Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Ian Callum admitted that it took its inspiration from the famous E-Type when he designed the XK, and the open-top version was even more convincing than its coupe sibling.
When the 2006 XK was introduced, its predecessor, the XK8, was already ten-years-old. The British company knew that it needs a new vehicle, not just another facelift. With that said, Ian Callum and his team gathered and designed another astonishing vehicle, but with more aluminum to make the car more spirited to drive than the XK8. While they were working on the look, the engineering team worked hard to find a way to install a new 5.0-liter engine under the hood.
The design team took its inspiration from one of the most beautiful cars in the world, the E-Type. Enzo Ferrari himself made that statement about the E-Type, so blame him if I'm wrong. The oval-shaped grille of the XK resembled the glorious '60s model from Jaguar. Its odd-looking headlights were unique on the market, and the deep holes for the fog-lights looked like they were designed for the machine-guns in a James Bond car. The canvas-top offered good sound and thermal insulation.
Inside, the British luxury could have been at its best. Apart from some Ford Fiesta buttons and switches, everything else was luxurious. The expensive Connely leather and the wood trims completed an atmosphere of exclusivity and good taste. While the front seats were made for comfort, the rear ones were fit only for a small child since the legroom was almost non-existent.
Apart from the ferocious XKR, the rest of the range was fitted with a choice of three V8 engines. All of them were paired to a 6-speed automatic gearbox and sent the power to the rear wheels.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V8 6AT (258 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4196 cm3 |
Power: | 219.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 298 HP @ 6000 RPM 294 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 303 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 411 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 147.9 mph (238 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 // 275/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 52.4 in (1331 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/63 in (1,560/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.1 cuFT (229 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3604.6 lbs (1635 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4574.6 lbs (2075 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 269 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L V8 6AT (416 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4196 cm3 |
Power: | 306 KW @ 6250 RPM 416 HP @ 6250 RPM 410 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 413 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 560 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/40 ZR 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 52.4 in (1331 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/63 in (1,560/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.2 in (2748 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.1 cuFT (229 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3516.4 lbs (1595 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4486.4 lbs (2035 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 269 g/km |