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2008 Jaguar XK-Series Autofans Collection

The 2008 XK-Series is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports coupe, or luxury convertible, available in 4 trims, ranging from the XK Coupe to the XKR Convertible.Upon introduction, the XK Coupe is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, V8, 300-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway.

The XKR Convertible is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, V8, 420-horsepower, supercharged engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.The 2008 XK-Series is a carryover from 2007.

2008 Jaguar XK-Series Professional Reviews:

edmunds Reviewed the 2008 Jaguar XK-Series and gave out”Pros: Pleasing balance of performance and luxury, beautiful styling, relatively light curb weight, quick convertible top operation.—Cons: Merely adequate acceleration on regular XK models, backseat is for show only, no side curtain airbags, wonky touchscreen that requires a push more than a touch.”

cars Reviewed the 2008 Jaguar XK-Series and gave out”Jaguar’s XKR builds upon the XK with a supercharged version of the 4.2-liter V-8 that makes 420 hp, along with a modified suspension that firms up the ride but sharpens the handling. Other changes include a modified exterior with plasticky mesh grilles, modified fog lights, larger wheels, quad exhaust and dual hood louvers. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard, and Jaguar says the XKR accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds (5.0 seconds for the convertible)”

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