893/yr
Est. length owned:10/14/08 - 7/11/13 
(4 yrs. 8 mo.)
Low mileage!This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
10/14/2008  50,285  New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title #ME20082880280  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
02/19/2009  53,279  Cherry Hill Classic Cars
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-424-5300
1888classic.com  
Oil and filter changed
Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
09/03/2009  55,000  Cherry Hill Classic Cars
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-424-5300
1888classic.com  
Oil and filter changed
10/16/2009   New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Burlington, NJ  
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
11/10/2010  58,995  Cherry Hill Classic Cars
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-424-5300
1888classic.com  
Oil and filter changed
05/10/2011  59,123  Cherry Hill Classic Cars
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-424-5300
1888classic.com  
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Oil and filter changed
Battery replaced
10/12/2011  60,123  Cherry Hill Classic Cars
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-424-5300
1888classic.com  
Vehicle serviced
07/11/2013  64,008  Dealer Inventory  Vehicle offered for sale
07/12/2013   Burlington Chevrolet
Burlington, NJ
609-386-2700
burlingtonchevy.com  
Vehicle offered for sale
07/17/2013   New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Burlington, NJ
Title #SL20131980158  
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
Vehicle color noted as Black
08/14/2013   Dealer Inventory  Vehicle offered for sale
08/23/2013  64,056  Burlington Chevrolet
Burlington, NJ
609-386-2700
burlingtonchevy.com  
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Tire(s) balanced
Oil and filter changed
Wiper(s) replaced
11/07/2013   Burlington Chevrolet
Burlington, NJ
609-386-2700
burlingtonchevy.com  
Vehicle serviced
12/14/2013  65,079  Burlington Chevrolet
Burlington, NJ
609-386-2700
burlingtonchevy.com  
Vehicle sold
12/16/2013   Service Plan Co.
South Orange, NJ  
Service contract issued
12/16/2013   New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
South Orange, NJ  
Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as Black
12/23/2013  65,101  Madison Jaguar
Madison, NJ
973-377-0240
madisonjaguar.com  
Vehicle serviced
 
 Owner 3
Purchased:2013
Type:Personal
Where:New Jersey
Est. length owned:12/23/13 - 1/29/14 
(1 month)
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
12/23/2013   New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
South Orange, NJ
Title #GD20133571011  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Black
01/29/2014   Dealer Inventory  Vehicle offered for sale
01/30/2014   Burlington Chevrolet
Burlington, NJ
609-386-2700
burlingtonchevy.com  
Vehicle offered for sale
02/19/2014  65,754  New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Burlington, NJ
Title #SL20140500389  
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
Vehicle color noted as Black
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Report

2005 Jaguar XK XK8
Report Run Date: 2014-07-14 21:30:54.123 EDT

Report Summary

  • Class: Sport Car - Premium
  • Engine: 4.2L V8 EFI
  • Country of Assembly: United Kingdom
  • Vehicle Age: 9 year(s)
  • Calculated Owners: 3
  • VIN: SAJDA42CX52A40924
  • Year : 2005
  • Make : Jaguar
  • Model: XK XK8
  • Style/Body: Convertible 2D

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AccidentCheck

Reported accidents: 0

Title and ProblemCheck

Your vehicle checks out!

OdometerCheck

Your vehicle checks out!

Last Reported Odometer: 65,886

Vehicle Use and EventCheck

Specific vehicle use(s) or events reported

AccidentCheck

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checks_outYour vehicle checks out! There have been no accidents reported to AutoCheck for this 2005 Jaguar XK XK8 (SAJDA42CX52A40924). AutoCheck receives its accident data from government sources and independent agencies, and based on the information available to us, we have found that no accidents have been reported on this vehicle. Not all accidents or damage events are reported to AutoCheck.

Title and ProblemCheck

checks_outYour vehicle checks out! AutoCheck's database for this 2005 Jaguar XK XK8 (SAJDA42CX52A40924) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems, and disqualifies the vehicle for AutoCheck Buyback Protection. Check the Vehicle Use and EventCheck for reported accidents that can affect vehicle safety and value.

0 Problem(s) Reported:15 Title/Problem areas checked:
imageNo abandoned title record
imageNo damaged title or major damage incident record
imageNo fire damaged title record
imageNo grey market title record
imageNo hail damage title record
imageNo insurance loss title or probable total loss record
imageNo junk or scrapped title record
imageNo manufacturer buyback/lemon title record
imageNo odometer problem title record
imageNo rebuilt/rebuildable title record
imageNo salvage title or salvage auction record
imageNo water damaged title record
imageNo NHTSA crash test record
imageNo frame/unibody damage record
imageNo recycling facility record

OdometerCheck

checks_outYour vehicle checks out! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 2005 Jaguar XK XK8 (SAJDA42CX52A40924) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage.

0 Problem(s) Reported:MileageDate Reported 
image16809/03/2004  
image12,79206/20/2005  
image41,55107/10/2007  
image50,23807/23/2008  
image50,28510/14/2008  
image64,00807/17/2013  
image65,07912/23/2013  
image65,75402/19/2014  
image65,88606/09/2014  

Vehicle Use and EventCheck

imageInformation Reported! AutoCheck shows additional vehicle uses or events reported to AutoCheck for this 2005 Jaguar XK XK8 (SAJDA42CX52A40924). This includes reported vehicle uses such as rental or lease, and events such as whether the vehicle has been reported to have had a loan/lien or duplicate title issued. Other events show if the vehicle has a reported accident and how many calculated accidents or if it has been reported stolen or repossessed. It is recommended to have pre-owned vehicles inspected by a third party prior to purchase.

1 Event(s) Reported:6 Vehicle uses checked:
imageFleet, rental and/or lease use record(s)
imageNo taxi use record
imageNo police use record
imageNo government use record
imageNo livery use record
imageNo driver education record
2 Event(s) Reported:9 Vehicle events checked:
imageNo accident record reported through accident data sources
imageNo corrected title record
imageNo duplicate title record
imageEmission/safety inspection record(s)
imageLoan/Lien record(s)
imageNo fire damage incident record
imageNo repossessed record
imageNo theft record
imageNo storm area registration/title record

Full History

Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.

Report Run Date: 2014-07-14 21:30:54.123 EDT

Vehicle: 2005 Jaguar XK XK8 (SAJDA42CX52A40924)

Event DateEvent LocationOdometer ReadingData SourceEvent Detail
02/01/2004 
 
Independent SourceVEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
08/26/2004VA
 
Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/03/2004VA
168
Motor Vehicle Dept.TITLE
06/16/2005VA
 
Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle)
06/20/2005LEESBURG, VA
12,792
Independent Emission SourcePASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
07/12/2006VA
 
Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle)
07/10/2007LEESBURG, VA
41,551
Independent Emission SourcePASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
07/13/2007PURCELLVILLE, VA
 
Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle)
07/23/2008CHERRY HILL, NJ
50,238
Motor Vehicle Dept.TITLE (Title #:DA200820500001116)
10/14/2008RIVERSIDE, NJ
50,285
Motor Vehicle Dept.TITLE (Title #:ME200828800000280)
10/31/2008RIVERSIDE, NJ
 
Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/31/2009BURLINGTON, NJ
 
Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/31/2010BURLINGTON, NJ
 
Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/31/2011BURLINGTON, NJ
 
Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/31/2012BURLINGTON, NJ
 
Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
07/17/2013BURLINGTON, NJ
64,008
Motor Vehicle Dept.TITLE (Title #:SL201319800000158)
12/23/2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ
65,079
Motor Vehicle Dept.TITLE (Title #:GD201335700001011) (Lien Reported)
12/31/2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ
 
Motor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
02/19/2014BURLINGTON, NJ
65,754
Motor Vehicle Dept.TITLE (Title #:SL201405000000389)
06/14/2014RIVERVIEW, FL
65,902
Dealer InventoryREPORTED AS DEALER VEHICLE
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2005 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible

 
VEHICLE DETAILS

Year:2005
Make:Jaguar
Model:XK-Series
Trim:XK8 2dr Convertible
Engine:4.2L V8
Transmission:Automatic 6-Speed
Fuel Type:Gasoline
 
Exterior:black
Interior:Black
Mileage:65902
Vin:SAJDA42CX52A40924
Stock#:0924
Body Style:Convertible
Condition:Used

 
VEHICLE INFO



Please review the Full Clean CARFAX & AUTOCHECK History Report's above in their entirety. Please enjoy the 50 or so photographs of this Jaguar by 'scrolling down'!!

This is a 'Buy it Now' or 'Make Offer' listing. It is not an auction format. You do not have to wait till the the listing ends to purchase. The car can sell at any time during the listing run and they do all the time. If you think you may want to own this Jaguar, please contact me early to avoid any disappointment. Thanks.

There are only a handful of cars that offer Exclusivity, Beauty and Performance. This Beautiful Low Mileage 2005 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 4.2 V8 is one such car and is finished in gorgeous EBONY BLACK with a beautifully contrasting CHARCOAL Leather interior Chrome instrument rings, shifter bezel and 'Burl Walnut' trim. Low miles at 65k!!! Such a stunning and appealing Color combination which will be sure to turn the heads that have taste, envy and all emotions in between!! The car has a Black convertible top. What you have here Ladies and Gentleman, is the Quintessential Jaguar!!

You will look and feel FABULOUS driving this car!!!! This Jag drives absolutely beautifully!! 

This Jaguar has benefitted from being covered by a warranty/service plan its whole life so has wanted for nothing.

This Jaguar XK8 is a 2005 model year which received a number of cosmetic enhancements for that year including reworked nose and ground effects. The superb 300 Horsepower 4.2 V8 mated to a 6 speed ZF transmission features here which gives more power and better MPG than the previous 4.0 V8. (27.2 MPG is what I received in a similar car over an 1100 mile trip recently. I wasn't feathering the throttle pedal either. I was getting the job done! That, folks is exceptional for 4.2 V8).

Very recent 'Continental' tires (at least 80% tread life remaining) all around adorn the Factory rims.

The 4.2 Liter XK8 is the one to own. An absolute pleasure.

This car has been inspected and found to be mechanically and electrically sound.

This car is in excellent and original condition throughout and is a tribute to its previous owner. 

Yes folks, the car comes with 3 KEYS, 2 REMOTES the OWNERS MANUALS, THE NAVIGATION SOFTWARE and the convertible BOOT COVER, all present and correct.

The paintwork is in excellent shape. So nice!!! The engine and transmission are strong and smooth and all electrical components, including the convertible top operate as they should. The convertible top itself is in excellent condition.

ABSOLUTELY NO ACCIDENTS on this car !!!!! Please review the CARFAX/AUTOCHECK history report's above.

This is a NON SMOKER car!!! The interior is lovely. The headliner is unmarked.

This Jaguar is quick. 6 seconds to 60 quick! Though so Very Smooth, Classy and Very Handsome!!!! 

EBONY 05's are always desirable and will hold their value well. I am having a tough time locating these Convertibles right now so don't delay.

What else do you get? The usual Jaguar refinements are here of course and also to include Factory options, FACTORY IN DASH NAVIGATION, HEATED FRONT SEATS, Xenon Headlights, Alpine Premium Sound, Rain Sensing Wipers, Rear Park Control, 12 way power and 3 Driver Memory Seats, Tilt Telescope Steering Wheel..... And of course that awesome 4.2 motor that seems to do no wrong and just pulls and pulls so effortlessly! The list goes on.

This car certainly has all the Presence and Style you would expect. You will feel exquisitely at one with the world behind the wheel of this car, Guaranteed!!!!!!! ALL SYSTEMS ARE FULLY OPERATIONAL, BOTH ELECTRICALLY AND MECHANICALLY.

Whoever acquires this Jaguar will be most contented for sure.

You have found a great example  here of this beautiful Sports car. Don't let it pass you by!

I am a Florida Auto dealer based just outside of Tampa, Florida with a PASSION for fine Jaguar Automobiles. I always endeavor to acquire and offer only the nicest examples. Cars that you and I would be proud to own. It means so much to me that my clients are happy, thrilled and excited. Out of State clients, I will supply a 30 day temporary plate to see you through to getting to your local DMV. 
A reasonable $299.00 Dealer Admin. fee due on all transactions. If you plan to fly in and drive home, I will pick you up from the airport. If you plan to ship I am able to get very competitive rates. In fact, I will do everything in my power to make your purchase a pleasant and trouble free experience. Feel free to Call me on 813 545 0303 with any questions. Always happy to talk about Jaguar cars! Buy with absolute confidence!

 
VEHICLE OPTIONS

Option List:18 Inch Wheels, Abs - 4-Wheel, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Theft System - Alarm, Cassette, Cd Changer, Center Console - Front Console With Storage, Center Console Trim - Alloy And Wood, Clock, Convertible Roof - Power, Cruise Control, Dash Trim - Alloy And Wood, Door Trim - Alloy And Wood, Easy Entry - Driver, Exterior Mirrors - Heated, Exterior Mirrors - Power, Front Air Conditioning - Automatic Climate Control, Front Air Conditioning Zones - Single, Front Airbags - Dual, Front Fog Lights, Front Seat Type - Bucket, Front Wipers - Intermittent, Front Wipers - Rain Sensing, Headlight Cleaners, Headlights - Auto On/Off, Heated - Front Seats, Includes Driver Seat, Inside Rearview Mirror - Auto-Dimming, Parking Sensors - Rear, Power Adjustments, Power Door Locks - Remote, Power Steering, Power Windows, Premium Brand Speakers - Alpine, Radio - Am/Fm, Rear Defogger, Remote Trunk Release, Shift Knob Trim - Wood, Side Airbags - Front, Stability Control, Steering Wheel - Tilt And Telescopic, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Audio, Steering Wheel Trim - Leather And Wood, Tachometer, Traction Control, Trip Computer, Type - Bench, Universal Remote Transmitter - Garage Door Opener, Upholstery - Leather

 
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Jaguar working on windows that open when you touch them

Mon, Jan 12 2015

Jaguar is working on side windows that will whir up and down not with a push of a button, but with a touch of the glass itself. According to Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum, "For instance, if you want to pull the windows down, you touch a certain area of the glass and you can actually just drop them down." Callum would go on to caution, "These things are all a work in progress at the moment," before pausing and saying, "That's coming." When we asked when we might see such technology deployed in a production car, Callum, who spoke with Autoblog at the Detroit Auto Show on Monday, said, "I don't know when, but we certainly know how to do it." Callum was less forthcoming about how the technology functions, saying, "Oh, I can't tell you (laughs)... it's proximity, mainly." It's not clear whether traditional physical switches mounted on the doors would still be required with such a system. The designer then went on to discuss Jaguar's innovation in proximity-based switchgear – the automaker has already been using the technology for its interior overhead lighting controls and glovebox release. When we asked about any safety concerns that touch-control windows might generate, Callum said, "I think if it's a very specific area, there's absolutely no ambiguity about what you're trying to do – it's fine." Callum knows a thing or two about the need for absolute specificity in this area – when Jaguar introduced its XF sedan with proximity switchgear, it found passengers were accidentally opening their gloveboxes with their knees, which prompted a quick redesign. "It's a whole new genre of disciplines that we have to think about – what is safe," he said. Design/Style Jaguar Technology Luxury 2015 Detroit Auto Show

Watches and whisky: two more ways to celebrate the Jaguar E-type's 60th birthday

Sun, Mar 14 2021

It was 60th years ago on March 15 that Jaguar famously unveiled its E-type sports car at the Geneva auto show, after having driven a coupe and a convertible down from England overnight. And while the British automaker is commemorating the milestone with six specially restored vintage E-type coupe-and-convertible pairs, that leaves many fans shut out. For those seeking a less-spendy way to honor the occasion, there are two new options: a commemorative watch and rally timer boxed set, and a special whisky. British watchmaker Bremont has created a special watch to mark the occasion. The automatic chronograph features a black face with either a green or a gray bi-directional rotating bezel and matching leather strap. The colors reference the green roadster and gray coupe that debuted at the show. On the back, the movement is visible through a sapphire glass window, there's a rendition of the E-type's three-spoke steering wheel, and each watch is numbered. The textured crown features the tread pattern of the E-type's Dunlop racing tires. Each watch comes as a boxed set with a two-instrument rally timer with a stopwatch and a clock. The instruments are mounted on an engine-turned metal plate and can be displayed in a wood case or fitted into a vehicle. The price for the watch-and-rally-timer duo is $16,495, and 60 in each watch color will be made. As an added enticement, buyers can attend a Jaguar Classic experience in the U.K. wherein they get a chance to drive three vintage Jaguars. If 16 large is still a little rich for your budget, Bremont makes several other Jaguar-inspired timepieces: the $4,895 MkIII, the $6,695 MkII, the $6,895 D-type, and the $8,995 MkI. Or maybe you'd prefer to toast the E-type's birthday with some brown liquor. Might we suggest the Glenturret E-type 60th Anniversary Single Malt Whisky? It hails from Scotland's oldest distillery and comes with a presentation box and a key ring. No driving experience, alas. The whiskey is limited to 265 bottles, the number corresponding to the 265 horsepower in the original E-type. The whiskey is available direct from Glenturret at 1,500 GBP (about $2,100) plus shipping. Auto News Jaguar

2014 Jaguar XKR-S GT takes fiercest feline further [UPDATE]

Tue, 26 Mar 2013

If there were any car to overshadow the 542-horsepower Jaguar XJR that's coming to the New York Auto Show, this is it. Meet the Jaguar XKR-S GT - a street-legal, higher-performance version of the already hardcore XKR-S that will be headed to North America in very limited quantities. Only 30 will be offered on our continent, with 25 earmarked for the United States and the remaining five going to Canada. The cost of entry? $174,000 when it goes on sale this August.
What that gets you is a coupe that is, without any doubt, ready to attack any racetrack it might encounter. The XKR-S' supercharged 5.0-liter V8 has not been upgraded in terms of power - not that 550 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque is anything to sneeze at - but instead, Jaguar focused on tuning the bits of the car that help effectively put all that grunt to the ground. There's a new hood with rows of louvers to aid in engine cooling, and elsewhere on the car's body, you'll find carbon fiber on the redesigned front air splitter, dive planes, extended wheel arch spats, as well as a new rear diffuser, an aluminum front under tray and an absolutely massive wing out back to keep downforce to a maximum.
Underneath that hot body are retuned and height-adjustable adaptive dampers; spring rates have been increased by 68 percent in front and 25 percent at the rear versus a standard XKR-S. Most of the front and rear suspension geometry has been upgraded, larger carbon ceramic brakes have been fitted at all four corners, and wider 20-inch forged alloy wheels are found here, wrapped in Pirelli Corsa tires - 255/35-series rubber in front and 305/30-series stuff out back. There's also a revised active exhaust system, which should only improve the already thunderous roar coming out the back of the Jag coupe, and a faster steering rack has been added for improved agility.