Jaguar XK (X150)
| Jaguar XK Jaguar XKR |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars |
| Production | 2006–2014 |
| Assembly | Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, England (Castle Bromwich Assembly) |
| Designer | Ian Callum (2002) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Body style | 3-door coupé 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L AJ-V8 V8 4.2 L AJ34 V8 4.2 L AJ34S SC V8 5.0 L AJ-V8 Gen III V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed 6HP26 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Length | 2007–2009: 4,790 mm (188.6 in) 2010–2014: 4,793 mm (188.7 in) |
| Width | 1,892 mm (74.5 in) |
| Height | 1,320 mm (52.0 in) XK Convertible: 1,328 mm (52.3 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,675 kg (3,693 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Jaguar XK8 |
| Successor | Jaguar F-Type |
The Jaguar XK (project code X150) is the second generation of the Jaguar XK grand tourer from Jaguar Cars. The vehicle was unveiled in 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the first generation's 4.2-litre V8 engine. The XK convertible was unveiled in 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. A facelifted XK was launched in 2009 with a new 5.0-litre V8. The production of the XK ended in summer 2014.
The X150 design was completed in 2002 and was previewed by Advanced Lightweight Coupé (ALC) which was first seen at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. The designer, Ian Callum, was also responsible for the Aston Martin DB7 and Vanquish coupés. The X150's grille is inspired by that of the 1961 Jaguar E-Type.
The XK received a facelift in 2009, with minor alterations to front and rear lighting and bumper designs, together with the introduction of a new 5.0-litre V8 for both the naturally aspirated XK and the supercharged XKR. The interior also received some changes, in particular the introduction of the XF style rotary gear selector mated to the new ZF automatic transmission. In 2010, Jaguar added the Speed Pack option, with aerodynamic bodykit and speed limiter increased to 174 mph (280 km/h), and the Black Pack, with black wheels and trim. The XK received a second and more minor facelift in 2011 with new front bumper and light design, which was presented at the New York Auto Show.
The range was extended in 2011, with the introduction of the new XKR-S at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring an upgraded XKR engine producing 550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp), and torque of 680 N·m (502 lb·ft). The XKR-S badge was first used on the 2008 special edition XK. Jaguar claimed that this new version is the fastest production Jaguar ever, a top speed of 186 mph (299 km/h) and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.2 seconds (0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds). The suspension & steering modifications, and Vulcan one-piece wheels, from the XKR-S were also made available as the Dynamic Pack for the XKR.
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