Jaguar XK 2nd Gen R Market Index2006-2014

About the Jaguar XK 2nd Gen R

Manufactured globally between 2006 and 2014, the second iteration of the Jaguar XKR completely revolutionised the British grand tourer formula by adopting a highly advanced, lightweight aluminium architecture clothed in breathtaking bodywork penned by Ian Callum. Initially propelled by a supercharged 4.2-litre V8 before receiving a monumental upgrade in 2009 with a ferocious 5.0-litre supercharged V8, this athletic GT effortlessly marries continent-crushing, high-speed refinement with genuinely brutal, tyre-smoking performance. Today, its market value represents an incredible sweet spot within the performance car sector, having settled into a comfortable modern classic status where it avoids the steep depreciation of newer showroom models while steering completely clear of the inflated costs associated with vintage exotics. The XKR's tremendous desirability is constantly fuelled by its aggressive yet beautifully timeless aesthetics, thrilling exhaust acoustics, and a surprisingly supple ride quality that refuses to compromise its dynamic cornering capabilities. Consequently, the active buyer pool comprises a passionate mix of dedicated British motoring purists, savvy collectors on the hunt for appreciating assets, and discerning driving enthusiasts eager to secure a sophisticated, high-horsepower coupe or convertible that turns heads just as easily as it devours long stretches of tarmac.