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2001 Jaguar XK8


2001 Jaguar XK8
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Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity:4000 cm3
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds:Automatic
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain:FR or RR
Price (out of date):$26000


The XK8 is powered by a 4.0-liter, 290-horsepower DOHC V-8 with a 5-speed automatic transmission. ABS is standard.

2001 Jaguar XK8 specs, Engine size 4.0l., Fuel type Gasoline, Drive wheels FR or RR, Transmission Gearbox Automatic

The Jaguar XK series (XK8 and XKR) is a grand tourer produced by British carmaker Jaguar since 1996. The car was introduced in Geneva Motor Show on March 5th 1996. It is the replacement of the XJS, and is available as a coupé and convertible. Currently in its second generation, the XK8 was the first 8 cylinder vehicle produced by Jaguar, when the Jaguar AJ-V8 engine was introduced.


The 1997 XK8 (project code X100) was available in coupé or convertible body styles and with either a supercharged 370hp (276kW) or naturally aspirated 290hp (216kW) engine. The supercharged variant is known as the XKR. The first-generation XK series shares its platform with the Aston Martin DB7. Both cars are derived from the Jaguar XJS, though the platform has been extensively changed, with co-efficient drags of 0.35 and 0.36 for the XK8 coupe and XK8 convertible respectively.

Power and performance

Both the XK8 and XKR are electronically limited to a maximum of 155mph (250km/ h), lower than the top speed of its predecessor. The XK8 heralded a change in direction for the company, resulting in the S-Type and X-Type.[citation needed]

Both the XK8 and XKR come standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, and 19 and 20-inch wheels are available for additional cost. A navigation system and self-leveling xenon headlamps come standard with the XKR and as options for the XK8. Jaguar's Adaptive Cruise Control is an optional feature available on both models. Both come with all-leather interior, burl walnut trim, and side airbags. Jeremy Clarkson, during a Top Gear (a UK motoring magazine/ TV show) test-drive, likened the interior of the original XK8 to sitting inside Blenheim Palace. In 2005 the grille design of the XKR was refreshed.



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