Is the 1998 Jaguar XK8 a good car?
This is a fun car for two, back seats are tight. Nothing like putting the top down and enjoying a spring afternoon at the beach, or the mountains or just around town Read full review The 1998 Jaguar XK8 has not been tested. Like what you see? Find the best deal on a Jaguar XK8 today. There are for sale near you.
Why does my Jaguar XK8 stick on the accelerator?
Jaguar assembled the accelerator pedal arms on some of its XK8 cars improperly, which reduced the space between the brake pedal and the accelerator. The lack of space can cause a collision because a driver might step on both pedals at the same time unknowingly. The improper spacing can also cause the pedal to stick on the pedal stop.
When did the Jaguar XK8 convertible top come out?
Owners of cars that Jaguar manufactured in model years 1997 through 2006 have reported the problem in cars with about 35,000 to 123,000 miles. Flushing the old fluid and substituting new fluid solves the convertible top problem.
Is there a recall on the Jaguar XK8?
Jaguar issued a vehicle recall in August 2005 for dealers to replace the accelerator pedal assembly in affected vehicles, which corrects the clearance problem.
The car is much faster than my old 1992 XJS V12, but I think a 6 litre XJS with the four speed auto would trounce the XK8 at highway speeds. Handling is very nice with little body roll. It’s a very fun car to drive, nice to be seen in, but I’m sad that as of 1998 Jaguar still couldn’t build a reliable/quality car.
Can a 1994 XJS beat a 1998 XK8?
I had a V12 6 liter 4 stage auto 1994 XJS and no, it would not beat the XK8. It was, for all its engine size and theoretical improvements on the old 5.3 liter V12 (had a couple of them too), a disappointingly slow car.
When did the Jaguar XK8 Silverstone come out?
Jaguar also produced a number of limited editions before the XK8 was superseded by a brand-new aluminium-bodied replacement in 2005. First of these now very sought after specials was the XKR Silverstone, launched to celebrate Jaguar’s entry into Formula One in 2000. A total of 563 were built, although only 107 remained in the UK.
What kind of fuel does a Jaguar XK8 use?
Early engines were manufactured without iron cylinder liners and instead had bores plated with 0.008mm (0.003in) of nickel-silicon-carbon (Nikasil) to save weight. Unfortunately this coating led to problems, as the high level of sulphur in ‘Nineties fuel turned to acid during the combustion process and corroded the coating.
Where can I buy a 1997 Jaguar XK convertible?
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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.
What kind of seats did a 1999 Jaguar XK8 have?
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