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Jaguar XK8

Author : Graham Robson

Publisher : Crowood Press UK

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 19,47 MB

Release : 2009-08-01

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781847970749

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It was code-named X100 and it was to be Jaguar's latest sports cars, featuring both coupe and convertible coachwork. It was to have an all-new V8 engine and it was to replace the XJS. It would also ultimately have the most powerful forced-induction engine of any production Jaguar road card and it had a lot riding on its success. It was the XK8 - a sleek, purposeful grand tourer in the Jaguar tradition. Graham Robson, one-time Jaguar apprentice and a motoring historian with several other Jaguar books to his credit, tells the story of one of the twentieth century's most beautiful sports car, from its conception to the end of the line for both it and the factory it was built in.



You and Your Jaguar XK/XKR

Author : Nigel Thorley

Publisher : Veloce Publishing

Page : 232 pages

File Size : 41,65 MB

Release : 2021-09-14

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781787117747

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The Jaguar XK was launched to great acclaim in 1996 as the successor to the XJS. Jaguar's XK sports models were produced from 1996 to 2014 in two distinct forms: the original steel-bodied XK, and, in 2005, the advanced technology aluminium-bodied New XK. Highly significant for Jaguar, these cars reintroduced the world to Jaguar sports car motoring and, in doing so, echoed the success of previous icons, such as the E-type. The original edition of this book covered just the X-100 (original series) XKs from 1996 through to 2005. This edition, now in paperback, brings the story up to date with the X-150 alloy-bodied cars, from 2006 through to the end of production in 2014. A significantly enlarged work, packed with information and over 130 additional full-colour pictures, this fascinating book is essential reading for all XK owners, prospective owners and enthusiasts - the perfect XK 'handbook.'



Jaguar XK8 and XKR

Author : John Blunsden

Publisher : Motor Racing Publications

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 50,13 MB

Release : 2001-03-22

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781899870530

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Powered by a silky smooth 4-litre V8 engine, the XK8 and XKR have set new standards in performance, refinement and comfort. This colorful guide examines XK heritage through to the famous E-type and then traces Jaguar's return, after a foray into the GT market with the XJS, to the design and development of the cars which have been the company's flagships for the past four years. A special chapter is devoted to two exciting two-seater prototypes: the XK180 and the F-type Concept. Features production and sales history, technical specs, performance assessments, optional equipment, model ID features, design, and development.



Jaguar XK8

Author : Philip Porter

Publisher : Bay View Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 47,77 MB

Release : 1998

Category : Jaguar XK automobiles

ISBN : 9781901432190

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Written with the co-operation of the Jaguar factory, this book details the design, development, testing and production of the XK8, which was unveiled at the 1996 Geneva Motor Show.



Classic Jaguar XK

Author : Brian Laban

Publisher : The Crowood Press

Page : 414 pages

File Size : 48,63 MB

Release : 2016-08-31

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 1785001949

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There have been other generations of Jaguar XK since, but the definitive incarnation is the family of 6-cylinder sports cars that stretches from the late 1940s to the mid-1970s, from XK120 to the E-Type. On road, on track and on rally stage, they built the foundations of Jaguar's sporty image and giant-killing reputation, not to mention its commercial roots - especially in America. By any definition, the 6-cylinder XKs are at the heart of everything that Jaguar grew into. This is the complete story of the whole 6-cylinder XK generation, the circumstances, the people and the events that created it and made it a sports car legend - and guaranteed that forever after, in Jaguar's vocabulary, XK would always mean 'sports car'. This book will be of great interest to all motoring historians and Jaguar enthusiasts and is superbly illustrated with 270 colour archive photographs.





Jaguar

Author : Michael Bradley

Publisher : Marshall Cavendish

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 46,29 MB

Release : 2009-09

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780761445241

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Book Description

From horsepower to rare limited-edition models, Sports Illustrated for Kids writer Michael Bradley brings the world of cars to readers' fingertips. Anyone who is interested in cars will find this series fascinating and informative. Each highly illustrated title is chock-full of information about one cool car, including photos and text of the newest versions of that car, the history of that car, and the mechanical aspects of that car. Each title includes a spread with photos and statistics comparing the oldest and newest models. Full color photographs with informative captions enhance the text. the series also features a glossary, index, and further information section with Web sites.



You & Your Jaguar XK/XKR

Author : Nigel Thorley

Publisher : Veloce Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 37,43 MB

Release : 2019-02-26

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781787113923

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Book Description

New updated and enlarged edition! Jaguar’s XK sports models were produced from 1996 to 2014 in two distinct forms: the original, steel-bodied cars and the later advanced technology aluminium-bodied versions. Highly significant for Jaguar, these cars reintroduced the world to Jaguar sports car motoring and, in doing so, echoed the success of previous icons, such as the E-type. With no plans from Jaguar for a direct replacement, the XK and XKR are guaranteed to become much sought after models, which are already attracting keen interest from driving enthusiasts. You & Your Jaguar XK/XKR is the only current title covering the whole model range in precise detail, and is a vital read – both to those who currently own an XK, and anyone contemplating purchasing one. This is a book that will interest all Jaguar enthusiasts and those interested in the history of Jaguar and its cars – the perfect XK ‘handbook.’



Jaguar XK8 & XKR Performance Portfolio 1996-2005

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Publisher : Brooklands Books Limited

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 39,86 MB

Release : 2008-02-01

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781855207578

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Jaguar's E-type was so good that designing and developing a successor was always going to be difficult. The XK8, released in 1996, brought renewed credibility to Jaguar Cars. It looked like a Jaguar should - sleek, low with sensuous carves in all the right places. Three years later Jaguar announced the XKR, a supercharged and honed-and-tightened version of the XK8. Various special XKs were built during its long production life and it had a 'sister' car in the lovely Aston Martin DB7 that took features from both it and the XJ-S. The XK8 remained in production until 2005 when it was replaced by the next generation that borrowed heavily from it.



You and Your Jaguar XK8

Author : Nigel Thorley

Publisher : Haynes Publications

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 43,7 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781844252244

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The Jaguar XK8 was launched to great acclaim in 1996 as the successor to the XJS, and the model range has been built on ever since. With styling cues taken from the E-type and the XJ220 supercar, and powered by a new 4.0-litre V8 engine, the XK8 found instant success on both sides of the Atlantic. Nearly 10 years after its launch, the styling remains virtually unchanged, which says a lot for the original concept. This fascinating, all-color book is essential reading for all XK8 owners and enthusiasts.