How old is the Jaguar XK8 classic car?
Jaguar’s XK8 is now an amazing 15 years old, and is one of the best up and coming modern classics. It’s time to let this cat out of the bag reckons Alan Anderson How time flies – is it really a staggering 15 years since Jaguar launched the real replacement for the E-type, to put us all out of our XJ-S misery?
What makes a Jaguar XK8 fall off the road?
The paint is known as being pretty ‘soft’ meaning chipping and damage is common. Check behind the bumpers where electrolytic corrosion can set in between the alloy mounts and steel bolts – especially at the rear causing the bumper to fall off. Floors rot through now so check the chassis thoroughly. Inspect the tyres.
Is the Jaguar XK8 / XKR a reliable car?
Over the years, XK8/XKR auto gearboxes have proved to be reasonably reliable, more so the Mercedes-Benz-derived five-speed ‘boxes fitted to the supercharged and 4.2-litre cars. These ‘boxes have gained a reputation for generally being bulletproof and changes should take place with an appreciable smoothness.
Which is the best year to buy a Jaguar XJ?
Posts: 9. The Jaguar XJ 2006 remains one of the best luxury cars you can buy. It also appears to be one of the best values, at least in terms of price paid for the luxury it exudes. When a Jaguar XJ rolls up, it makes a statement of true luxury.
When did the new Jaguar XK8 come out?
The Jaguar XK8 (project code X100) is a grand tourer launched by Jaguar Cars in 1996, and was the first generation of a new XK series. The XK8 was available in two-door coupé or two-door convertible body styles with the new 4.0-litre Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. In 1998, the XKR was introduced with a supercharged version of the engine.
Is the Jaguar XK8 a good car to drive?
The car is a real pleasure to drive with responsive handling – especially in sport mode – and a slick automatic transmission. It’s very quiet – some owners complain that it’s too quiet with its multiple mufflers on both exhaust pipes – but the exhaust is easily modified if you want a more pronounced growl.
What kind of engine does a Jaguar XK have?
The initial model available in the XK range of grand tourers was the XK8 coupé and convertible which were later joined by the more powerful XKR models. The XK8 used the new 4.0-litre 32-valve Jaguar AJ-V8 engine and was available in a two-door coupé and two-door convertible bodystyles.
What kind of carbide does a Jaguar XK8 use?
F1-derived nickel-silicon carbide (Nikasil) bore liners were used; BMW and others also adopted this process, which brought issues (now sorted) with sulphur fuel additives in early engines. The Jaguar was built to much higher quality standards than before, thanks to Ford input.