Both cars are derived from the Jaguar XJS, though the platform has been extensively changed. One of the revisions is the use of the second generation of Jaguar's independent rear suspension unit, taken from the XJ Development began in , with design work starting earlier in late By October a design was chosen and later frozen for production in Prototypes were built from December after the X was given formal approval and design patents were filed in June Development concluded in The XK8 came standard with inch alloy wheels, while inch Standard on the XKR , inch, and inch wheels are available for additional cost.
A navigation system and self-leveling xenon headlamps come standard with the XKR and as options for the XK8. Yet because the original E-Type is perhaps the most gorgeous car ever to lay ply on the world's roads, we're prepared to cut them some slack.
European auto writers, especially the British, have a bit of a reputation for favoring their own domestic cars over foreign rivals in comparison tests. Just think about how many times you've heard Jeremy Clarkson deify the latest product of UK loins while denigrating an American rival as a hopeless "Yank Tank.
Autocar has put the Stingray through a battery of tests against what it considers to be the three best sports cars on sale in Europe today. And while the tests that it has chosen are somewhat random and subjective, it has concluded that the C7 can stand up against its rivals, even irrespective of its price. It's one thing to hear about how great the Stingray is from American writers, but it's great to know that not all Brits think we've gone crazy for calling the new Chevrolet "exquisite.
Only Silverstone models were made in Phase I. These cars were all sold in the U. Phase I cars had integrated headrests and were all right-hand drive. All possible factory options were included, with the exception of the telephone and the navigation system, which had to be ordered separately.
The production figures for the U. Motorweek posted a 0 to 60 time of 4. The coupe in the harder setting often produced a skip in the CD changer. Even after eight years of production, the XK8 still displays timeless beauty and sensuous elegance. With a more impressive performance, the R Performance version added another dimension to the XK story, creating a bhp supercar.
From its curvaceous nose and raked-back windshield, to its muscular rear haunches, the XK also displays all the power and visual beauty of the animal it is named after. In , significant updates were again applied to the XK. Building upon the major updates already applied to every model over the past three years, the XK once again moved forward with a dynamic new look, and even higher equipment levels.
Over the past four years, several special editions have been created to mark important moments in this icon's history. The first limited 'collector' edition was the XKR 'Silverstone', of which only were released in North America.
The XKR Silverstone was designed as a celebration of Jaguar's involvement with Formula One and the technology and exclusivity the sport stands for. With an immediately recognizable Platinum paint finish paired with a black top on the convertible , the package included high-performance handling components, model-specific upholstery and trim, and full complement of interior amenities including sports seats and steering wheel trimmed in Warm Charcoal leather with red stitching.
The XKR Coupe was also fitted with a special handling package. For , Jaguar continued the tradition of offering limited edition versions of the supercharged bhp XKR convertible sports car with just XKR 'Portfolio' models.
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