What kind of engine does the XK8 have?
Codenamed the X100, and officially classed as a Grand Tourer, the XK8 was available with a normally aspirated V8 engine in both Coupe and Convertible body style from the onset, with the Supercharged XKR arriving in 1998.
When did the first Jaguar XK8 come out?
Posted in Buying Guides on November 17, 2019 by Andrew Harper. It’s hard to believe that the XK8 has been around for almost 25 years. Introduced in March 1996 and on sale from October that year, it was Jaguars first eight cylinder model since the Daimler 250 which ceased production in 1969.
When to change the drive belt on a XK8?
The Drive Belt is easy to check and well worth changing as soon as possible if you can see cracks or splits in the ribs. Look at the drive belt idler pulley where the belt runs “ribbed side up”. The belts do break and can suddenly leave you without the water pump and power steering.
Why is my XK8 front wheel tracking not working?
The damage is caused by neglecting wear in the wishbone bushes – instead of the bushes “absorbing” the movement of the wishbones, the fulcrum bolt starts to move within its perfectly rounded fitting and causes an “oval” shape in the subframe. This in turn allows the wishbone to move about too much and ruins the front wheel tracking.
Where can I find a 1998 Jaguar XK convertible?
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What’s the average value of An XK8 car?
The great news for a prospective XK owner is that the market looks to have already bottomed out, and it is clear that values are rising. The XJS is a good example of what to expect – average mileage cars that would have once fetched £3-£4k are now being advertised at £10k+.
Is the Jaguar XK8 still in the market?
That won’t be the case for ever, because this capable and elegant Jaguar is increasingly appreciated in the classic market. Resources at Jaguar had been in short supply for a sports car project through the end of the BL era, privatisation and then the Ford takeover in ’89.