![]() In addition to features found on the XK, XKR models add front/rear and aero spoilers, burl walnut interior trim, an active-control differential, and unique 20-inch forged alloy wheels. Jaguar XKR Coupe ($98,425) and XKR Convertible ($104,425) feature a supercharged 510-hp supercharged V8. Convertibles feature a power-folding fabric top. Jaguar XK models start with premium leather upholstery heated and ventilated 16-way power front seats with driver and passenger memory, lumbar support and side bolsters a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel dual-zone automatic climate control a power adjustable tilt/telescoping steering wheel with multifunction steering wheel controls keyless ignition/entry touch-screen interface with navigation Bluetooth phone connectivity 525-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio system with 6-CD changer, USB port, and auxiliary audio jack a rearview camera front and rear parking sensors automatic headlights rain-sensing wipers xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights LED running lamps rear foglamps auto-dimming power folding mirrors and 20-inch alloy wheels. Model LineupĢ015 Jaguar XK models powered by a 385-hp 5.0-liter V8 include the XK Coupe ($85,425) and XK Convertible ($91,425). Exotics such as the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi R8, Maserati GranTurismo Coupe, and Nissan GT-R start in the middle price-wise between the XK and the XKR-S models. The BMW 6 Series Coupe boasts classic 50/50 weight distribution, but BMW has neither the character nor the statement of luxury and exotic sports car that Jaguar offers. ![]() The Jaguar XK runs against tough company, but manages to offer plenty of horsepower and refinement for the money. All variants are relatively heavy, but a stiff chassis and precision driving dynamics do a good job handling the weight. The more powerful XKR is easy to get out of hand, especially in the more aggressive Dynamic mode, and requires driving with care and respect. Ride quality is tough to fault, with an Adaptive Damping System automatically adjusting for ride comfort when cruising, or tightening it down for hard cornering. All Jaguar XK models have a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, which we found smooth and tight with rev-matching downshifting. The 385-hp V8 has plenty of power, while the supercharged versions move the XKR into supercar territory. In our test drives, we’ve found all Jaguar XK models solid and stable, even at very high speeds. Supercharged XKR and XKR-S coupe and convertible models are EPA-rated 15/22 mpg. An XKR-S can leap from 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, according to Jaguar. Jaguar XKR-S Coupe and XKR-S Convertible feature a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine that churns out a breathtaking 550 horsepower and have a top track speed of 186 miles per hour, making the XKR-S the fastest production Jag ever. Jaguar XKR models feature a supercharged version of the same engine, packing 510 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy is an EPA-rated 16/24 mpg City/Highway for the XK Coupe, 16/22 mpg for the XK Convertible. Jaguar XK models are powered by a 5.0-liter V8 that produces 385 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. They come slathered in leather upholstery with 16-way front sport seats, satellite radio, rearview camera, and parking sensors. The 2015 Jaguar XK Coupe and Convertible are far from basic, the entry-level models. As with earlier XKs, it comes in coupe and convertible versions.Īll Jaguar XK models add standard equipment for 2015: HD radio, Active Front Lighting, and bright metallic pedals. Today’s Jaguar XK is stylish, classy, sporty, and capable of very high speeds. The first XK was sporty, stylish and classy. As its name suggests, the XK120 was capable of 120 mph, quite a feat for its day. ![]() Timeless and stylish, the Jaguar XK nameplate traces its roots to 1948 and the XK120. This limited-edition was inspired by the final fifty-special-edition run of Jaguar’s E-Type, in 1974. All will be Ultimate Black with special trim, equipped with Performance and Dynamic Packs. To mark that occasion, Jaguar is issuing a Final Fifty limited-edition: the last XKR models (25 coupes and 25 convertibles) produced for the U.S. So it is with the Jaguar XK, as 2015 is its final model year.
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