First drive of our manual-converted 420bhp Jaguar XKR!
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2023
- Our manual Jaguar XKR is out on the roads, and Mike Fernie has a burning question about the car - Have we made a better Jag?
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I know it is early, but if you would like to consider getting this back to the USA for its final home I would buy it. As an import to the US myself it might make compelling TV!
Yes we did! ;-)
So this should have been a 9 minute video
Can you guys give this to JayEmm for a review?
@kluthage421 nobody forced you to watch.
I’ve always loved this body style, it’s so Jag and early 2000s.
Tuning one, giving it a new lease on life, and doing what Jag wouldn’t has just made it better.
It’s a 10/10 for me.
You definitely made a better Jag. Not much wrong with the original car but by only putting in the manual you made it 10 times better. Enjoy it Mike!
That exact model of XKR was one of the first model cars I got for Xmas when I was wee lad. And ever since I have been wanting a Jaguar of my own. Happily, I'm picking up my very first Jaguar this Saturday (being 02/09/23). I've bought a 2012 XFR Supercharged 5.0L. I don't think I could ever want a Saturday to come sooner this much ever again.
I’d always heard the reason jaguar never made this was to avoid competition with the much more expensive db7 of the time
Let me guess, you heard it from Clarkson?
@@Eidrian111 wasn’t him, pretty sure it was from someone who worked at JLR at the time they developed both. Can’t remember exactly though so take it with a pinch of salt.
@@Eidrian111 If it had a limited slip diff and a manual, it wouldn't be too far below a DB7, and if it was tuned and had a throaty exhaust, it'd be even closer.
Let Jeremy Clarkson, have a go at it. 😂😂I already see him saying, it a the best car in the WORLD
Considering both were designed by Ian McCallum who worked for Aston and Jag at the same time and they (and the X150 and DB9) are pretty much identical from the back and side...sure ticked off a lot of Aston owners!
I keep coming back to this video just for the sound of this thing. Im becoming obsessed and one day i have decided i must own one of these and do the manual conversion
exactly the same here, probably one of the best looking cars I've seen. Gotta love the 90s to 2000s era
I have a manual XK8 (and a standard XKR, both coupe). I feel like you didnt realize there are seat controls? Slide the seat back a bit and you will find you fit better! Im 6'2" and daily drive these cars. I did find that the foot rest left from the standard automatic car was in the way of the clutch pedal and removed it. The manual XK8 , other then off the line, feels every bit as fast as the standard XKR.
You have done an amazing job with that Jag, the sound is beautiful absolutely beautiful.
as much as ive loved other cars on the channel, i feel like this one has been a crowning moment. it's fantastic, even with the quirks. stunning looks, excellent performance, and yes, that NOISE.
That exhaust sound is incredible❤
Amazing, that sound! And an amazing video!💪🏼
Brother....the sounds kills....loving it brother!!!
I'm going back and watching all the videos now. Must consume more Drive Tribe! Love all the personalities that are in your videos! ❤
I have a model one if these in red on a plinth, which I got when I was 6. This from there on in is a dream car for me to own. I’d love to own one if these and do the same sort of upgrades. Top job!!
Still one of the most beautiful coupes of the late 90s/early 2000s.
I converted my 1988 XJ-S TWR Sport to a Getrag 265 5-speed manual. All the heat pours into the cabin. It is terrible like that. The clutch isn’t a race setup but it’s still been terrible for traffic situations. I’ve already had the clutch replaced once, so in less than a few thousand miles. It transformed the car’s performance, but a lot of negatives, too. It would be great if someone could perfect these manual conversions.
The pedal box is very narrow, too. Gas pedal is too small like the XKR’s, too.
The design is simpy stunning!
I love the sound of that beast. The supercharger whine, and the beef of that v8 sound amazing together.
It's surprisingly rare to find a early 2000's XKR Coupe on the market. Perhaps owners are holding onto this classic longer. Many convrtables available though. Watching this video, I am even more motivated to get this XKR and do everythng your team did.
It took me a while to find one I bought mine XKR '02 on Craigslist. They pop up occasionally but you have to check everywhere
@@zachdebuhr6347 You look like a cool dude and a Jag would suit you really well. The XJS's are in demand and priced high in Australia.
@Marxistsrcnts thank you and I would love to get an XJS eventually too
Really enjoyed your video. Except the manual gearbox and ECU, I've modified the 2002 convertible in a similar way as well. Coilovers, pulleys, intake, cooling, racing exhaust, poly bushes, etc. Perhaps I shall visit Swallow Racing guys for a gearbox, ECU, and LSD 😁
looks amazing, but a black grille and replacing fog lights with cooling ducts would send it to the moon
10-15mm spacers for perfection!
For those wondering driving a left hand drive car in Japan is a "flex" that you could afford to buy a foreign branded luxury car and it shows its not been made in Japan even if it was available there in right hand drive its still cooler to get a LHD as it stands out more
Great Euro resto mod!
Oh man the whine of the supercharger coupled with the growl of the exhaust is purely intoxicating! I am trying to get an estimate from Swallows Racing already to get my 2001 XKR converted to a 6 speed manuam asap!
Same here, but those guys dont have any interest.
I have an XK8. I think it's the most beautiful car on earth.
Very tempted to have the AVO coil over suspension fitted to my 97 plate 4.0 car. It's very reasonably priced I feel considering it transforms the car, whilst maintaining it's comfort levels. The stand alone ECU is a little pricey at £3k though.......I wonder what scope there is to tune a n/a 4.0 V8 with the ECU fitted?
dragrace with autoalex incoming? 😃great stuff, looking forward to this 😃
This car is unreal !!
A British Hellcat. I love it!
HI Mike, Love the car. I have an 02 xkr 100 and I am curious about the grill upgrade you have done. Do you have a link to where to purchase and how hard was it to install? Thanks! Kip
When Clarkson reviewed the XKRR on Top Gear he correctly stated it wouldn't go into production as the DB7 GT manual was released instead. I have that DB7 and i would probably rather have the XKRR; better looking and prefer the V8 supercharged; this has got me thinking...
Terrific job, which could never happen without that much love and passion you devote to it.
😅😅😅 the shed and I will see you there!
Love this ❤
Are you complaining about the heat while wearing a sweatshirt? 102-103 F all week here. I know its celsius but 30 sounds amazing.
YES YOU HAVE! 👍👍👍
Looks a great car and I agree the newer electric aren't really Jaguars and I wouldn't want one. An XKR with a manual transmission - now you're talking.
I would like to see what Swallows could do with an XJS 2-door coupe. 6 speed manual conversion with a nice NA V12. That was my dream car as a young lad as a few doors up the road from us was one Bob Jane with a front yard full of his racing Jaguar vehicles.
Last Generation 6 liter V12 would be perfect 6 speed conversion. That would be an epic car.
there are some AMAZING ones on CZcams@@sprezzatura8755
Nice! 💚 but really needs the Sepang 20 inch rims to finish the looks 👌🏻 and the facelift 👀
💯 💯 💯
This!
Kind of like the BBS 5 spokes on it tho ngl
Those tr@shy 5 spokes ruin it, ages the car and takes away from the sleek classy look, the originals it had on at the start looked better than the Detroit, Sepang or similar are a much better style for XK's
@@TruthWithstandsScrutiny Yeah they had a decent set on it then swapped them for one of the worst sets you can get on an X100 😐
My opinion: THREE PEDALS OR NOTHING! 👏🏻
Yes you did
Beautiful, well done.
The X100 is an evolution of the old (1968 vintage) XJ platform. So could the pedal box from any old manual XJ be used?
And what about using the clutch from the S-type Diesel, and its flywheel or one made from the flex plate of the auto XKR?
I could not live with that intrusive supercharger whine. Is this exacerbated by the small pulley?
Can you do the same with an x150 like mine? I have a 2012 xkr here in Florida and theres not muh content if any that has gone into depth like how your project progressed .great work to you and the team...wish there were more behind the scenes and uner the hood segments of this wonderfully fantastic project
Yeah same here would love to have a manual in my x150 as well. Not an XKR but the lowly 300hp standard that would be much more engaging with the manual.
@@rivenmotors7981paddles are pretty fun in my 08
Absolutely Gorgeous!
The detailing is Stunning!
I'll bet LARGE, It's a Blast to drive.
Thanks for sharing...
It is a great Jaguar! Much appreciated here
Yes!
If the trans ever dies in my XJR, this would be a wonderful solution.
I wanna know what the coat to recreate this us for a us car
Change the seats to something lower so your legs can work the 3 pedals properly and add some 10mm spacers to correct the stance. Nice.
where is the jag drag race? did it happen i cant find it
10: 30 Ok.. well why on earth then are you wearing a sweater? hahaha
My favorite car
Honestly I haven' t loved any Jags since the XKE.
Absolutely spot on build 👌🏻 Also, I'm pretty sure its the first time i actually like the sound of a modded exhaust as much as the original sound on jaguars from this era 😁
You guys have done an amazing job with the XKR! Would you be able to give a ballpark figure for the total cost of the build? In particular the manual swap. Can't imagine it came cheap!
Jag certainly lost itself since the departure of Ian Callum he had the skill to unify design & purpose of the Jag brand, with his core strength being to integrate true beauty into a sophisticated package that simply worked on every level. If not for him, I suspect that Jaguar would have been yet another historical brand, forever seeking resurrection. As has been the traditional plight of so many British cars.
Night of the long drives.
What a machine mate. That whine sounds great.
I would love to see this little pearl do a lap on the Nurburgring!! Awesome job!!
That screen on the dashboard though 😍 any more information on that?
That is the CD-based Nav screen, the unit itself stacked in the boot, right corner with the CD changer. Jaguar provided one nav disc update, so it's beyond useless today. Tossed both units on mine, de-contented the dash by putting in the 3-dials standard fare layout, sourced eBay, used. Mandatory 'downgrade' for the informed owner IMHO.
@@douglasjames4905 have a look around 1:08 at some of the dash shots. That’s not the standard nav screen of the later models. It’s much more modern and larger.
Looks great and amazing you forgot to mention the moist in the headlights
Absolutely stellar car. Always loved the styling of the XK8, hated the idea of an automatic. Savage improvements to a potentially awesome car! Great video, thanks!
Was there a reason you didnt search out a RHD?
So what's it up for sale for ?.
Left hand drive, you can send that to me in the USA if you get bored of it.
i always wanted an XKR and thought that model was fantastic but in the end i fell for the later model, cant wait for the drag race vid
So Matt cleaned the windows _too?_ Wooooo...! 😮 No wonder that GTECHNIQ franchise is *accredited* .
😑
Hate the wine the v8 sounds amazing though
Should have gone with black headliner
Jaaaaaag.
420 lads.
It's really cool, I get why it was done and I'd love one myself. But the XK8 and R were just grand tourers, they were meant to be comfortable and fast, hence it was only offered with an automatic. I think they also had the American market in mind, and they're pretty much allergic to manuals.
Why is the dash 2Tone?
Always thought it was a horrible shame and a waste of resources these gorgeous things never came with 3 pedals. Well done. I’ve been waiting years for someone to do a conversion.
How would you build a 95 XJS with the 4.0 inline 6? Asking for a friend 😅
Why is it left hand drive?
Best looking car ever made. E type is second.
We're becoming like Cubans!
This is a proper Jaaaaaag. I love the Ian Callum F-Type I'd argue and say that was his last great design it didn't get called an Aston by the Non Car Guys and with the V6 offering the Manual I'd have to go for it. But even then my gripe with the F-Type is it ay a Stick and Clutch it is a Flappy Padle which ay to me what a Jag should be about. Your XK-R has the sounds the power faster than the V6S F-Type but with it's handling and comfort Clarkson said he the ride was to hard but with less power than the V8 R or SVR but with RWD to do RWD Things. I really want an F-Type I would say the Old one swings it for me and the New one does feel like Jag updated it to keep it due to pressure from Us Jaaaaaag guys who want them to make a proper Sports Car. Jag probably shot itself in the foot when it removed the V6S from the line up. I love a V8 but the V6 makes Sense. But your Jaaaaag is a Proper Jaaaaaaaag shame they won't be making the F-Type past 2024 but I'd say this fits the bill between the Brilliant V6S Modern F-Type which strangly seems so classic and almost old fashioned but not as mad as the V8 which although I like is a bit much. An XK-R V8 and an F-Type V6S would be perfect
I did a manual conversion with my '92 XJS -V12 with a Tremec T56 six speed manual. Made an entirely different, and superior, car out of it. That they don't offer these transmissions from the factory is a shame. What you did with that XKR finally made it a worthy successor to the XKE.
Is James May coming 🤔 that's the clincher
I want one
Such an underloved Jag. Being a 90's kid born in the 80's i've always lusted after this.
Same. I also feel this with the sedan. I think it’s the best looking sedan ever made.
Is this also possible with the x150 xkr?
Anything is possible with enough money ... 🙂
beauty 😍
I hava 2005 xkr always wonered wat glass packs or cherry bombs would sound like
Move the seat back
When I think of Jaguar, the first car that comes to mind is the E type, and this car has the same vibe. It's a real Jag to me :)
I absolutely love projects like these!!! This makes me want to buy an XKR and do exactly what you did with yours. Friggin Awesome!
Proper proper proper Jaaaaaaaaag
If Jaguar were making beer, what would it be?
You've release a wild cat, but it sounds like you're strangling a kitten.
Great looking car as always but just get an XKR 2009 onwards, you won’t have time to change gears manually,, I don’t think this car sounds particularly great either, sounds like a supercharged sewing machine rather than a supercharged v8
I feel like you guys were surprised at how much people love this Jag. Classic styling, sounds phenomenal, fast and manual swapped - it's now might be the coolest XKR in the world
Can I please have this when your done with it? Thank you.
Just curious to know, what the build like this would cost?
Bout 20k car included
Nice episode, one comment though:
You lot keep putting those weird engine sound samples under the driving cars... they make no sense and actually make it all sound a bit silly.
Having a Jag going through a bend, like 50 Miles per hour and having it go through the revs and gear up the same way it already did 4 times before is a bit much don't you think?
Still Nice car, well done with that :)
Loving my XKR.
Matt and Cam at System Clenz do an incredible job!
Beautiful car.
Oh! The sound!