Verdict
B
GT · UK · 1996-2014
Jaguar XK
Jaguar XK — spec data and generation history.
Years
1996-2014
Generations
2
Segment
GT
Jaguar's grand tourer — three post-1996 generations: X100 (1996-2006) — XK8 / XKR badge, 4.0 V8 / 4.2 V8 (XKR supercharged 400 bhp). Coupe and Convertible. X150 (2006-2014) — aluminium body, 4.2 V8 / 5.0 V8 / 5.0 SC V8 (XKR / XKR-S). Coupe and Convertible. Discontinued 2014 — replaced indirectly by the F-Type. The 'XK' name returns 2025 as a new EV grand tourer (separate slug when launched).
Generations
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1996-2006
X100
→
XKR 4.2 SC — 400 bhp, 0-62 in 5.2s.
Verdict
B
BHP
400
0–60
5.2 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
20.0 mpg
Used
£3,000-£12,000
- + First modern Jag GT
- + XK8 NA / XKR supercharged
- − Nikasil bore wear (early 4.0)
- − Timing chain tensioners
2006-2014
X150
→
XKR-S 5.0 SC — 542 bhp, 0-62 in 4.4s.
Verdict
A
BHP
542
0–60
4.4 s
Top
186 mph
MPG
20.0 mpg
Used
£10,000-£35,000
- + Aluminium body
- + AJ-V8 4.2 / 5.0 / 5.0 SC
- − Heavy fuel use
- − Convertible top mechanism
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
1996-2006 · X100
- Timing chain tensioner failure (4.0)
- Nikasil cylinder bore wear (early 4.0)
- XKR supercharger nose bearing
- Convertible top motor
2006-2014 · X150
- Timing chain (early 4.2)
- Supercharger snout bearings
- Convertible top mechanism
- XKR-S collectability
Rivals
Aston Martin DB9 · Mercedes SL · BMW 6 Series · Jaguar F-Type