The
all-new Jaguar XK continues the Jaguar tradition of beautiful and powerful
English sports cars, but behind this, it bristles with practical, intuitive,
modern technology, clearly focused on enhancing the driving experience.
It delivers significant improvements in performance, dynamics, safety,
exterior and interior design and equipment, and product quality. Launched
in early 2006, this first of the next generation of Jaguars will become
the sporting flagship of the Jaguar brand. A major key to the all-new XK’s
character is Jaguar’s industry-leading aluminium monocoque body structure,
introduced with the latest XJ saloons. With this unique high-tech construction
method, the all-new XK’s bodyshell is 31 percent stiffer than the previous
XK’s and significantly offers a 10 percent improvement in power to weight
ratio. The all-new XK is up to 90 percent stiffer and 180kg lighter than
key rivals in steel, with a kerb (dry) weight of just 1595kg. The use of
beautiful lines and clean surfaces was crucial in defining the all-new
XK’s more sporting character. In Jaguar design director Ian Callum’s words,
"The fundamental values of Jaguar design do not change – not even since
Sir William Lyons created the first Jaguar all those years ago."
Inside
the all-new XK features clean, simple, modern lines. It uses traditional
craftsmanship and contemporary luxury materials like finely stitched leather,
contrasting with a choice of more high-tech trim surfaces including metallic
finishes. The layout is driver-focused and sporting, with excellent ergonomics
and body-hugging seats, set low against the high waistline to give a strong
‘cockpit’ feel. With a longer wheelbase, wider track and taller roofline,
the 2+2 layout has more interior space than the XK that it replaces. Indeed
this flagship coupe leads its class in terms of front legroom and shoulder.
Inside the cabin the minimalist instrument cluster houses two prominent
round dials either side of an advanced high-resolution colour display based
on thin-film transistor technology. This display is split into several
zones showing vital information such as gear selection, cruise control
information, low tyre pressure warnings and satellite navigation instructions,.
A centrally mounted 7-inch touch-screen allows intuitive selection of climate,
audio, navigation and telephone settings. Amongst the user-friendly advanced
technologies in the all-new XK is the Jaguar Smart Key System, which provides
keyless start with a push-button starter, and also optional keyless entry
simply by carrying the Jaguar Smart Key in your pocket or bag.
From
launch the all-new XK will be powered by Jaguar’s renowned naturally aspirated
4.2-litre V8 engine which produces 300bhp. This compact, lightweight engine
is based on that fitted to the latest generation XJ saloon and has undergone
significant development compared with the engine used in the previous XK,
including new fuel-injection technology. The 4.2-litre V8 develops maximum
torque of 310 lb ft (420 Nm) at 4,100rpm. The naturally aspirated 4.2-litre
V8 XK coupe has an electronically limited maximum speed of 155mph and a
0-60mph time of 5.9 seconds, plus instant throttle response and broad flexibility
for punchy performance across the range. For the first time in a Jaguar,
drivers will be able to use steering wheel-mounted paddles to change gear
with the new Jaguar Sequential Shift transmission. In either Drive or Sport
Manual modes, very fast gear shifts are achieved by combining the use of
one-touch paddles with an automatic blip of the throttle from the drive-by-wire
engine management system during downshifts. Thanks to this positive torque
enhancement control, the shifts are faster and more responsive than before
regardless of the mode the driver has selected.
Engine: 4.2L V8
Horsepower: 300 bhp / PS
Top Speed: 155 mph (250
km/h) electronically limited
Peak torque: 420 Nm
(310 lb-ft)
Acceleration: 0-60
mph in 5.9 sec (0-100 km/h in 6.2 sec)
Retail Price: starting at
Pounds 52,000 or Euros 75,000
The
all-new Jaguar XK continues the Jaguar tradition of beautiful and powerful
English sports cars, but behind this, it bristles with practical, intuitive,
modern technology, clearly focused on enhancing the driving experience.
It delivers significant improvements in performance, dynamics, safety,
exterior and interior design and equipment, and product quality. Launched
in early 2006, this first of the next generation of Jaguars will become
the sporting flagship of the Jaguar brand. A major key to the all-new XK’s
character is Jaguar’s industry-leading aluminium monocoque body structure,
introduced with the latest XJ saloons. With this unique high-tech construction
method, the all-new XK’s bodyshell is 31 percent stiffer than the previous
XK’s and significantly offers a 10 percent improvement in power to weight
ratio. The all-new XK is up to 90 percent stiffer and 180kg lighter than
key rivals in steel, with a kerb (dry) weight of just 1595kg. The use of
beautiful lines and clean surfaces was crucial in defining the all-new
XK’s more sporting character. In Jaguar design director Ian Callum’s words,
"The fundamental values of Jaguar design do not change – not even since
Sir William Lyons created the first Jaguar all those years ago."
Inside
the all-new XK features clean, simple, modern lines. It uses traditional
craftsmanship and contemporary luxury materials like finely stitched leather,
contrasting with a choice of more high-tech trim surfaces including metallic
finishes. The layout is driver-focused and sporting, with excellent ergonomics
and body-hugging seats, set low against the high waistline to give a strong
‘cockpit’ feel. With a longer wheelbase, wider track and taller roofline,
the 2+2 layout has more interior space than the XK that it replaces. Indeed
this flagship coupe leads its class in terms of front legroom and shoulder.
Inside the cabin the minimalist instrument cluster houses two prominent
round dials either side of an advanced high-resolution colour display based
on thin-film transistor technology. This display is split into several
zones showing vital information such as gear selection, cruise control
information, low tyre pressure warnings and satellite navigation instructions,.
A centrally mounted 7-inch touch-screen allows intuitive selection of climate,
audio, navigation and telephone settings. Amongst the user-friendly advanced
technologies in the all-new XK is the Jaguar Smart Key System, which provides
keyless start with a push-button starter, and also optional keyless entry
simply by carrying the Jaguar Smart Key in your pocket or bag.
From
launch the all-new XK will be powered by Jaguar’s renowned naturally aspirated
4.2-litre V8 engine which produces 300bhp. This compact, lightweight engine
is based on that fitted to the latest generation XJ saloon and has undergone
significant development compared with the engine used in the previous XK,
including new fuel-injection technology. The 4.2-litre V8 develops maximum
torque of 310 lb ft (420 Nm) at 4,100rpm. The naturally aspirated 4.2-litre
V8 XK coupe has an electronically limited maximum speed of 155mph and a
0-60mph time of 5.9 seconds, plus instant throttle response and broad flexibility
for punchy performance across the range. For the first time in a Jaguar,
drivers will be able to use steering wheel-mounted paddles to change gear
with the new Jaguar Sequential Shift transmission. In either Drive or Sport
Manual modes, very fast gear shifts are achieved by combining the use of
one-touch paddles with an automatic blip of the throttle from the drive-by-wire
engine management system during downshifts. Thanks to this positive torque
enhancement control, the shifts are faster and more responsive than before
regardless of the mode the driver has selected.