Like the title says which do you prefer the best ? Im having a hard time deciding both are stunningly gorgeous. I posted this question on both forum sections.

 

Any 2007+ XK/XKR owners want to give some feedback on this ?

 

I've owned a 97 XK8 and an 07 XK.

On paper the 07 XK only has a few more HP than the old non supercharged engine but the car is almost as quick as a the old XKR (which has 100 more HP).

Old XK8 wouldn't trip the traction control in a straight line no matter how hard I stomped on the accelerator - new one will at 3/4 throttle with 285/30ZR20 tyres on the back which are quite a bit wider.

The new transmission is much better as well.

But, best part of the new ones is the exhaust note

I'd recommend trying to test drive an 04 or 05 XKR, then an 07 XK, then, if that's still not fast enough, try an 07XKR.

07 uses less gas as well - I went from averaging 13mpg to 16 or 17 but it has a smaller tank so have to fill up as often.

I can't wait for the 500hp, 5.0 litre models to become affordable

 

Both are beauties, but from profile the new xkr is gorgeous!

 

I've owned an '01 XK8 an '05 XK8 and an '07 XK. Althgough they all were beautiful, I prefer the looks of the '07 XK. The '07 XK has much better performance the either XK8 and I love the exhaust sound of the '07 XK. I also like the new top opening system much better than the old one. In my opinion, the '07 XK is a much better car. One small negative note, I miss not being able to open/close the top from outside the car like I could on the XK8s.