The Jaguar XK is a luxurious two-door 2+2 grand tourer, available in hatchback coupe and convertible body styles, that was produced by Jaguar Cars from 1996 to 2012 and by Jaguar Land Rover from 2013 to 2014, spanning two generations. The first generation, known as the XK8, debuted in 1996 as a replacement for the XJS. It marked Jaguar's return to producing 8-cylinder models with the introduction of the innovative Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. The XK8 was built on a platform shared with the Aston Martin DB7, which originated from the XJ41/42 project developed in the mid-1980s and based on a modified XJ-S chassis.
In 2006, Jaguar launched the second generation of the XK model for the 2007 model year, featuring an advanced aluminium monocoque chassis and construction for improved performance and handling. The XK range was showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1996 and remained in production until July 2014.
Key Points:
1. The Jaguar XK is a high-end 2+2 grand tourer produced by Jaguar Cars and later by Jaguar Land Rover.
2. The first generation, known as the XK8, introduced Jaguar's AJ-V8 engine and shared its platform with the Aston Martin DB7.
3. The second generation XK, launched in 2006, featured an aluminium monocoque chassis for enhanced performance.
4. The XK
