Originally Posted by Jandreu

Is this car actualy an XKR or a regular XK8 with a special R type trim level?

Originally Posted by GGG

NO - normally aspirated engine as shown on their website photos:

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They aren't trying to hide anything as the text describes it as an XK8. It may be fitted with the optional 'R' Performance Brakes leading to the confusing model name they have put in the advertisement.

I think the dash veneer is grey stained and not carbon fibre and would certainly question why anyone would change an XK8 driver's airbag for an XKR one.

Graham

Originally Posted by 01Silverstone

The airbag is what confused me the most on this car; a deployment-related replacement is what comes to mind first. However, I do think the dash is actually carbon fiber from this picture.

Nonetheless, this is an XK8 and NOT an XKR.

Originally Posted by GGG

It's certainly carbon Fibre patterned. However the gloss makes me think it could be sticky back plastic and not the real thing.

Graham

Originally Posted by GGG

It's certainly carbon Fibre patterned. However the gloss makes me think it could be sticky back plastic and not the real thing.

Graham

Originally Posted by aode06

THE CAR IS ONLY WORTH 11 GRAND IN OEM CONFIGURATION. With the aftermarket items and personal configurations, that is a risk the seller has to take, and should not jack the price up of the car, as a bank will not loan you more than the car is worth, neither will most buyers want to pay much more than its worth. Id keep searching.

Originally Posted by MarcB

After a bit of browsing I came across these examples and I believe the "R" airbag cover is standard. There is a special Carbon Fiber edition brochure on eBay now but the picture is not clear. 2005 Jaguar Xk8 CARBON FIBER PACKAGE For Sale In RIVERVIEW FL - PORT TAMPA AUTO GROUP and 2005 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 294 HP, Automatic for sale by Mecum Auction And the press release was used on this site: Blog: Auto News Blog July 22, 2005 New Jaguar XK Carbon Fiber Limited Edition Posted by autonews Jaguar is celebrating its XK sports car's continued dominance in North American Trans-Am Tour racing by introducing a limited edition, high-tech XK8 Convertible Carbon Fiber Edition. Just 200 of the special 294-bhp (SAE) 4.2-liter XK8 Convertibles will be offered, each featuring dramatic, Carbon Fiber veneer across the dash and center console. Rocketsports Racing uses Carbon Fiber in the entire body construction of its Trans-Am Tour championship-winning Jaguar XKR race cars to shave weight and add strength. The limited edition XKs will also feature plush Alcantara inserts in the seats and door panels, a set of sporty aluminum and rubber-studded brake, accelerator and footrest pedals, plus a leather Momo gear knob-each giving the driver extra control in hard driving. For the exterior, there are bold, 10-spoke Atlas 19-inch cast alloy wheels, along with four stunning exterior/interior color combinations. On sale now, the XK8 Convertible Carbon Fiber Edition starts for $80,090,* which includes destination and delivery charges. * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Includes destination and delivery. Excludes taxes, title, license, emissions and other local fees. Actual dealer price may vary.... --- Auto News & Car Reviews: HugeDomains.com - ConsumersHero.com is for Sale (Consumers Hero)

Originally Posted by MarcB

The gloss carbon fiber finish is factory correct.
See the pic below for reference.

Originally Posted by GGG

You have OE Carbon Fibre so will be more familiar with it than I am. It was the smooth reflection (circled in red) instead of the textured finish I was used to from the UK 4.2-S Final Series of 2005 that made me think it was stick-on: Graham

Originally Posted by 01Silverstone

Interesting. I wasn't aware the US Spec carbon fibre had a different finish than the Europe spec 4.2-S. I'll have to look into that