Jaguar XKR 1998

This generation of Jaguar XKR has been produced from February, 1998 to January, 2004. We can provide information about 2 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This Jaguar is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 4.0 to 4.2 litres and power of from 363 to 395 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.

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Jaguar XKR 1998 average fuel consumption in combined cycle is from 12.4 to 12.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Jaguar XKR 1998 version is Jaguar XKR 4.2, consuming 12.4 litres of petrol per 100km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 5.4 seconds has Jaguar XKR 4.0 version, Jaguar XKR 4.2 is slower and reaching this speed only in 5.4 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 4.0 petrol 363 hp version (Jaguar XKR 4.0) and the 4.2 petrol 395 hp version (Jaguar XKR 4.2).

Lenght of Jaguar XKR is 476 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Jaguar XKR is about 3 cm longer than Ford Mondeo hatchback, but 2 cm shorter than BMW 5 series sedan. Jaguar XKR gross weight is from 2010 to 2104 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 9 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Jaguar XKR trunk space is 327 litres.

This Jaguar is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 9500 €. Users calculated Jaguar XKR 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2500 € cost per year and 0.23 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 75%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 20% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Jaguar XKR for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Jaguar XKR prices and costs.

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Jaguar XKR prices

Jaguar XKR 1998 - 2004 coupe price in Latvia is from 5500 € to 14000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Jaguar XKR price is very high - Jaguar XKR is more than two times more expensive then average coupes of this age (compare coupes 1998 - 2004 prices). Jaguar XKR high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Jaguar could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.