Description
In 1948, Jaguar created what would become one of the most famous automotive names in the world, as the all-new and highly advanced XK engine debuted in the reversed XK120 sports car. Now, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of that iconic car, Jaguar is launching a very special series of the current XK for the UK market - the uniquely equipped and aptly named XK60, a car that pays homage to the legendary performance of its predecessors.
Much has changed in those 60 years, but the Jaguafr ethos of beautiful, fast cars remains as true today as it did in 1948. The current XK range was the first of the modern breed of Jaguars to introduce the marque's new design language as well as the technologically acclaimed advanced lightweight architecture.
Like every Jaguar to carry the XK badge, the XK60 is all about performance with style - plus a large helping of individuality. And as the XKR Portfolio and XKR-S Special Editions, brought something extra to the supercharged XK models, XK60 offers its own spin on the naturally aspirated 4. 2-litre V8 XK, in both coupé and convertible forms.
XK60s will be built from July 2008. The car offers a host of additional extras beyond the XK's already impressive specification. For following another Jaguar tradition, every XK60 will be a hugely desirable car with an impressively accessible price tag.
The XK60 customer will benefit from dramatic 20-inch Senta alloy wheels, a sporty alloy gear knob and selector-gate surround, plus distinctive body enhancements; a new front spoiler and rear valance panel, chrome-finished side vents and bright upper and lower front grille meshes, special tailpipe finishers and appliqués on both sides of the car.
Sixty years on, the 2008 XK sits as far above the crowd as its namesake did in 1948. It has the same sporting DNA, the same stunning eye for proportion and detail, and the same dynamic focus for the driver who loves driving. And where the original XK120 introduced an engine whose sophistication rewrote the production car rule book in its day, the XK60 bristles with technical sophistication of its own.
Jaguar's advanced all-aluminium construction makes the XK60 the lightest yet strongest car in its class; CATS Computer Active Technology Suspension underpins its perfect balance of control and agility with comfort and refinement; its six-speed automatic transmission is recognised as one of the world's best; and like the ground-breaking XK120, the XK60 is powered by an acclaimed engine - in this case the 298PS 4. 2-litre AJ-V8.
From launch, this all-alloy, four-camshaft, 32-valve gem had the best specific power and torque of any engine in its class, the lightest weight, the lightest valve gear (even with its variable inlet valve timing) and the stiffest structure. In other words, it was another outstanding engine at the heart of another outstanding XK.
So the 60th anniversary of the XK name is a milestone well worth celebrating, and the XK60 is a unique car to show that modern Jaguar still has the power to surprise.
This stunning example arrives with black leather seats, XK60 full body kit, 20" alloys, Bluetooth, cornering lamps, front parking aid, auto-dimming interior mirror, heated front windscreen, power 16-way front seat adjustment, Bower & Wilkins premium sound system, supersport suspension, Alston canvas headliner, leather-edged floor mats, charcoal facia, charcoal Jaguar seatbelts, multi-slot CD player, Europe navigation disk, push-button start, analogue audio broadcast, chrome surround, cruise control, leather/ aluminium gearshift knob, Jaguar flint grey carpets, ivory stitching, reverse parking aid, spare wheel and wheel arch spats.
Every Aspect Of The XKR Is Ergonomically Designed To Enhance The Driving Experience, Whether Crossing Town Or For That Special Trip Into Europe. From Factory Build This Vehicle Was Opted With The Black Leather Seating Beautifully Complemented With Black Twin Needle Stitch Detail, The Black Leather Dash That Wraps Around This Elegant Interior, The Warm Charcoal Leather Trimmed Door Cards, The Flint Grey Carpets, The Alston Canvas Roof Lining, The Three Spoke Black Leather Bound Multi Functional Steering Wheel With Paddle Shift, The Black Leather Trimmed Centre Tunnel And Decorated With A Mixture Of Ivory Stitching With Charcoal Facia, That Finalise This Luxurious Cabin Space. The Car Also Has An Excellent Array Of World Class Leading Jaguar Technology, Meaning That Every Trip Is Perfectly Controlled And Highly Enjoyable, Time And Time Again...
The All Aluminium Sculptured Body Is Presented In The Radiance Red Metallic, Which Perfectly Demonstrates The Aggressive XK Lines, The Sumptuous Jaguar Curves And Looks Sensational With The Factory XK60 Exterior Body Kit. Further Exterior Detailing Is Presented With 20" Alloy Wheels Which All Sit On Branded Tyres, The Twinned Squared Chromed Exhaust Tips, The Front Wing Chromed Side Blades Embossed With Jaguar, The Bright Silver Mesh Front Grille Decorated With The Black Jaguar Motif, The Colour Coded Mirror Caps, The Colour Coded Boot Lip Spoiler, The Silver Brake Calipers And Presented With The Chromed XK Rear Badge, That Finishes This Cracking Vehicle Stance. The Car Looks Staggeringly Beautiful From Every Given Angle And Would Be Perfect For That Drive Into The City Or For That Planned Weekend Away.
