Verdict
B
BHP
400 bhp
0–60
5.2 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
20.0 mpg
Used
£3,000-£12,000
Strengths
- First modern Jag GT
- XK8 NA / XKR supercharged
- Coupe and Convertible
Weaknesses
- Nikasil bore wear (early 4.0)
- Timing chain tensioners
- Cabin shows age
Notable tech
- DEW98 platform
- 4.0 V8 NA / 4.0 V8 SC (XKR) / 4.2 V8 / 4.2 V8 SC
- 5AT then 6AT
- RWD
- Coupe and Convertible
- Edition 50, 55 special editions
Common issues
- Timing chain
- Nikasil bore wear
- Supercharger nose bearing
- Convertible top
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across X100's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
XK8 4.0
BHP290
Torque393 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT
XKR 4.0 SC
BHP370
Torque525 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT
XK8 4.2
BHP300
Torque414 Nm
0–606.3 s
Top155 mph
MPG23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
XKR 4.2 SC
BHP400
Torque553 Nm
0–605.2 s
Top155 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
XK8 4.0 Convertible
BHP290
Torque393 Nm
0–606.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT
XKR 4.2 SC Convertible
BHP400
Torque553 Nm
0–605.3 s
Top155 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT