
Jaguar XKR X100 Cabriolet Green Maisto 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Jaguar
- Manufacturer
- Maisto
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 37800-M1
- Year
- 1998
- Era
- 1990s
- Body Type
- Open-Top
- Vehicle Class
- GT Convertibles
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
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About the Jaguar XKR X100 Cabriolet Green Maisto 1:18
TL;DR: Maisto's 1:18 diecast Jaguar XKR X100 cabriolet in green reproduces the supercharged V8 grand tourer that replaced the long-serving XJS in 1996. Entry-tier diecast construction keeps this British GT convertible affordable for a late-1990s collection.
The XKR gave Jaguar its first supercharged production V8, and this green Maisto cabriolet puts that grand tourer on the shelf without hero-piece pricing.
Maisto's Diecast Rendering of a British GT
The diecast body carries convincing weight for a car built around long, flowing lines, and the green paint lays down evenly across the cabriolet's curves, though without the layered depth of a premium finish. The soft top is molded in place rather than functional, and doors open on simple hinges typical of entry-tier construction. Interior detail stays basic, sufficient for shelf presentation rather than close scrutiny. Maisto's entry-level approach suits the XKR's genuine role as an accessible grand tourer rather than an exotic halo car.
A Supercharged Successor to a Jaguar Icon
When the XK8 and its supercharged XKR sibling arrived in 1996, they replaced the XJS after an unusually long production run stretching back to the 1970s. The XKR added a supercharger to Jaguar's AJ-V8 engine, giving the grand tourer genuine performance to match its elegant shape, and the convertible cabriolet version let Jaguar compete directly with open-top rivals from Mercedes and BMW. Jaguar's cabriolets from this era also found their way into film and popular culture, cementing the XKR's image as a stylish, capable British alternative to German grand tourers of the same period.
Fitting a GT Convertible Lineup
This XKR pairs naturally with other late-1990s convertible grand tourers, its British character offering contrast against German rivals in the same segment. Entry pricing makes that contrast an easy addition.














