The Jaguar XK8 and Jaguar XKR are name for different vehicle models of the car manufacturer Jaguar.

The history of the development Jaguar of the XK8 & XKR (1996-2005)

The XK8 stood rather in the tradition E-type as the reserved XJS. The car was presented on that Geneva autosalon and distinguished as "the best car of the exhibition ". It was available in two model and engine versions: as long, slim or identical Cabrio with normally artificially respirated or compressor engine (XK8 and/or XKR). The latter was characterized by tail spoiler lip, ventilation lamellas in the hood, a radiator grille in lattice optics and larger wheels. The bodies in the factory Castle bromine-yielded built and painted, for the Endfertigung came it to it to Browms Lane. The XK-series was generally considered as the more affordable alternative of the sister model Aston Martin DB7.

Technology

Engine

Both models possessed the AJ-V8 with 4,0-Liter capacity and 32 valves, developed in Whitney, which carried 209 KW out (284 HP) in the standard design. With compressor the achievement rose to 267 KW (363 HP). The maximum speed was electronically limited on 250 km/h with both, which Sprint of 0-100 km/h full-led it in 5,4 s (XKR) and/or 6.7 s (XK8). The engines were built in the jaguar department of the Ford address Bridgend in south Wales and final-manufactured in Browns Lane. All functions of the engine were supervised, for the power transmission ensured electronically a five-course automatic transmission with torque converter. The engine be over the front wheels inserted, but the weight was nevertheless very balanced distributed on both axles.

Chassis

The wheels were all around individually at double triangle steering wheels and coaxial feathers/springs hung up, in front gave it stabilizing absorbers, a cross beam from casting aluminum with anti- Dive technology and a turning stabilizer. At the rear axle lower wishbones and drive shafts, which replaced the upper steering wheels, sat two-stage absorbers (only with the XKR) and a turning stabilizer for level control. All four wheels had vacuum disc brakes and stability control, which were steered by the engine monitor. The traction was checked by the ABS, so that the rear wheels kept traction when braking.

Equipment

To have with the XKR in series and for the XK8 when desired: The computer-controlled hanging up system CATS (computer Active Technology suspension). It contained electronically steered sensor absorbers, as well as Niederquerschnittsreifen (in the back asymmetrical). Both models received a power steering. Front and Seitenairbags as well as Gurtstrammer belonged to the basic equipment. For more security strengthened carriers in the cab range, side impact protection and crunch zones provided. In the interior could be selected between two equipment ions: Classic or sport. To the Classic equipment belonged whale nut Design, leather seats, leather steering wheel and switching clubs made of wood; while the sport version offered an instrument panel steering wheel and shift lever in black leather, maple grain and seats material in corroding. Both seats were electrically adjustable like the steering wheel, individual positions could be stored. There was an air conditioning system, a Stereoanlage and a device for a mobile telephone. The XK-Cabrio possessed an electrically adjustable roof the fact that within 20 s it opened and/or closed and engaged automatically in the roof railing over the windshield.

Model care

At run time the model the achievement of the XK in several stages adapted so that for the end of the construction period of the XK8 220 KW (299 HP) carried and the XKR 290 KW out (395 HP).

Successor

2006 were introduced the successor, it receive one completely new Design and to new 4.2 an l basis engine of 225 KW carry out. A compressor model is after-pushed. The Design comes from Ian Callum, which was active for Aston Martin before. The new XK actually exhibits similarities to the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish and V8 Vantage.

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