MODERN XK Sports Cars

Production years: 2006 - 2015

Riding on the success of the first generation XK8/XKR models (X-100), for the replacement model Jaguar used their new aluminium technology and designed the model the other way around!

The New XK (dropping the 8 insignia) was launched in 2006 (coded X-150) replacing the original XK8 model. With a full aluminium body for extra strength the car was designed from the start as a convertible and then re-engineered back to a coupe as well. Further new technology came with the suspension and a pedestrian restraint system built into the bonnet area. There was also an entirely new interior layout and on the convertible an integrated aluminium tonneau cover to the hood. Launched with the same 4.2 litre engine of the previous model, the transmission now included steering column mounted paddle controls.

The New XK was joined by the equivalent XKR models a year later and in 2009 received a major upgrade by replacing the engine with Jaguar’s new 5.0 litre unit, both in normally aspirated and supercharged form.To accompany these changes the styling was further enhanced, particularly at the front along with a general increase in the equipment and trim levels.

The New XK and XKR received a further upgrade in 2011 with many trim upgrades and by 2012 new models were introduced like the XKR-S as a higher performance variant and then finally in 2014 by the XKR-S GT, a limited production ultimate car with some features taken from the then new F-TYPE sports car.

The New XK and XKR finally left production in 2014, their place taken by the now established F-TYPE two-seater sports.

MODEL SUMMARY

MODEL TYPE

PRODUCTION DATES

ENGINE RANGE:

0 - 60 MPH:

TOP SPEED:

New XK Sports Cars

2006 - 2015

4.2 Litre

4.2 Litre - 5.9 seconds

4.2 Litre - 155 mph

4.2 Litre Supercharged

4.2 Litre Supercharged - 4.9 seconds

4.2 Litre Supercharged - 155 mph

5.0 Litre

5.0 Litre - 5.2 seconds

5.0 Litre - 155 mph

5.0 Litre Supercharged

5.0 Litre Supercharged - 4.6 seconds

5.0 Litre Supercharged - 155 mph

XKR-S

XKR-S - 4.2 seconds

XKR-S - 186 mph (limited)

XK-RS GT

XK-RS GT - 3.9 seconds

XK-RS GT - 186 mph (limited)

New XK Sports Cars Technical Specifications

Technical Information

Engine Statistics

4.2 Litre

4.2 Litre Supercharged

5.0 Litre

5.0 Litre Supercharged

XKR-S

XK-RS GT

Engine (cc)

4196

4196

5000

5000

5000

5000

Bore and Stroke (mm)

86 x 90

86 x 90

92.5 x 93

92.5 x 93

92.5 x 93

92.5 x 93

Compression Ratio

11:1

9:1

11.5:1

9.5:1

9.5:1

9.5:1

BHP

298

420

385

510

542

550

@RPM

6000

6250

6500

6500

6000

6500

Torque (lb ft)

310

413

380

461

502

502

@RPM

4100

4000

3500

2500

2500

2500

Fuellling

Fuel-injection

Fuel-injection

Fuel-injection

Fuel-injection

Fuel-injection

Fuel-injection

Engine Performance

4.2 Litre

4.2 Litre Supercharged

5.0 Litre

5.0 Litre Supercharged

XKR-S

XK-RS GT

Top Speed

155 mph

155 mph

155 mph

155 mph

186 mph (limited)

186 mph (limited)

0 - 60 mph

5.9 seconds

4.9 seconds

5.2 seconds

4.6 seconds

4.2 seconds

3.9 seconds

Fuel Consumption

25 mpg

22 mpg

25 mpg

23 mpg

23 mpg

23 mpg

model Specifications

4.2 Litre

4.2 Litre Supercharged

5.0 Litre

5.0 Litre Supercharged

XKR-S

XK-RS GT

Transmission

6-speed auto sequential

6-speed auto sequential

6-speed auto sequential

6-speed auto sequential

6-speed auto sequential

6-speed auto sequential

Wheel Size (in)

19/20, alloy

19/20, alloy

19/20, alloy

19/20

20

20

Suspension (Front)

Ind unequal-length wishbones, coil springs

Ind unequal-length wishbones, coil springs

Ind unequal-length wishbones, coil springs

Ind unequal-length wishbones, coil springs

Ind unequal-length wishbones, coil springs

Ind unequal-length wishbones, coil springs (F-Type modified)

Suspension (Rear)

Ind unequal-length wishbones, coil springs

Ind unequal-length wishbones, coil springs

Ind unequal-length wishbones, coil springs

Ind unequal-length wishbones, coil springs

Suspension (Rear) Ind unequal-length wishbones, coil springs

Ind unequal-length wishbones, coil springs (F-Type modified)

Brakes

4-wheel disc, all ventilated

4-wheel disc, all ventilated

4-wheel disc, all ventilated

4-wheel disc, all ventilated

4-wheel performance ventilated discs

4-wheel high performance carbon fibre

Model Dimensions

4.2 Litre

4.2 Litre Supercharged

5.0 Litre

5.0 Litre Supercharged

XKR-S

XK-RS GT

Length (in)

189

189

189

189

188.7

188.7

Width (in)

74

74

75

75

74.5

79.8

Height (in)

52

52

52

52

52.5

51.9

Wheelbase (in)

108

108

108

108

108.3

108.3

Front Track (in)

61

61

61

61

61

61

Rear Track (in)

61

61

61

61

61

61

Weight (Cwt)

31.4

33.0

32.6

34.5

34.5

34.5

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

  • Black- or Bright-finish mesh grilles
  • Square stainless steel exhaust trim pipes
  • Bright-finish door mirror covers
  • Bright-finish front wing ‘signature’ vents
  • Brushed aluminium or chromed gear knobs
  • Tailored over-carpet mats
  • Aluminium drilled pedal pads
  • Wind deflector for convertible models
  • 18in Venus alloy wheels
  • 19in Carelia, Caravela, Artura, Tamana, or Saba alloy wheels
  • 20in Senta, Kalimnos, or Nevis alloy wheels
  • 20in Orona, Takoba, Kasuga, Vulcan wheels
  • 20in Selena, Venom and Vortex wheels
  • Tyre-pressure monitoring system
  • Keyless entry
  • Alternative veneer dash trims
  • TV Tuner
  • DVD audio system
  • Bowers & Wilkins Premium hi-fi systems
  • Active front lighting
  • Power fold-back mirrors
  • Front park assist system with interior touch-screen information
  • Soft-grain leather seat facings
  • ACC Cruise control
  • Premium surround sound hi-fi system
  • Upgrade styling kit
  • Garage door opener
  • Heated windscreen
  • R-Performance interior (2010 on)
  • Choice of veneer
  • Chromed bonet louvres
  • Adaptive lighting
  • Jet leather headlining
  • Auto dimming exterior mirros
  • Sports steering wheel trimmed in leather
  • Reverse park camera and guidance
  • Stainless steel pedals
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • DAB Radio receiver
  • Performance seating
  • Performance active exhaust system
  • Speed pack
  • Black speed pack
  • Dynamic pack
  • Black dynamic pack
  • Carbon fibre engine cover
  • Gunmetal or red brake calipers
  • Dark-alloy trim.
  • Polished exhaust tailpipe finishers
  • Growler branded wheel nuts
  • Snow sock with winter traction aid
  • Sport pedal covers
  • 3-spoke sports heated steering wheel
  • Air quality sensor
  • Diamond stitch interior pack
  • Speed Pack
  • Comprising for XKR models only:
  • Enhanced mechanical/electronic features
  • Body coloured aerodynamic package, with side sill extensions and rear diffuser
  • 20in Kasuga alloy wheels
  • Red brake callipers
  • Select exterior paint finishes
  • Dynamic Pack
  • Comprising for XKR (coupe orginally) only:
  • As Speed Pack plus:
  • Full mechanical front knuckle with unique spring and damper settings
  • Revised Adaptive Dynamics
  • 10mm ride height reduction
  • 20in Vulcan alloy wheels in polished finish
  • Black Speed Pack
  • As Speed Pack plus:
  • Gloss black finish to upper and lower mesh grilles, side intakes, power vents and boot finisher
  • Gloss black finish to surrounds (coupe only)
  • 20in Kalimnos alloy wheels in gloss black finish
  • Black Dynamic Pack
  • As Dynamic Pack plus:
  • 20in Vulcan alloy wheels in polished black finish
  • Extra revisions to front suspension/steering
  • Gloss black finish to upper and lower mesh grilles, side intakes, power vents and boot finisher
  • Gloss black finish to window surrounds (coupe only)

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