The Jaguar XK is a luxury 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, spanning across two generations.
The first generation, known as the XK8, made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1996. It replaced the XJS and marked Jaguar's return to producing 8-cylinder models with the introduction of the new Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. The XK8 was based on a platform shared with the Aston Martin DB7, which in turn originated from the XJ41/42 project developed on a modified XJ-S chassis from the mid-1980s.
In 2006, the second generation of the XK was launched for the 2007 model year. This iteration of the XK was notable for its aluminium monocoque chassis, enhancing the car's performance and handling capabilities.
Key Points:
1. The Jaguar XK is a luxury 2+2 grand tourer available as a coupé and convertible.
2. The first generation, the XK8, debuted in 1996 and featured Jaguar's new AJ-V8 engine.
3. The XK8 shared its platform with the Aston Martin DB7, derived from the XJ41/42 project.
4. The second generation XK, introduced in 2006, featured an aluminium monocoque
