Introduction to the XK8

A Jaguar XK8 Parts page by David Manners Ltd, the worlds leading independent Jaguar Parts specialist.

The Jaguar XK series (XK8 and XKR) is a grand tourer produced by Jaguar since 1996. The car was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show on March 5th 1996. The XK8 (project code X100) was the replacement of the XJS, and is available as a coupé and convertible.
The supercharged variant is known as the XKR.
Both the XK8 and XKR are electronically limited to a maximum of 155 mph.
In the opposite manner to the way convertibles are traditionally designed, the coupé is based on the convertible. This meant that the engineers could design the convertible without the drawbacks of the car looking like, and actually being, a coupé with the top chopped off.
The XK8 heralded a change in direction for the company, resulting in the S-Type and X-Type.
The XK8 won the respected Top Gear magazine "GT of the Year" and "Car of the Year" awards in 2006.