Do Not Go Quietly - I Drive the Mythical Jaguar XKR-S GT

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Today on the channel I drive a museum quality Jaguar XKR-S GT. Having literally been pulled from storage, this car's new owner is keen to see it enjoyed and so here I am giving it what for with less than 1,000 miles on the clock.
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[@JayEmmOnCars]

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[@Devon_Architect]

I stopped driving at around the time you started the channel and your adventures allow me drive vicariously through your experiences. I am eternally grateful.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Happy to be of service :)

[@johnnyjohnson8928]

may i ask why?

[@Devon_Architect]

@@johnnyjohnson8928 I was hit by a bus, ended up having brain surgery and when I came out of the coma I now suffer balance issues. Not good for driving.

[@mecojoatumadre]

@@Devon_Architect god thats horrible, but atleast you're alive

[@souljahofgod]

@@Devon_Architect Wishing you all the best for the future Stephen

[@dylanbigg8288]

Awwwwwwww you called me out James. I nearly CRIED. See you soon :)

[@autobahnproven]

Well done MIKE for lending out such an incredible, rare and low mileage JAAAG for our entertainment. And yes, you're definitely one of us, who use and enjoy our toys. Here's to the first thousand fun miles and many thousands more thereafter! Cheers 🍻

[@raypurchase801]

JAAAAAAG.

[@DonDon-df5ie]

Wow, that sound gives me goosebumps

[@grtbgf]

You've earned every bit of appreciation and respect like this, Jay. Nobody should be surprised your viewers are happy to lend you their supercars to drive. At first I thought you talked too much about unimportant things, but with time you won me over. By having balls to objectively criticize any car you drove, along with incredible information and knowledge you posses, as well as being so well spoken and eloquent, you've slowly become the only relevant car guy on KZbin to me, and, I believe, for many others.

[@Peacekeeper1966]

Quite a coup James securing such a rare drive, I think you can be quietly proud of your achievements, it's certainly being reflected in the great motor cars you're being given access to. I've not long been retired and I drive my beautiful black XKR every few days now, I love its' guttural roar and thumping power and torque and having just watch this film, I've booked myself a seat in the XK tomorrow morning. Thanks fella!

[@garygriffiths2911]

What a beautiful and very special Jag - obviously as rare as a rare thing too. I wil just add as an aside however that whenever I see cars like this one, vehicles that have only covered tiny milages in many years, it strikes me that if the true purpose of a supercar is to create a sense of enjoyment then that ambition is so often largely unfulfilled because of the ever present fear of depreciation I suppose. That's a bit sad isn't it? As for the growing success of this channel - methinks the production standard of these videos explains that nicely.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Gary! People are always tempted to turn stuff like this into museum pieces, and I think that is sad - but happily many do still get enjoyed

[@Fulloctanegarage]

We have put 6k miles on ours! awesome grocery getter!

[@crusader7091]

Would you be interested in selling yours? I’ve been looking for one

[@taillightsandtachometers5861]

My dad had one of these in the Polaris White color and I got to drive it a few times. It is definitely up their with the most impressive cars Jaguar has ever produced. He sold it last year because he has a terrible back and just couldn't get into it comfortably anymore. Luckily the buyer doesn't live too far away and he still brings it to our local cars and coffee!

[@A_Scanner_Lightly]

Jaguar V8's are just absolutely phenomenal 🐆

[@SpeedFlap]

Mind blowing. As an F-Type V8 owner with the exact same colour, I want this sitting next to it. If you are addicted to the sound but don't have the money, look for an F-Type V8 or R 2013-2015. They sound exactly the same. You will never ever have this with a later OPF model.

[@life_on_cars]

Or even an early XK or XKR

[@ph8077]

@@marks1484 'Getting my taste-ectomy tomorrow, then!

[@the-boring-car-guy]

I meant to post this on the Noble M600 video but no matter. Jay is one of the absolute best car KZbinrs out there. That is all.

[@michaelcole455]

Well,James, what a tremendous car,I had a 2004 4.0 litre XKR, and it was a great experience, so fast and each time I pushed the throttle it gave such a punch, I am very impressed a fantastic thanks to you for a great video, you mentioned Mike having a Jag Mk2 3.8, wowww because my father had a 1960 Mk2 3.8 as an ex army mechanic he loved his Jag, my brother had a MK 10 3.8 too, so it's a family tradition 🎉 great video thanks very much 😊👏👏👏👌😍

[@rogerpayne5336]

A very rare JAG , nice !....For me the ultimate JAG would have a Lister badge on it : Lister XJS mk 3 7L v12 , Lister Le Mans , Lister Storm = LEGENDS!!

[@edsmith4821]

Jay em' real talent is remembering those stats without a prompt sheet

[@1976TOMSKI]

As an avid Jaguar fan and XK (amongst others) owner, I love seeing these videos. They really hit the ball out of the park with the X150 - it's a cracking design.

[@rthomasbox]

One of the best cars on KZbin! Watched it twice just to see it accelerate out of those bends. You should have done a longer film with just the car in, stunning!!

[@trevorspottiswood985]

Wonderful car. I just bought an XKR which is great, but this takes it to another level.

[@johngennace4045]

Me too! I picked up a 2014 with under 30k miles. I had a 2015 XFR. Superb cars!

[@aaronbarkley539]

@@johngennace4045 if you don’t mind me asking how much are they in the UK? In the US they are about 30 grand.

[@mike.sharp4578]

@@aaronbarkley539hi the uk market is all over the place at the minute XKR are trading around or below market value but the XKR-S is a rare car in the uk so values are holding firm I paid a high price to get the gt but it’s in the colour I wanted and as there are only two of the 10 made in this colour I guess it had to be done. Mike

[@johngennace4045]

@@aaronbarkley539 I’m actually in the US. I paid in the low $40k range. A bit higher than “book value” but it was a Nevada car in outstanding condition. Plus, I paid to have it shipped. And, I got it ceramic coated. Looks amazing.

[@davidpeters6536]

Dear Santa, I've been without exception good this last 12 months and there's an old second hand car I'd like, just for the school run and the odd trip at the weekend. Great report thanks.

[@ianhortonplant]

I've just bought a 2007 XKR and I love it. Lovely looking car and sounds amazing at full chat.

[@whiskylitt8880]

Exactly the person that i wanted to drive and review this Jaguar. Today is going to be a good day. Hope yall have one as well ✌️

[@eze8970]

Glad this exists! Thanks J for the video! 🙏🙏

[@system11yt]

Incredible score! What a lovely design the XK series was. You're the only reviewer I'd let near my car, so I'm not surprised someone trusted you with this one.

[@rhysbutler3036]

Dirty noise, gotta love those V8s

[@jamessheehy4895]

I can confirm you’re followers are the coolest 😎

[@dobo2232]

One of the maddest jags ever so cool that you got to feature one on the channel. Edit: I actually forgot that they made this car, I initially thought that the maddest xkr was the s but when you said that there are only 50, it made sense why I forgot that they made this car

[@srspower]

06:14 yes you can tell it's a traditional Jag it has the check engine warning light ...

[@saqs]

The car isn’t on…

[@martinbrown9215]

I had an XK-RS in this colour and it was wounderful, did 80k miles in it over five years and it was life changing, hit a tree in it which obviously brought my ownership to an end 🥴, would have loved to had one of these but rarer than hens teeth.

[@philboyce1582]

Sound ON 😃

[@sinyong101]

what a sound

[@simonchristie4117]

This car I believe was recently for sale at the Jaguar Landrover heritage division? If I'm right then it's only one in right hand drive in that colour aswell! So cool!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It was indeed an ex JLR car

[@simonchristie4117]

@@JayEmmOnCars cool! Thanks for the reply 👍

[@FOXHOUND4143]

IF THERE WAS TO BE ONLY ONE SUPERCAR LEFT ON EARTH, THIS WOULD BE A CONTENDER.

[@heiner71]

OK

[@jaysmartin]

Im glad words got out 👌🏼

[@WestfieldFreshAir]

Wow, what a car. Didn't know it existed, but glad i do now.

[@johannjohann6523]

What a beautiful sound that car makes. Perfect.

[@farouk1991]

nothing sounds more glorious than a JAAAAG

[@staLkerhu]

Montreal?! 🤨🧐

[@farouk1991]

@@staLkerhu what?

[@staLkerhu]

@@farouk1991 Alfa Romeo

[@mike.sharp4578]

Hi James, so glad you enjoyed the car, when I considered buying it I wondered is it worth the money, I am fortunate enough to have an XKR-S in my collection as well and know how that drives, I was very happy when you commented on the steering and brakes, they are the two reasons I decided to purchase it. Looking at the majority of the comments most people like it, not sure some realised I only got it 8 weeks ago, but they can rest assured it will be used. Best Mike

[@richardharrold9736]

Dare I ask what you paid for it? Many thanks for loaning it to James anyway!

[@mike.sharp4578]

@@richardharrold9736 150k

[@judemurphy3356]

Mike thanks you so much for sharing this with us all what absolute treat to see and hear it in action hope you enjoy many miles in it .

[@richardharrold9736]

@@mike.sharp4578 so basically new price plus a bit over 10% inflation... did they throw in new tyres and a first service for that?!

[@mike.sharp4578]

⁠absolutely and more very nice people to deal with and they know there stuff

[@crimsonwolf0428]

I am soooooo JEALOUS!!! You are indeed a very lucky man! Reach out when you come to Japan. Would love to meet and let you drive my Jag XF here. I can introduce you to some excellent restaurants out here too. 😎

[@denniss5512]

Hi guys, Like many recent retirees, I have indulged in a new experience. I watched numerous videos and decided on an XKR convertable after my 2 daughters threatened me with nursing home care if I wrecked my Harley. I picked up a California car in Atlanta and drove it back to St Louis. What a wonderful toy. 5.0 supercharged, so far just a mild tune and upper pulley. Yup, got the exhaust, tuner and lower pulley kit on order. Everyone comments positively on this car which I think is a Jag thing. What a lady magnet. At 6'4 320 lb I even fit in it.

[@kylecastleberry6366]

I had a 2015 XKRS , loved that car!

[@markfelstead2507]

hi there… as a lifelong jag fan i can only say what an awesome car. my love of jags started in a similar way. my dad was awarded an MBE and we were chauffer driven to buck house in am XJ! will never forget that! on my 4 th XJ now!

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

Oh man those Jag V8s make such a dirty, dirty noise... i would ground my kids for making sounds that rude. As Clarkson said, "argh, I've had a crisis" 🥴

[@MARKCHAPLE]

Wowsers dream car or what ❤️❤️❤️

[@thomasdalton3703]

Great content as usual great to see someone with such genuine enthusiasm 👍

[@badgersalesman5595]

What a machine ❤. Thanks Jay xx

[@Gorbyrev]

What a fabulous machine. That noise!

[@williamfence566]

Whenever you need a holiday James I'd be happy to step in. I'd struggle to take a few weeks off work and drive some nice machinery but for the sake of channel content I'd sacrifice .😀

[@aaronbarkley539]

You can buy a used (barely) XKRS here in the us for about 32 grand, to me that’s a heck of a deal, if that is you can find one, they are a bit rare.

[@Liplip40]

Sat in one of these at Laguna Seca when it was new. Felt super well made too.

[@Sabre_Wulf1]

I am an svr ftype owner, and this is quite simply beauty personified. Thank you for this video. I am eternally jealous.

[@2013_Shox]

I love the high pitched singing of my V6 but a dirty v8 noise is on my bucket list for a car.

[@davidarter6271]

Another excellent review of an amazing car James. Thankyou for bringing it to us.

[@barrettwbenton]

Just as I finished watching this, I quietly uttered "one badass cat", at which point my Tuxedo cat jumped on the table and meowed in my face. I think you can regard that as a double endorsement.

[@mike.sharp4578]

Cats definitely know best 😊

[@markwalton8644]

That Noise is just sublime 😊 Let's hope the owner since your review now decides to drive it. European trips would be a Perfect holiday to stretch its Legs!! I'm also feel this needs a Manual conversion and would really give it a Greater connection and might increase the Value withe Rarity Points!! If the owner persists in doing no Mileage why not or sell it or just give it to me to Break it in. I'll be happy to help😅

[@odinikita4821]

Mark! That ain't noise! It's thunderous music!

[@dlj1285]

This thing looks so good. Amazing.

[@lukebarnett371]

The sound of that thing, wow

[@vrsmartin2981]

Amazing to see how far this channel has come. Congratulations James the hard work payed off. Please don't change the recipe. Love how you stay planted and down to earth and love the variety in vehicles you do instead of just the latest and greatest. 😀

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks! No plans to change here

[@gijoemolinaro]

Fantastic vid as per usual dude I love your vids big time God bless ya and thankyou to the owner of the jag for letting us the Jay community enjoy it ❤❤❤👏👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳🥳⭐⭐⭐⭐🙏

[@reinmansmith]

That is just a gorgeous car, especially in that colour. A genuine pice of automotive art that is as good to look at as it is to drive. Add in that fantastic soundtrack and you are in ‘petrolhead’ heaven! 😊

[@Ediconic1]

Wow, James, well done mate , love it!!

[@codingwithme9698]

Although its an old car the styling is sick and the sound is phenomenal, as always nice videos.

[@life_on_cars]

Really enjoyed this video, makes me feel a bit special even with my early XK 4.2. Thanks for reminding people to subscribe, I'm slowly building my own channel 😊

[@johannjohann6523]

I think it's crazy, but cool that high end car manufacturers will make a short run of truly special automobiles. I think he helps keep them in their game. An Example, of say what you will, Jaguar is my favorite brand. I think they just make sexy cars, even when in sport version. And cars that have personality.

[@Suprahampton]

Love that purple E-type

[@idefeczx]

Only saw one of these in 2 years as a main dealer tech. Always preffered the XKRs to the F types that replaced them and these were peak XK. Would love to try on one track. Shame the owner of that one decided to put anime stickers down the sides

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video! I haven’t seen one of these in years!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Its nice to see a low mileage rare Jaguar on the channel.

[@marcschulz6689]

I've had the pleasure to stand behind one of these when cold starting. To be honest it wasn't a pleasure. I was under shock and quickly tried to get away😂

[@epicurean_driver]

Thanks for the video. It would have been interesting to provide a deeper comparison between this XKRS GT and the F-Type R or SVR

[@Fulloctanegarage]

We will be making a video comparing the GT, the Project 7 and the Project 8 soon.

[@SpookyFox1000]

What a fabulous BRITISH car ! Glorious !

[@schunkelperser1794]

This. Is. Legendary.

[@8bitmclaren]

This is quite possibly my most favorite Jaguar of all time.

[@Braselton21]

More cars to add to the dream garage *Jaguar XKR-S GT - BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition*

[@jaysonwebb]

I nearly bought that exact car from heritage Jag about a year ago - awesome car, i should of bought it, bottled out last minute, I've still got the xkrs

[@backseatcovers]

What an amazing episode! ❤🖤

[@damiantaylor7993]

Ooh ooh droooolllll !! I do love a Jaaaag and that just tickles me pickle, well done James!!

[@rootsmanuva82]

I may get flack for saying this but the XKR-S GT is one of the most enjoyable cars to drive in Forza Motorsport 7. (I’ll never be able to drive one in real life so it’s the closest I can get). Forza really nailed its driving dynamics and it just feels special even though it’s so heavy.

[@danpeters5028]

Excellent content pure and utter carporn stunning car

[@boogboog8097]

That is very much the mutts nuts 👑

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Sounds real nice !

[@joebloggs9719]

Always been a fan of the xkr-s and im ashamed to say i hadnt even heard of this car. Brilliant video as always 👏

[@MrNovella]

Thank you James I always look forward your videos and I appreciate the wierd cars you review that no one else does my favorite has got to be the ww2 vw army open top thingy 😊

[@garyminion9610]

Wow what a beautiful thing, your a lucky man James.

[@paulvallins5994]

Yes very nice ,proper noise

[@aggie3344]

Stunning 😍

[@colletteodonoghue5940]

Oofta! The sound of that! Literally does sound like a wounded animal. Jaguar? You bet!

[@FleetAdmiral215]

This is gorgeous ! Great Video James

[@johnbraggins3294]

Love that big cat 🐈.

[@marcusgent]

Amazing, i rely must own an XK at some point too 😫

[@JayEmmOnCars]

You and me both

[@lukeshardlow768]

Lovely bit of kit!!

[@christophecamus3295]

Awesome looking car ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ElricX]

What an absolutely brilliant automobile!

[@alvinsuddhoo3326]

Nice car. Friend don't take it in a bad way u need to loose some body mass.when u 1st started till now there is a big difference.just trim down.ur well wisher

[@Robert28507]

Absolutely brilliant video of a great car. On the money again Jay.

[@grimsanchez5928]

Awesome video as always and such a cool car 😍😎

[@Fulloctanegarage]

For some real insight check out "One Moore for the Road", a book by David Moore, the gentleman who created the XKR-S GT from concept to the finished product . David spent more than 30 years with Jaguar after serving as a fighter pilot in the RAF... primarily in production and design, testing and PR projects like the Bond films... fascinating read for all Jaguar enthusiasts!

[@ThePhilosophersYawn]

The F-type looks good but the XKR-S is for me the most beautiful Jaguar ever made.

[@Ediconic1]

James , it would be great for you to do a video with Matt at High Peak Autos, would be fun viewing.

[@davidgavin7280]

What a car! Not too hooligan look wise, but I'm an over 50 hooligan so it would suit me so well.

[@MattCSLnut]

What a glorious machine 🥰 and there was me thinking the XJR-S was a rare Cat 😉