When did the Jaguar XK8 premium come out?
2003 Another special edition, the 400 arrives in showrooms, based on the XKR and featuring Alcantara seat inserts plus black, silver or grey paintwork. 2004 The XK8/XKR Premium arrives in coupé or convertible guises, with standard xenon lights, 18-inch alloys and rear spoiler. Parking sensors are now standard for all models come August.
When did the Jaguar XKR limited edition come out?
2005 Run out S limited edition (based on either the XK8 or XKR) has a new choice of interior and exterior colour schemes plus 19-inch alloy rims. Performance Car didn’t mince its words after its first drive of an XK8 coupé in autumn 1996.
What’s the difference between a Jaguar XK8 and XKR?
Once again, there’s a choice of coupé or convertible bodystyles, the XKR featuring bonnet louvres and a rear spoiler to distance itself from its cheaper XK8 sibling. Also standard fare for XKR buyers are CATS (Computer Active Technology Suspension), bigger brakes and revised steering.
Is the Jaguar XK8 related to the Aston DB7?
The XK8 is a world away from the XJ-S it’s related to but comparison with that Jag-in-drag Aston DB7 is as valid as it is inevitable – but the good news is that Coventry cat is certainly not second best choice. In performance terms, there’s not much in it – particularly XKRs which could out gun a Le Mans winning D-Type, such was the progress…
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.
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.
When was the last Silverstone Jaguar XK made?
All Silverstone cars were manufactured in calendar year 2000, the last one being a coupé for the Japanese market built on 23/12/2000. PHASE ONE: Based on the Model Year 2000 XKR.
How tall is the wheelbase of a Jaguar XK8?
Jaguar XK8 Jaguar XKR Wheelbase 2,588 mm (101.9 in) Length 1997–2004: 4,760.0 mm (187.4 in) 2005–20 Width 1997–2004: 1,830 mm (72.0 in) 2005–2006: Height 1997–1998 Coupe and 1999–2006 XK8 Conver
What kind of wheels does a Jaguar XK8 have?
Just 50 are made, in both coupé and convertible forms. 2001 The 100 special edition is introduced, based on the XKR, has nine-spoke BBS alloys, anthracite paintwork, Recaro seats and alloy interior detailing. 2002 XK8 gains 19-inch Apollo wheels as standard; the XKR gets 20-inch Paris alloys and Brembo brakes.
What’s the average speed of a Jaguar XK8?
Most cars have a natural pace at which they like to sit, usually somewhere between 90 and 100mph. The Jag settles effortlessly at 100mph, but squeeze the throttle and it’ll lope along at 120mph. Repeat the process and it’ll sit at 130mph, 140mph or even 150mph equally happily, with little noticeable increase in effort or noise.
2003 Another special edition, the 400 arrives in showrooms, based on the XKR and featuring Alcantara seat inserts plus black, silver or grey paintwork. 2004 The XK8/XKR Premium arrives in coupé or convertible guises, with standard xenon lights, 18-inch alloys and rear spoiler. Parking sensors are now standard for all models come August.
Just 50 are made, in both coupé and convertible forms. 2001 The 100 special edition is introduced, based on the XKR, has nine-spoke BBS alloys, anthracite paintwork, Recaro seats and alloy interior detailing. 2002 XK8 gains 19-inch Apollo wheels as standard; the XKR gets 20-inch Paris alloys and Brembo brakes.
What kind of seats did a 1999 Jaguar XK8 have?
1999 Jaguar XK8 V-8 convertible, automatic, topaz metallic/ lite oatmeal leather power memory seats with power lumbar, tan power top, alloy wheels, premium sound, Bluetooth, stereo with integrated More Info › 1999 Jaguar XE8 (V8) Convertible.
2005 Run out S limited edition (based on either the XK8 or XKR) has a new choice of interior and exterior colour schemes plus 19-inch alloy rims. Performance Car didn’t mince its words after its first drive of an XK8 coupé in autumn 1996.