One-of-a-kind 2008 XKR-S 4.2
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One-of-a-kind 2008 XKR-S 4.2
Been meaning to post this for a while; I was at the JEC 30th anniversary bash in June, with my car appearing in their Timeline display covering all Jaguar models and many variants. One that caught my eye was this 2008 XKR-S - because it isn't black! Apparently a Jag exec ordered his with a custom paint job, and it is the only non-black example.
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Ngarara,
Too bad that XKR-S 4.2 wasn't available in the USA. I noted that it has Vortex wheels, which is my favorite design. I see you have them, too.
Do you know if that XKR-S came with Alcon brakes? If it did, do you have any idea where I might be able to get a set of those 2008 Vortex wheels from the UK? I think your wheels have a different rear offset since you have a 5.0L with the e-diff.
Stuart
Too bad that XKR-S 4.2 wasn't available in the USA. I noted that it has Vortex wheels, which is my favorite design. I see you have them, too.
Do you know if that XKR-S came with Alcon brakes? If it did, do you have any idea where I might be able to get a set of those 2008 Vortex wheels from the UK? I think your wheels have a different rear offset since you have a 5.0L with the e-diff.
Stuart
Last edited by Stuart S; 07-24-2014 at 07:18 PM. Reason: Fix ambiguity
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We have Alcons in stock. $1700.00 per caliper. A forum member purchased & fitted some recently. Let me know if you would like more info.
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William@Sngbarratt.com
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William@Sngbarratt.com
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William,
Sorry my previous post was ambitious. I'm not looking for Alcon brakes - my car already has them.
I'm looking for a set of the 20" Vortex wheels as fitted to that 2008 4.2L XKR-S. I think they'll fit my 2009 XKR Portfolio without needing any spacers as I suspect that XKR-S came with Alcon brakes. The newer version Vortex wheel for 5.0L XKRs have a different offset and I think they won't fit on the rear without spacers.
Stuart
Sorry my previous post was ambitious. I'm not looking for Alcon brakes - my car already has them.
I'm looking for a set of the 20" Vortex wheels as fitted to that 2008 4.2L XKR-S. I think they'll fit my 2009 XKR Portfolio without needing any spacers as I suspect that XKR-S came with Alcon brakes. The newer version Vortex wheel for 5.0L XKRs have a different offset and I think they won't fit on the rear without spacers.
Stuart
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According to articles from the time, the 2008 XKR-S 4.2 came with Alcon brakes, so the version of the Vortex wheels specific to that model should also fit yours. The distinctive thing to look for is that the wheel are unpainted, whereas the ones for the 75 are dark grey and the ones currently available are black. There's a set for sale in Germany:
Vortex 20" XKR-S - Jaguar-Shop.com
Someone has pointed out there's a thread on the UK forum about a porcelain white XKR-S which was also some sort of special order:
2008 XKR-S in white?? - Page 2
And another thread on here that shows a metallic blue one:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ilable-109029/
Vortex 20" XKR-S - Jaguar-Shop.com
Someone has pointed out there's a thread on the UK forum about a porcelain white XKR-S which was also some sort of special order:
2008 XKR-S in white?? - Page 2
And another thread on here that shows a metallic blue one:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ilable-109029/
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2008 Special Edition XKR-S in US?
Apparently, announced at the Geneva Auto Show there was a 2008 XKR-S on display. And the announcement was that 200 of these vehicles would be produced for the UK. I have heard that 4 of them made their way to the U.S. that year.
Does anybody know anything about these? I think I saw one on the road, looked it up and saw that it was indeed an XKR-S and it was a 2008. And the owner mentioned it had 550 horsepower.
Does anybody know anything about these cars?
Does anybody know anything about these? I think I saw one on the road, looked it up and saw that it was indeed an XKR-S and it was a 2008. And the owner mentioned it had 550 horsepower.
Does anybody know anything about these cars?
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We have Alcons in stock. $1700.00 per caliper. A forum member purchased & fitted some recently. Let me know if you would like more info.
Regards
William@Sngbarratt.com
Regards
William@Sngbarratt.com
How about a quote here on the forum for both the 4 piston and 6 piston Alcon calipers. I have a 2009 XKR Portfolio Editon Convertible, a very rare Jaguar indeed. Don't need any yet, but want to know pricing, now that I know where to get them if needed.
Thanks for posting.
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Apparently, announced at the Geneva Auto Show there was a 2008 XKR-S on display. And the announcement was that 200 of these vehicles would be produced for the UK. I have heard that 4 of them made their way to the U.S. that year.
Does anybody know anything about these? I think I saw one on the road, looked it up and saw that it was indeed an XKR-S and it was a 2008. And the owner mentioned it had 550 horsepower.
Does anybody know anything about these cars?
Does anybody know anything about these? I think I saw one on the road, looked it up and saw that it was indeed an XKR-S and it was a 2008. And the owner mentioned it had 550 horsepower.
Does anybody know anything about these cars?
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Im going to be ordering the rear Diffuser for my 08 from Mina soon , I want to see it without the sills then decide , I think it would be fine, not a lover of side sills .
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