Jaguar XK (X150)

Jaguar XK
Jaguar XKR
Jaguar XKR (X150; post-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerJaguar Cars
Production2005–2014 (27,612 produced)
Model years2006–2014
AssemblyCastle Bromwich, Birmingham, England (Castle Bromwich Assembly)
DesignerIan Callum (2002)
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer (S)
Body style3-door liftback coupé
2-door convertible
LayoutFront-mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedJaguar XJ (X350)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission6-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length
  • 2007–2009: 4,790 mm (188.6 in)
  • 2010–2014: 4,793 mm (188.7 in)
Width1,892 mm (74.5 in)
Height
  • 1,320 mm (52.0 in)
  • XK Convertible: 1,328 mm (52.3 in)
Kerb weight
  • Coupé: 1,595 kg (3,516 lb)
  • Convertible: 1,675 kg (3,693 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorJaguar XK (X100)
SuccessorJaguar F-Type

The Jaguar XK is the second and final generation of the Jaguar XK 2+2 grand tourer manufactured and marketed by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars under the X150 internal designation. The three-door fastback coupé debuted at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show with the 4.2-litre V8 engine of its predecessor, and the two-door convertible debuted in 2006 at the North American International Auto Show.

The X150 is noted for its all-aluminium construction and its styling by Ian Callum, with details evoking prominent earlier Jaguar models, e.g., the Sayer nose recalling the XP/11 sports racing prototype of 1953 and adopted for the D-type – and the grill located badge recalling the E-type.

A facelifted XK was launched in 2009 with a new 5.0-litre V8. The production of the XK ended in July 2014 without a replacement model.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Jaguar XK production to end in the summer" What Car? 7 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Jaguar will end production of XK" MarketWacch. 15 March 2014