The launch of the all-new Jaguar XK marks an exciting new era for
Jaguar in terms of both design and engineering, and reinforces the
marque’s reputation for building ground-breaking cars that
are as rewarding to drive as they are gorgeous to look at.
The XK generation that ceased production in June 2005 was Jaguar’s
fastest-selling sports model of all time. The challenge for the
team that designed and engineered the all-new XK was to produce
a model that bettered that success story. The new XK has been engineered
above and beyond the high expectations that customers rightly have
for a Jaguar sports car, a fact made possible because everything
from its advanced aluminium chassis to its sophisticated transmission
and exquisite interior has been designed in pursuit of a luxurious,
advanced and stunning new Jaguar.
The all-new Jaguar XK will be launched early in 2006 and will allow
Jaguar to emerge as a world leader in Lightweight Vehicle Technology
while retaining its reputation for beautifully designed and crafted
cars.
"The new XK delivers the unique blend of performance, luxury
and style that only a Jaguar can," says Bibiana Boerio,
managing director, Jaguar Cars. "And its beauty is more
than skin-deep - this is a sports car with the heart and soul of
every great Jaguar."
All-new Jaguar XK key points
All-new Coupe and Convertible Jaguar XK, each designed
as a 2+2 sports car
First of a new generation of beautiful, fast Jaguars
The most technologically advanced Jaguar ever
Succeeds the Jaguar XK range introduced in 1996
All-aluminium construction assists best-in-class torsional
rigidity in Coupe form. In Convertible form, there is a 50 percent
improvement in stiffness over the previous XK Convertible
All-new XK is lighter than its predecessor and key rivals,
with Coupe at 1595kg kerb weight and Convertible at 1635kg
In Convertible form the Body-in-White weight, at just 287kg,
is 20 percent lighter than the previous XK Convertible
Lightweight body offers a 10 percent improvement in power
to weight ratio.
Delivers a balance of superb performance, driving dynamics
and Jaguar sophistication
Intuitive controls and driver-focussed technologies - such as
Keyless Entry, Keyless Start and Active Front Lighting - enhance
driver enjoyment
Spacious, elegant sports car cabin exemplifies Jaguar craftsmanship,
luxury and quality
AJ-V8 engine developed to satisfy Euro 4 emissions requirements
and features Exhaust Gas Recirculation
New Jaguar Sequential Shift 6-speed automatic transmission
system incorporates steering wheel-mounted paddles for manual gear
changes
XK Coupe reaches 60mph from standstill in 5.9 seconds and completes
quarter mile sprint in 14.4 seconds - less than half a second off
the pace of the previous 400bhp supercharged model
XK Convertible takes just 6.0 seconds to reach 60mph - 0.3 seconds
quicker than the previous model
XK Coupe accelerates from 50-70mph in just 3.1 seconds - 0.2 seconds
quicker than the previous model (Convertible XK also 0.2 seconds
quicker from 50-70mph at 3.2 seconds).
Top speed of 155mph (electronically limited)
Convertible roof operates electrically in less than 18
seconds to be stowed below lightweight aluminium tonneau cover
In the event of a pedestrian impact, pyrotechnic deployable
bonnet (Jaguar Pedestrian Contact Sensing) automatically deploys
in the blink of an eye to create a cushioning effect between the
bonnet and the engine
New XK on sale from early 2006, with prices announced at
the beginning of the year.
Jaguar XK
Our Jaguar XK Guide lists the full specification of the current UK XK range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £60,995 - £66,995 Body Styles: Fuel: Models in the range: 2
We have road tested the Jaguar XK, to read our in-depth car review:
Jaguar XK Review In early 2006 the new Jaguar XK superseded the XK8 which we first saw 1996 and like the XK8, the XK is available in two body variants, a coupe and a convertible..the full review
The Special Edition Jaguar XK60 In 1948, Jaguar created what would become one of the most famous automotive names in the world, as the all-new and highly advanced XK engine made its debut in the revered XK120 sports car..the full story
The New Jaguar XKR-S – Tech Specification and Features Jaguar XKR-S Features Available in Ultimate Black metallic paint colour with contrasting paint finish to the grille, sills, side power vents and rear splitter and diffuser Revised front splitter and side sill extensions Revised rear spoiler and rear bumper fitted with unique splitter and diffuser panel Vortex 20" forged, 14 spoke lightweight alloy wheels with unique design and red Jaguar "Heritage" centre badge Alcon R Performance braking system with red callipers Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound System Luxury Sport interior theme with Warm Charcoal full soft-grain leather and Ivory twin needle contrast stitching - 16 way electrically adjustable seating with adjustable bolsters Piano Black interior finish to facia and centre console Charcoal Alston headlining Alloy and leather gear lever with alloy selector gate surround Flint carpets with Flint carpet mats, edged in Charcoal leather with Ivory stitching XKR-S badging Unique XKR-S logo to the instrument cluster, tread-plate, front seat head-restraints and carpet mats.the full story
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