Anybody have an idea or a method to discover how many US XJR100s are still on the road out of the original 250.

 

There were 500 original XJR100s to my understanding.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar...numbers.5B3.5D

 

250 US XJR100s and 250 US XKR100s.


True there were 500 produced of each type. The others, 250 each, were shipped Worldwide. 500 total were manufactured, just distributed differently throughout the world distribution system.

 

Lol seems this debate arises weekly now.

 

No debate, just trying to find out how many are still on the road. Ford, GM and other mfg's regularly market the concept that XX% of their vehicles are still on the road, the longest lasting, etc.


So there must be some methodology of verifying the number of still road worthy vehicles. And, I'd be interested in knowing the number. Any help would be appreciated.


TIA

 

Last year I bought a totally destroyed XKR100. The only usable body part was the boot lid. I've seen two XJR100's that were also totaled but easily rebuild able. Facebook has a tribute page to the 100's but there are seldom any posts.

 

Wow!!!!! That must of wrapped around a tree or pole. All to often an unfortunate demise of these great Jags. Hopefully, you got more out of the vehicle than just a boot lid.


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Last year I bought a totally destroyed XKR100. The only usable body part was the boot lid. I've seen two XJR100's that were also totaled but easily rebuild able. Facebook has a tribute page to the 100's but there are seldom any posts.

 

I bought two wrecked 2002 XKR's last year. One rebuild able , one not. Both cars had the least expensive and thus lowest traction tires that can be bought. Both wrecks were the result of drivers losing control. I tried the rear tires from the wrecked 100 on my XKR100 coupe and though smooth ,they never warmed up. With traction control off, the Jaguar would break traction easily at 30MPH. That would never happen with the Michelin Pilot A/S tires. I wonder if both of these cars would have survived if the owners would have installed a more appropriate tire.

 

Michelin SS on my XKR and their grip is beyond compare to the OEM Pirelli's. With the power and torque that can occur on the rear wheels of XKR's, it's foolish to save a little and use tires that can't grip.


Penny wise & Pound foolish. $300/tire is not too much to keep one safe on the road with these machines.


PS
Know any way to find the number of a particular MY vehicle that are still on the road?

 

""Penny wise & Pound foolish. $300/tire is not too much to keep one safe on the road with these machines.''"

That is one of the most untrue and foolish comment that I have read in a long time.
Any decent high performance tire (like a $120 Sumitomo) will keep you safe IF you the DRIVER use your brain and adapt your driving to your skills and conditions

 

Price doesn't always equal quality with tires, but cheap tires are always a fool's choice.

To be yet more contraversial, it's like buying a car for $80k+ USD or more and then not opting for the better engine because you want to save a few coins on gas... Detracts from every moment behind the wheel to save a couple dimes on a car that depreciates $100 every day for the first year.

 

Put $120 tires on your car and, if you desire, $10 brake pads if you want. Drive as you desire, know your skills (not others). It's your choice.


Still looking to find out how many US XJR 100's are still road worthy. If anyone can help with this question, the original topic, I'd really appreciate it.


PS
If you can get a High Quality / Max Performance Sumitomo in a 285 to 305 with a 19" or 20" inch rim for $120, please advertise. I'm sure they would like the business.


TIA

 

It is an X308 forum and you ask about the XJR-100. Size for that car is 255/35/19. 285 to 305 will NOT fit correctly on the factory wheels.
Go to tirerack and check for yourself. HTRZ3 is $142 and they even have a special on PZero for $101
I have been road racing for most of my life, from Formula V, to Vintage Big Bore to Trans-Am cars so i think that my skills are fine and you must not have driven a lot of REAL powerful cars if you think that tires will make up for lack of skills and judgement
Thinking that you need a very expensive tire to be safe make no sense whatsoever.

 

Never said tires can make up for a lack of skills, judgement or TCS. In fact, though, they can enhance and provide an edge with the proper usage of both as a person of your vast experience would be well knowledgeable about. Indeed, you may have even used such knowledge to your advantage at some time.


The original reply & posts were about a number of XKRs (even XKR100's) owned by "HomebeforeDark"; read the thread. BTW, OEM for XJR100s were 255/40/19 not the size you specified. XKR rear's were typically 20". Tire Rack reviews were mostly, almost exclusively, for much lighter cars and smaller tires than would be appropriate for an XJR100. Drive what/how you want, my experience has been different. ENJOY!!!


If you can get 255-285/40/19" or 285-305/35-30/20" top quality Ultra Summer Performance / Track Tire(s) for $120; post it. The Vendor(s) will appreciate the business and Jag Forum users, including myself, will greatly appreciate the info.


PS
I don't question anyone's skills until I've seen them in action or seen the lack thereof; others may be different, but that's just me.


BTW, know any way to find the number of a particular MY vehicle that are still on the road? I opened this topic to find out about Jags, specifically XJR100's, still road worthy. There are many tire topics in the forums, easy to find. Please keep the topic on topic for everyone's benefit. I will try henceforth.


Have a good (safe) day!!!

 

I've only ever seen (been in and driven too!) one XJR 100 on the road in the UK, and it's owned by my friend. I've seen a couple advertised for sale, and nearly went to look at a tired and in need of TLC example but passed on it in the end. I've never ever seen an XKR100 in the UK, both cars are very rare.

 

There's no place I park Betty (my XJR100) and someone doesn't come up and comment on the X308's beautiful lines. Today's sloping, hatchback look of just about every car just doesn't match Betty's lines and; when you add the performance characteristics of an XJR, it is indeed, a sweet ride hard to match.


BTW, know any way to find the number of a particular MY vehicle that are still on the road?

 

"BTW, OEM for XJR100s were 255/40/19 not the size you specified"

Wrong again, I don't know where you get you info from but the right size, as I told you is 255/35/19
Why a 35 ratio instead of a 40?
That has to do with tire diameter therefore rolling circumference and ultimately rear end ratio.
With the tire size that you mistakenly believe is the "factory" size, the XJR-100 would have slower acceleration than the regular XJR.
Tire size for an XJR is 255/40/18 for a diameter of 26.03"
The correct size of 255/35/19 for an XJR-100 give a diameter of 26.02"
The wrong size of 255/40/19 equate to a diameter of 27.03"

As for your original question, there is no way to know

 

I just totaled my XJR100 back in November , frontal damage but any behind the radiator is still intact.

 

Sorry to hear. Are you selling anything, what are you going to do with her? Montreals . . .


Also, last 4 digits of VIN would be good info.


TIA