Jaguar XK (X150)

The Jaguar XK is the second generation of the Jaguar XK grand tourer from Jaguar Cars. The vehicle was unveiled in 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the first generation's 4.2-litre V8 engine. The XK convertible was unveiled in 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. A facelifted XK was launched in 2009 with a new 5.0-litre V8.

The X150 design was completed in 2002 and was previewed by Advanced Lightweight Coupé which was first seen at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. The designer, Ian Callum, was also responsible for the Aston Martin DB7 and Vanquish coupés. The new XK's grille is inspired by that of the 1961 Jaguar E-Type.

The XK received a facelift in 2009, with minor alterations to front and rear lighting and bumper designs, together with the introduction of a new 5.0-litre V8 for both the naturally aspirated XK and the supercharged XKR. The interior also received some changes, in particular the introduction of the XF style rotary gear selector mated to the new ZF automatic transmission. In 2010, Jaguar added the Speed Pack option, with aerodynamic bodykit and speed limiter increased to 174 mph, and the Black Pack, with black wheels and trim.

The range was extended in 2011, with the introduction of the new XKR-S at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring an upgraded XKR engine producing 550 PS, and torque of 680 N·m. The XKR-S badge was first used on the 2008 special edition XK. Jaguar claimed that this new version is the fastest production Jaguar ever, a top speed of 186 mph and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The suspension & steering modifications, and Vulcan one-piece wheels, from the XKR-S were also made available as the Dynamic Pack for the XKR.

The XK received a second facelift in 2011 with new front bumper and light design, which was presented at the New York Auto Show.

A version of XKR developed by Jaguar's Special Vehicles team and Alcon. It included 400 mm diameter front and 350 mm rear discs, six-piston front callipers and four-piston rear callipers, 20-inch five-spoke Cremona wheels, Power Vents, Celestial Black body, Engine-Spun aluminium veneer or optional Satin American Walnut veneer, alloy and leather gearshift selector, soft-grab door handles, contrast stitching throughout the cabin, leather-edged mats with a Jaguar logo, Portfolio treadplates on the doorsills, 525 W Premium Audio system with Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound system by Bowers & Wilkins.

Jaguar unveiled the new XKR at the 2011 to mark the company’s 50th Anniversary of Jaguar E-Type.

The XK uses an new all-aluminium monocoque chassis developed from the 2005 ALC concept car. The convertible has 1,635 kg kerb weight, while the coupé weighs 1,595 kg.

The convertible XK shares the same engine options as the coupé and features a conventional cloth top that will open or close in 18 seconds.

All models are fitted with a ZF six-speed automatic transmission with Jaguar's Sequential Shift and JaguarDrive selector.

In March 2011, with the launch of the 542 bhp XKR-S at the Geneva motor show, Jaguar revealed the details of a facelift for the XK. The new specification includes front and rear styling changes and internal trim changes.

It includes a supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III R direct-injection engine rated 550 PS @ 6,000 to 6,500 rpm and 625 N·m @ 2,500 to 5,500 rpm, raised top speed of 300 km/h, active sports exhaust, bespoke suspension changes front and rear, 16-way adjustable memory sports seats with carbon fibre effect leather, reprogrammed Adaptive Dynamics, 20-inch Vulcan wheels and Pirelli P-Zero tyres, standard Jaguar High Performance Braking System.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

These are XK and XKR coupe and convertible models sold outside North American market. They include the use of tactile 'scraffito' finished leather to the front seats, instrument binnacle, door and rear quarter casings; Poltrona Frau leather headlinings with Shadow Walnut and Dark Figured Aluminium veneer, 525W Bowers & Wilkins sound system, 16 by 16 way adjustable heated Performance seats, a heated steering wheel and keyless entry/start, choice of Celestial Black, with Crystal Blue, Lunar Grey, Polaris White, Rhodium Silver and Ultimate Black body colour; two new 20-inch alloy wheel options.

Available in Coupé and Convertible bodies, they are versions of Jaguar XK Special Edition for the UK market. Changes include new 'Artisan' interiors, choice of 2 Jaguar Design-specified interior colours with Shadow Walnut or Dark Figured Aluminium veneer finishes, 16x16 way heated Performance front seats, a 525 W Bowers & Wilkins sound system, unique treadplates and stainless steel pedals, three extra body colour choices, a new 20-inch wheel design option.

Convertible vehicles also include a choice of four hood colours.

All models are fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift and JaguarDrive selector.

The XK won the Top Gear magazine "GT of the Year" and "Car of the Year" awards in 2006.It was also awarded the Engineering and Technology Award at the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards in London.

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