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− | '''Jaguar XK/Jaguar XKR. 2006 to date (prod. unknown). 3-door coupé, 2-door convertible. F/R, 3555, 4196 cm³ (V8 DOHC).''' Attractive, all-new XK has aluminium monocoque chassis. While engines (regular, supercharged) are less advanced than German competition’s, light weight helps overall performance. Bonnet is “deployed” to protect pedestrians if struck, raising above a certain level. Modern styling by Ian Callum, shaking off retro style, closely related to Aluminium Lightweight Coupé concept. Entry-level 3·6-litre introduced 2007. | + | '''Jaguar XK/Jaguar XKR. 2006 to date (prod. n/a). 3-door coupé, 2-door convertible. F/R, 3555, 4196, 5000 cm³ (V8 DOHC).''' Attractive, all-new XK has aluminium monocoque chassis. While engines (regular, supercharged) are less advanced than German competition’s, light weight helps overall performance. Bonnet is “deployed” to protect pedestrians if struck, raising above a certain level. Modern styling by Ian Callum, shaking off retro style, closely related to Aluminium Lightweight Coupé concept. Entry-level 3·6-litre introduced 2007. Five-litre engine from 2009; facelift in 2011. |
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Revision as of 10:29, 21 March 2013
Jaguar XK/Jaguar XKR. 2006 to date (prod. n/a). 3-door coupé, 2-door convertible. F/R, 3555, 4196, 5000 cm³ (V8 DOHC). Attractive, all-new XK has aluminium monocoque chassis. While engines (regular, supercharged) are less advanced than German competition’s, light weight helps overall performance. Bonnet is “deployed” to protect pedestrians if struck, raising above a certain level. Modern styling by Ian Callum, shaking off retro style, closely related to Aluminium Lightweight Coupé concept. Entry-level 3·6-litre introduced 2007. Five-litre engine from 2009; facelift in 2011.
Manufacturing location: Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, England
Marque: Jaguar | Model: Jaguar XK | Predecessor: Jaguar XK (X100)