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New Aluminum Jaguars (XKR) - What do you think?

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#146 of 155 XK on a track by xkss Jul 08, 2006 (10:16 pm)
In the June, 2006 issue of Top Gear, a new XK convertible with 19 inch wheels ran a lap at Top Gear's test track in 1:43 which was the same time for a BMW 650i convertible.
#147 of 155 U.S. sales of XKs (XK8s and XKRs) up 69.2 % year-to-date by xkss Sep 05, 2006 (5:41 pm)
393 XKs (including XK8s and XKRs) were sold in August vs. 190 in August of 2005 which is a 106.8 % increase.   3,043 XKs (including XK8s and XKRs) have been sold year-to-date vs. 1,798 of 2005 year-to-date.
#148 of 155 Next S-Type to use all-new chassis by xkss Sep 05, 2006 (5:43 pm)
The following is from an Automotive News article by Mark Rechtin in late June of this year:   Geoff Polites, CEO of Jaguar and Land Rover, has said that the "redesigned S-Type will arrive in the United States in the spring of 2008" and it will use "an all-new platform."
#149 of 155 Redesigned XJ coming in late 2009 by xkss Sep 05, 2006 (5:44 pm)
It will stay with aluminum according to an Automotive News article by Mark Rechtin in late June of this year.
#150 of 155 New XKR to be raced in sports car racing by xkss Sep 05, 2006 (5:52 pm)
Apex Motorsport will develop a new Jaguar XKR for the FIA GT3 Championship. It will be a privateer effort and they plan to have the first six cars ready for the first event in the 2007 season.   Jaguar racing news   FIA GT3 Championship Replies to this message: xkss (Oct 15, 2006 1:26 pm)
#151 of 155 Pricing revealed for new XKR Coupe and Convertible by xkss Sep 05, 2006 (5:54 pm)
XKR COUPE:   $86,500 (includes destination and delivery charges)   XKR CONVERTIBLE:   $92,500 (includes destination and delivery charges)   Special order non-standard paint, interior trim, convertible top:   $1,000 [this is also available for all XK and XJ models]
#152 of 155 Almost 2,000 orders for the new XKR by xkss Oct 02, 2006 (10:24 am)
From a recent press release:   "Jaguar has already taken almost 2,000 orders for the XKR which is expected in UK showrooms in November."
#153 of 155 Re: New XKR to be raced in sports car racing [xkss] by xkss Oct 15, 2006 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: xkss (Sep 05, 2006 5:52 pm) What do you think of the news of the new Jaguar XKR race car?
#154 of 155 2007 XKR by mikeyder Oct 20, 2006 (2:22 pm)
Beautiful! I want one! Is anyone seeing a Texas thats willing to offer any deal? Mikey
#155 of 155 New Jaguar XKR racecar by xkss Nov 06, 2006 (2:29 am)
Work continues apace at the Buckingham race shop with the build of the first XKR chassis nearing roll cage completion and as Dave said: "The basic all aluminium chassis is already immensely rigid so were confident that with the addition of the roll cage it will be amongst the best in class."   - sports car racing news   The new XKR racecars are being developed by Apex Motorsport.   Apex Motorsport   picture one   picture two

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