2002 Jaguar XKR 100 Pictures, Specifications, Information

Jaguar marked the centenary of the company's creator, Sir William Lyons, with limited editions XKR. Named the XKR 100, it combines the sporting and the luxurious in the tradition that Sir William established as Jaguar's hallmark.

Just 500 examples of the XKR 100 will be sold worldwide. All the cars have sleek black metallic paintwork, leather interiors and luxury specifications. In addition, their performance credentials are highlighted with a series of brand new additions to Jaguar's growing range of R Performance Options, which are initially exclusive to the limited edition cars.

Jaguar XKR 100 in detail

The supercharged 4.0-litre Jaguar XKR 100 is available in either coupe or convertible form, finished in "Anthracite" paintwork, plus a black hood for the convertibles.

The cars share much of the sophisticated mechanical specification of the XJR 100, including a 20 inch version of the eye-catching R Performance "Montreal" BBS alloy wheel, adding to the powerful sporting presence. This is further emphasised by Brembo brakes, red Jaguar "growler" wheel centres, wire mesh grilles and the bonnet louvres. An exclusive red, black and silver Jaguar XKR 100 bonnet badge delivers the finishing exterior touch.

The XKR 100's interior showcases an array of new, R Performance aluminium trim details, which add a distinctly sporting look and contrast with the "Warm Charcoal" leather. The aluminium is used for the pedals, door handles, instrument dial rims, the surround for the automatic shift J-gate and gear knob ferule. The steering wheel and Momo gear knob are leather covered, and each carries the R Performance logo.

XKR 100 Leather Recaro sports seats

New, R Performance sports Recaro seats front and rear provide strong lateral support and reinforce the feeling of connectivity with the car, for the driver in particular. All seats are covered in soft, Autolux leather and embossed with the Recaro logo, while those in the front are heated and have position memory. The car's sports style interior is completed with a grey-stained bird"s-eye maple dashboard, discreetly lettered with "Jaguar XKR 100".

The XKR 100's supercharged AJ-V8 litre engine will propel the car smoothly from 0 to 60 mph in around 5.3 seconds for the convertible or around 5.2 seconds for the coupe - the fastest ever production Jaguar. The adaptive damping of Jaguar's Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) is tuned to give the driver a very direct feel for the road, delivering the optimum combination of sporty road holding and grand tourer ride comfort. Driving performance on XKR 100 coupe models is further enhanced with a special R Performance Handling Pack. This includes CATS" settings recalibrated for even tauter, more dynamic handling. Springs and anti-roll bars are uprated, and the steering system is re-tuned for enhanced precision and feel, particularly when cornering.

XKR 100s are equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission, anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control and Jaguar's innovative adaptive cruise control [ACC]. This uses microwave radar technology to maintain a constant time gap to the vehicle in front or to cruise at a constant speed if the lane ahead is empty.

The car's long list of additional features includes; DVD navigation system, premium sound audio system with CD autochanger, reverse park control, automatic climate control, front and side airbags [featuring Jaguar's Adaptive Restraint Technology System], trip computer, heated windscreen, electrochromatic rear view mirror, central locking, front cup holders, automatic headlights, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, front fog lamps and rain-sensing windscreen wipers.