The revised XKR released in 2009 was a strong rival for the Porsche 911/ BMW 6/ Mercedes SL.
The XKR runs on the Jaguar’s most performant 5.0-liter V8 503hp engine at that time, which rockets the car from 0 to 60 mph in only 4.8 seconds . The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The most important addition for this car is the new adaptive suspension system and which allows tight body control and a fast reaction in turns.
The interior was a luxurious one, everything being covered in quality hides and woods.
The electric roof was made of three layers of Thinsulate material and had a variety of colors to be chosen from: beige, grey, burgundy and green. It took only 18 seconds to stow the roof.
The car’s practicality is a bit reduced, as the rear seats are very small and probably right for children only. The load area had 313 liters, which is enough for a few bags, but definitely not for a long vacation.
The XKR Convertible had lots of safety features: many airbags, traction and stability control and a pop-up pedestrian-protecting bonnet. As an optional features, Jaguar offered a cruise control system, able to slow down the vehicle in case another car merged into its path.