The XKR uses a supercharged variant of the V8 engine used in the XK8. Other differences from the XK8 include a small rear spoiler and hood louvres on the bonnet for improved engine airflow along with a meshed front grille. From 1998, all models of the XK lineup were fitted with the Servotronic II power steering. This XKR in particular not only drives like a dream but has also been well maintained and well looked after.