{"id":832414,"date":"2024-03-20T13:08:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T13:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?page_id=832414"},"modified":"2024-03-23T18:22:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T18:22:47","slug":"jaguar-xk-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/all-brands\/jaguar\/jaguar-xk-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaguar XK (1996 &#8211; 2014)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Jaguar XK<\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">1996 &#8211; 2014<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">The first generation XK was marketed as the XK8, replacing the XJS and was Jaguar&#8217;s first 8-cylinder model since the Daimler 250, introducing the all-new Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. The second generation of the XK, noted for its aluminium monocoque chassis and construction, was launched in 2006 for the 2007 model year. The XKR was introduced in both of the generations and was the top pick amongst enthusiasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#block-wrap-98405\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-49985\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Feature Stories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-38340\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Model Guides<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-81353\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Image Gallery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-80739\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">More Updates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1996-Jaguar-XK8-Coupe-001-1200.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What a beautiful machine. The design is simply gorgeous and I defy anyone not to feel special behind the wheel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><small>&lt;p&gt;Jeremy Clarkson on the first generation XKR&lt;\/p&gt;<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Jaguar XK &amp; XKR Model Variant Lists<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;The supercharged XKR is the ultimate grand touring car \u2013 fast, refined, and with a soundtrack that&#8217;ll send shivers down your spine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><small>&lt;p&gt;The Telegraph&lt;\/p&gt;<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jaguar XK 1996 &#8211; 2014 The first generation XK was marketed as the XK8, replacing the XJS and was Jaguar&#8217;s first 8-cylinder model since the Daimler 250, introducing the all-new Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. The second generation of the XK, noted for its aluminium monocoque chassis and construction, was launched in 2006 for the 2007 model year. The XKR was introduced in both of the generations and was the top pick amongst enthusiasts. 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