Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 – video review

Jaguar has made a number of significant changes to the stunning XK – the most significant being a brand new engine range. Replacing the venerable 4.2-litre motor is a 5-litre V8 with 380bhp, and a massive 500bhp if you go for the supercharged XKR. Ian Callum – legendary designer of the XK – really hit the nail on the head with this car. A Jaguar should look effortlessly fast and elegant; traits which this sportscar has in abundance.The facelifted XK only has subtle changes, including LED rear lights which take a lead from the XF saloon, LED side-repeaters inside sleeker door mirrors and cooling ducts framing the front bumper.



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2009 Jaguar XK spied

Jaguar has obviously made a smooth transition over to its new India owners, with a prototype face lifted XK spotted in the UK.

The new XK will be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2009 boasting revised styling and mechanical upgrades to distinguish it from the current model.

Exterior changes include a new front bumper with revised air intakes below the headlights, plus a redesigned rear bumper with new LED tail lamps.

These changes will be applied to the entire XK range, including the performance XKR and extreme XKR-R edition due next year.

The engine line-up will remain the same, however expect a few small tweaks for some added horsepower, along with stiffer suspension and recalibrated steering.

Inside, the new XK range will feature Jaguar’s new drive-select transmission interface lifted from the XF saloon.

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2009 Jaguar XK spied

Jaguar’s development ambitions don’t seem to have been derailed by its recent take-over by India’s Tata Motors - quite the contrary, actually.

This lightly disguised Jaguar XK mule was spotted testing on home soil recently in the UK ahead of the revised model’s official debut at the Paris Motor Show.

Due to hit showrooms internationally early next year, the next generation will undergo a several styling and mechanical upgrades.

A revised front bumper now incorporates additional air vents below the head lights, whilst the redesigned rear also boasts new LED technology in the tail lamps.

The power-retractable antenna has also been scrapped in favour of a more discrete and streamlined shark fin which now appears on the coupe’s deck lid.

These changes will apply to the entire XK model range, including the performance XKR and the extreme XKR-R model which is due next year also.

While the engine range will remain relatively identical, underneath a retuned suspension set-up and recalibrated steering rack promise sharper dynamics.

The interior should also benefit from Jaguar’s new drive-select transmission interface lifted from the XF saloon.

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Tuner Special Arden AJ20 Coupe

KREFELD, Germany — Arden cut its teeth on British luxury hardware. The Jaguar XK coupe is its latest project, transformed into the red-hot AJ20.

Arden starts under the hood, where the Jaguar's supercharged 4.2-liter V8 gets a new crankshaft, pistons and con rods and displacement is hiked to 4.5 liters. Arden also recalibrates the engine control module and modifies the intake and exhaust systems, fitting sport catalytic converters and four chrome-plated exhaust pipes.

The result is a significant jump in output, to 480 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque. Arden says top speed is now 190 mph, and 0-60-mph acceleration takes less than 4.1 seconds.

Suspension modifications include sport shocks and larger 21-inch wheels with 255/35R21 performance tires in front and 295/30R21s in the rear.

The Arden aero body kit includes a front spoiler with large air intakes, side sills with air inlets, a rear apron with cooling slots, and a rear spoiler. Interior upgrades include a choice of high-grade wood and carbon fiber as well as leather and Alcantara upholstery and trim.

What this means to you: This is one fast cat. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent

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2008 Jaguar XK-Series Review

Introduction
A new Jaguar doesn't come along every day, and even when one does, it's usually hard to tell since it looks just like a past Cat. While there are certainly cues here and there to remind of its prestigious genealogy, the 2008 Jaguar XK is clearly a new kitten -- and a sexy one at that. However, there's more to this luxury coupe and convertible than sleek and muscular styling.

This is a Jaguar that drives as well as it looks, and although it's not quite a canyon-carving sports car, the XK and the high-performance XKR are sporty enough to please those looking for something more than just a pretty automotive fashion accessory.

The XK was fully redesigned last year. One major change over the previous XK8 is the car's all-aluminum body structure and body panels. Sure enough, the XK is a bit lighter than before and significantly less portly than its main competition. Jaguar also claims that the aluminum structure's extra body stiffness has improved handling, ride quality and crashworthiness. While we passed on testing that last assertion, we can say that ride and handling are certainly better than before and certainly competent enough. Just don't expect the XK to keep up with a Porsche 911 in the mountains.

Powertrains and Performance
The standard Jaguar XK is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 that generates 300 hp and 310 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. In testing, we hustled the coupe up from zero to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, while the convertible did the sprint in 6.3 seconds. The XKR features a supercharged version of the same engine puffed up to produce 420 hp and 412 lb-ft of torque. Our test of an XKR Convertible revealed a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds, with the coupe being a few ticks quicker.

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