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Jaguar E-Type Series 2

1968 – 1971 — Great Britain

The Jaguar XK is a prestigious two-door 2+2 grand tourer that was manufactured and marketed by Jaguar Cars from 1996 to 2012, and by Jaguar Land Rover from 2013 to 2014. It was available in hatchback coupé and convertible body styles across two generations. The XK made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1996 and was eventually discontinued in July 2014. Key Points: 1. Jaguar XK: A two-door grand tourer available in hatchback coupé and convertible body styles. 2. Generations: The XK was produced across two generations: the first generation marketed as the XK8 and the second generation noted for its aluminium monocoque chassis. 3. First Generation (XK8): Introduced in 1996, it replaced the XJS and was Jaguar's first 8-cylinder model powered by the all-new Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. 4. Platform: The XK8 shared its platform with the Aston Martin DB7, which was developed from the stillborn XJ41/42 project based on a modified XJ-S chassis from the mid-1980s. 5. Second Generation: Launched in 2006 for the 2007 model year, the second generation XK featured an aluminium monocoque chassis and construction, enhancing performance and handling. 6. Discontinuation: The production of the Jaguar XK ceased in July 2014 after being on the market for almost two decades. With