Jaguar XK

This article is about the grand tourer series. For the straight-six engine, see Jaguar XK6 engine.

Jaguar XK

Manufacturer	Jaguar Cars
Also called	XK8, XK, XKR
Production	1996–present
Predecessor	Jaguar XJS
Class	Grand tourer
Body style	2-door coupé 2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout

The Jaguar XK series (XK, XK8 and XKR) is a series of grand tourer cars produced by British car maker Jaguar since 1996. The series was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show on 5 March 1996. The first generation of the series, the XK8, replaced the XJS, and was available as a coupé and convertible. The XK8 was the first 8-cylinder vehicle produced by Jaguar, when the Jaguar AJ-V8 engine was introduced.

The second generation XK was launched in 2006. The new XK introduced an aluminium monocoque bodyshell, and is available both as a two-door coupé and two-door cabriolet/convertible, with just the engine and associated mechanicals being carried forwarded.

XK8/XKR (1996–2006)

Main article: Jaguar XK (X100)

XK8 Convertible

The XK8 (project code X100) was launched in 1996 to replace the XJ-S. Two body styles were produced - a coupé and a convertible. The car was the first in the Jaguar line-up to use Jaguar's newly developed V8 engine - the AJ-V8. In 1998 the supercharged XKR was added to the range.

XK/XKR (2006–present)

Main article: Jaguar XK (X150)

XKR (X150) Coupé

The completely new Ian Callum designed XK (project code X150) was unveiled in 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show. The XKR has an unlimited top speed of 174 mph, the standard XK has an unlimited top speed of 158 mph.

References

• Patrick Bedard. "Preview: 2007 Jaguar XK". Car and Driver (March 2006): 58–59. 

External links

Media related to Jaguar XK at Wikimedia Commons

• Jaguar XK Official website
• Classic & Sports Car Jaguar XK Buyer's Guide