??'s about the 2008 XKR Coupe
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??'s about the 2008 XKR Coupe
I was driving down Memorial near the park (the only curving, nice road in Houston) and I saw xeons fast approaching in my rear view mirror. I floored my 04 CLK55 (non supercharged 5.4) around the first curve and the XKR backed off to grandfather mode. I really wanted to pace him to see what the new XKR 4.2 supercharged can do but was let down.
I am really curious about the XKR. Has anyone ran against a 2008+ XKR? Sorry to dissappoint you guys with the lack of a kill story.
I am really curious about the XKR. Has anyone ran against a 2008+ XKR? Sorry to dissappoint you guys with the lack of a kill story.
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My good buddy has an 08 XKR convertible (only 110 lbs heavier than the coupe) that I've driven quite a few times. Runs decent, nice sound and should trap around 110 mph in the quarter. Has a good amount of torque down low. I've used it to beat someone driving an E60 M5 3 times in a row (dig, short roll and another dig). I used some "sleight of hand" on the last dig.. 
Granted the m5 driver had NO clue what he was doing. He did want to race on the highway but I declined. Wanted to keep the undefeated streak intact . I've never really run the XKR against my car except for some very SHORT 3rd gear pulls where it's been more or less even. FYI: my car should trap between 105 and 108 mph in the 1/4. Seems like if you ran one with your car, it would be quite competitive....
Granted the m5 driver had NO clue what he was doing. He did want to race on the highway but I declined. Wanted to keep the undefeated streak intact . I've never really run the XKR against my car except for some very SHORT 3rd gear pulls where it's been more or less even. FYI: my car should trap between 105 and 108 mph in the 1/4. Seems like if you ran one with your car, it would be quite competitive....
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I've used it to beat someone driving an E60 M5 3 times in a row (dig, short roll and another dig). I used some "sleight of hand" on the last dig.. Granted the m5 driver had NO clue what he was doing. He did want to race on the highway but I declined. Wanted to keep the undefeated streak intact .
Granted the m5 driver had NO clue what he was doing. He did want to race on the highway but I declined. Wanted to keep the undefeated streak intact .
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Weeks later I ran into him and asked him about lauch control on his car. He didn't know that existed (even the milder US version). Clueless as I said... Remember though that the Jag has 420hp actually, more torque than the M5 at lower rpms, slightly lower weight and a sneaky driver
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As for the XKR, I belive it's 420PS so 414bhp. However, 6 horses isn't going to make the difference...however, a sneaky driver can
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Thanks for the replys. Any car that can run 13 second 1/4 is fine by me. I must say the Black XKR Coupe looked really sweet (much nicer than the convertible IMHO). I consider the 08 XKR a really nice, cheaper alternative to Aston Martins (even without the AM cache); however my wife REALLY likes the DB9 and their values have dropped considerably. I may consider a 05 DB9 or a new XKR Coupe after we build our house. Will keep you guys updated.
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Thanks for the replys. Any car that can run 13 second 1/4 is fine by me. I must say the Black XKR Coupe looked really sweet (much nicer than the convertible IMHO). I consider the 08 XKR a really nice, cheaper alternative to Aston Martins (even without the AM cache); however my wife REALLY likes the DB9 and their values have dropped considerably. I may consider a 05 DB9 or a new XKR Coupe after we build our house. Will keep you guys updated.
