While its badge had lost the number 8, it was still powered by the Jaguar V8 engine, either normally aspirated in the XK or supercharged in the XKR and gained a more aggressive …

Sep 21, 2022 · The XK8 did, however, retain a 2+2 seating layout, making it a nominal four-seater – although the rear seats are very much for children and, even then, short journeys only. Still, …

Oct 1, 2005 · Compared with the current XK, the new model is about half an inch longer and 2.4 inches wider and sits on a wheelbase 6.4 inches longer.

Being ten inches wide at the rear and nine inches wide at the front meant this particular XKR had a menacing stance whilst maintaining the best handling production car of its class. The engine …

Dec 26, 2018 · Possessing a rousing blend of a self-assured stare, a low stance, menacingly wide tyres, fluid curves and an-oh-so euphonious V8 burble, the Jaguar XK8 was an undeniably …

Oct 15, 2013 · In reply to a message from jime46 sent Tue 15 Oct 2013: The simple way is : Place the XK on level floor. Measure the Wheel arch height front. Is it not the same on both. …

Aug 15, 2023 · Jaguar XK8 (X100): our verdict. There are few modern classics that offer up as an interesting mix of power, comfort, rakish good looks and specialist support as a first-generation …

Dec 21, 2015 · Has anyone lowered their XK8 by replacing the springs? I've got 18" rims and wondered what the optimum amount to lower it would be to improve the looks (give it a more …

Here is a wonderful buyers and owner's guide and tutorial for the Jaguar XK8. It focuses on the later model years, but has much information relevant to all 10 years of production. It is a great …

This section contains technical specifications for both XK8 and XKR; specifications presented here are for 2000 model year US specs. models when this page was created. While we will …