The Car

THE XKR is the bullying big brother of the XK8, a styling masterpiece penned by the late Geoff Lawson. The XK8's svelte lines made a huge impact when it first appeared in 1996, particularly as it was the first all-new car to appear bearing the "leaper" since the 1989 Ford takeover. The XKR embellishes those lines with more aggression, wholly understandable considering the staggering amount of performance it produces.

Did you know?

XKR's launch coincided with the second anniversary of the launch of the XK8, upon which XKR is based