Jaguar XK8 vs. Jaguar XKR
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Highlights
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$69,830
Starting MSRP
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$87,400
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Supercharged Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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15 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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294 hp
Horsepower
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420 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Supercharged Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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303 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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413 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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4.2L/256
Displacement
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4.2L/256
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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294 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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420 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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15 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P245/45ZR18
Front Tire Size
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245/40ZR19
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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19 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P255/45ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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275/35ZR19
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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18 x 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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19 x 9.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Lower Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Variable
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Variable
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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51 in
Height, Overall
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52 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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102 in
Wheelbase
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108 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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24 in
Second Leg Room
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24 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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33 in
Second Head Room
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33 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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188 in
Length, Overall
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189 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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75 ft³
Passenger Volume
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74 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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82 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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4
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,779 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,814 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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12.8 x 1.02 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14.00 x 1.30 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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12.0 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.80 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2006 Jaguar XK8 or the 2009 Jaguar XKR?
The 2009 Jaguar XKR is more reliable than the 2006 Jaguar XK8 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2009 XKR versus a reliability rating of 4.1 for the 2006 XK8.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2006 Jaguar XK8 or the 2009 Jaguar XKR?
The 2009 Jaguar XKR is more fuel efficient than the 2006 Jaguar XK8 with 18 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2006 Jaguar XK8 or the 2009 Jaguar XKR?
The 2006 Jaguar XK8 is cheaper than the 2009 Jaguar XKR with a $69,830 starting MSRP versus a $87,400 starting MSRP.
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