Jaguar XK 4.2-S Special Edition Models
Published: 3rd March 2005
Initially designed as a limited edition to demonstrate that Jaguar’s new straight six-cylinder DOHC engine was capable of reaching 120 mph, the original XK soon entered mass production and by 1950 became one of the most desired sports cars on the market. The roadster was soon followed by a coupe version that set new standards of luxury and comfort for sports cars.
The XK120 was replaced in 1954 with the XK140, which improved upon the original design with a more spacious interior as well as more horsepower. In 1957, Jaguar introduced the XK150, a car that built on the success of the previous models and was the first road-going Jaguar to use disc brakes, a technology the company had brilliantly trialled during its successful C-type and D-type Le Mans 24 Hours race programme. In 1961 came the legendary E-type, a car that is recognised as one of the greats in motoring history.
This impressive lineage provides a fitting backdrop to today's generation of XK coupes and convertibles, the first of which had as significant an impact as the original XK120 when they were first unveiled in 1996. When the original XK8 was launched, this elegant, high-performance sports car again set new standards in the luxury sporting market. As Jaguar's first new sports car in two decades - and the first for a whole new generation of buyers - the XK8 became the fastest-selling sports car in Jaguar's history.
In 1998, Jaguar upped the ante once more with the unveiling of the awesome supercharged XKR. With stunning performance, the R Performance version added another dimension to the XK story. From its curvaceous nose and raked-back windshield, to its muscular rear haunches, the XKR displayed all the power and visual beauty of the animal it is named after.
Over the past four years, a number of XK 'collector' editions have also been offered, including the 2001 XKR 'Silverstone' and the 2002 XKR 100, the latter released to mark the centenary of the birth of Jaguar’s founder, Sir Williams Lyons (1902-1985).
Now, the 2006 MY Jaguar XK 4.2-S range completes the latest stage in the evolution of a remarkable series of cars.
| XK8 Coupe 4.2 V8 | £49,995 |
| XK8 Convertible 4.2 V8 | £56,795 |
| XKR Coupe 4.2 V8 Supercharged | £59,995 |
| XKR Convertible 4.2 V8 Supercharged | £66,795 |
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 - Jul 2007
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 6th July 2008
