Top Gear - 2006 Jaguar XK8 REVIEW Part 2 By Jeremy Clarkson

The all-new XK continues the Jaguar tradition of beautiful, powerful, ground-breaking sports cars, but behind its stunning looks, it bristles with practical, intuitive, modern technology, clearly focussed on enhancing the driving experience. It delivers significant improvements in performance, dynamics, safety, exterior and interior design and equipment, and product quality. When it is launched in early 2006, this first of the next generation of Jaguars will become the sporting flagship of the Jaguar brand.
By starting with a blank canvas, Jaguar was able to make use of the latest aerospace technologies alongside more traditional Jaguar skills to create a luxurious, powerful, highly advanced sports car. A major key to the all-new XK's character is Jaguar's industry-leading aluminium monocoque body structure, introduced with the latest XJ saloons.
With this unique high-tech construction method, the all-new XK's bodyshell is 31 percent stiffer than the previous XK's and significantly offers a 10 percent improvement in power to weight ratio. The all-new XK is up to 90 percent stiffer and 180kg lighter than key rivals, with a kerb weight of just 1595kg.
ALL-NEW JAGUAR XK AT A GLANCE
+ All-new Jaguar XK 2+2 sports car
+ First of a new generation of beautiful, fast Jaguars
+ The most technically and technologically advanced Jaguar ever
+ Succeeds the Jaguar XK range introduced in 1996
+ All-aluminium construction forms a lightweight, incredibly stiff, strong car
+ All-new XK lighter than its predecessor and key rivals, at 1595kg kerb weight
+ Delivers a balance of superb performance, driving dynamics and Jaguar sophistication
+ Intuitive controls and driver-focussed technologies - such as keyless entry, push button start and active lighting - enhance driver enjoyment
+ Spacious, elegant sports car cabin exemplifies Jaguar craftsmanship, luxury and quality
+ Launched with latest generation naturally aspirated 4.2-litre Jaguar AJ-V8 engine, developing 300bhp (224kW) SAE / 298PS (219kW) EEC
+ New Jaguar Sequential Shift 6-speed automatic transmission system incorporates steering wheel-mounted paddles for manual gear changes
+ Reaches 60mph from standstill in 5.9 seconds and completes quarter mile sprint in 14.4 seconds - less than half a second off the pace of the previous 400bhp supercharged model*
+ Top speed of 155mph (electronically limited)

[@callumhardy5098]

When Jag was owned by Ford I believe they made the best cars in the world.

[@sukhdevr3489]

That sound is amazing.

[@JJ-bo4ir]

Definitely a jag all day every day.

[@GraemeJagRoadTrips]

Bought one of these cars in 2020! What a car!!!

[@sukhdevr3489]

Does it sound like it does in the video?

[@GraemeJagRoadTrips]

@@sukhdevr3489 when the Rev counter hits about 4000 or when it’s in sport mode it does! It’s a head turner!

[@S-u-p-a]

@@sukhdevr3489 yeah get one

[@hartmutkraus3473]

I was lucky to get a salsared coupe in 2014 (MY2007). It makes my smile, if i watch or drive it. I guess i will keep it even if petrol cars are not allowed anymore on the road, like some people think about for 2035+..... Have fun with yours stay happy.

[@mailang2367]

how did you do it can you share with me , thank you

[@chorinzen]

Typo atel is wrong . Meant Ariel

[@ld5024]

All of them decided for Aston cannot buy one, surely...

[@raissavirtucio6563]

「ビデオサウンドは、私の想像を超えて、かなり良いです」、

[@cobbler9113]

Anyone know the soundtrack at the beginning?

[@omcdm]

It must be “the end” man on fire movie soundtrack, due to shazam

[@daniellang1513]

The end man on fire theme by Lisa Gerrard and Harry Gregson Williams

[@achrafmc3222]

you need to clarify the content

[@grahamstone5054]

Thats an XK, not an XK8.

[@canary_in_a_coalmine]

An Aston is lovely…when it works. Nothing is more annoying than an unreliable car. I have had several Jags meanwhile and not once have they let down.

[@chorinzen]

Does a car atel really define its style?? Omg you have lost the plot.

[@jorgehernandez1490]

I'm sorry but the BMW is way better looking and a better car, these guys are so biased towards any British car

[@sexshit1107]

don't be silly.I work for BMW and technically better but damn ugly.

[@phucloinguyen7668]

how did you do it can you share with me , thank you

[@sukhdevr3489]

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