The Jaguar XK8 (project code X100) is a grand tourer launched by Jaguar Cars in 1996, and was the first generation of a new XK series. The XK8 was available in two-door coupé or two-door convertible body styles with the new 4.0-litre Jaguar AJ-V8 engine .

This model was launched to celebrate Jaguar’s return to Formula One racing and was named after the famous British racing track. Jaguar announced a limited run only of 100 cars (50 coupes and 50 convertibles) and all were finished in Platinum (Silver).

Sep 21, 2022 · Curiously, while pundits mocked the Aston Martin DB7 for its XJS-derived underpinnings, nobody much saw fit to mention it where the XK8 was concerned. At launch, the range was simple: the XK8 came in any flavour you liked so long as it was a 290bhp 4.0-litre V8, in either coupe or convertible form. The XKR was added in 1998.

When the first Jaguar XK8 (project X100) was introduced back in 1996, it brought about brand new standards to the luxury sports car market. Available as either a coupe or convertible it far exceeded its sales expectations and rapidly became the fastest selling sports car in Jaguars history and in doing so won numerous awards around the world.

Designed by Geoff Lawson and his design team the car was equipped with an aluminium V8 engine and the car was immediately considered a commercial success by enthusiasts and press alike. XK8 - Specification

Aug 15, 2023 · The Jaguar XK8 arrived in 1996 and gave the brand an all-new sports car capable of competing with the best. Here's how to buy a good one

Nov 25, 2021 · The XK8’s sensibly sized alloy wheels with fat tyres, and the sea of burr walnut and soft hide, give an old-world sense of comfort; a British Heart Foundation charity-shop vibe that suits the car so much better than carbonfibre.

Mar 17, 2025 · XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) - Jaguar XK8 and XKR (1996 - 2006) discussion, how-to guides, and technical help.

When the first Jaguar XK8 (project X100) was introduced back in 1996, it brought about brand new standards to the luxury sports car market. Available as either a coupe or convertible it far exceeded its sales expectations and rapidly became the fastest selling sports car in Jaguars history and in doing so won numerous awards around the world.

Aug 26, 2019 · I've been considering a few things to replace it with that are a bit better at being GT cars, including the Jaguar XK8 and XKR. I really like the X100 chassis cars and think they're much nicer looking than the subsequent generation.