Jaguar XK8 and XKR (1996-2006): Books - History

Jaguar XK8 & XKR (1996-2005) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Jaguar XK8 and XKR models from the period 1996-2005. Describes the Jaguar XK8 and XKR (4.0 and 4.2), SVO, Silverstone R and 100, Coupé and Convertible.

• The period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Jaguar XK8 - The Complete Story

Code-named X100, the Jaguar XK8 was designed to be the brand's latest sports car, available in both coupe and convertible forms. It featured an all-new V8 engine and was intended to replace the XJS. Ultimately, it became the first Jaguar production car with the most powerful forced-induction engine. The XK8 was a refined grand tourer, continuing the Jaguar tradition.

Written by Graham Robson, a former Jaguar apprentice and renowned motoring historian, this book details the story of the XK8, from its initial concept to its production end. Robson, who has authored several other Jaguar books, provides an insightful look at one of the most beautiful sports cars of the 20th century and the factory where it was made.

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Jaguar XJ-S - XK8 - XKR (1975-2003) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Jaguar XJ-S, XK8 and XKR models from the years 1975-2003.

• The articles, published at the time in the American car magazine Road & Track, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also technical data, driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, etc.

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Jaguar XK & XKR (1996-2005) - Essential Buyer's Guide

Looking for a good Jaguar XK or XKR? This Essential Buyer's Guide, written by a brand expert, offers practical advice for buying an XK or XKR. All models are covered, from the early 4.0-litre models with the infamous Nikasil engines to the final, highly sophisticated 4.2-litre S, with mention of special editions available in selected markets.

Model years: 1996-2005.

This Essential Buyer's Guide for the Jaguar XK and XKR helps you find the right car at the right price and answers the following questions:
- Walk away or keep it? First evaluation of an XK or XKR.
- What is the right price? Valuation with a unique scoring system.
- How to check authenticity?
- Which models are most suitable?
- What are known issues?
- What are the restoration options and impacts?
- What are the maintenance costs?

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You & Your Jaguar XK / XKR: Buying, Enjoying, Maintaining, Modifying (New Edition)

The Jaguar XK was introduced in 1996 to wide praise as the successor to the XJS. Produced from 1996 to 2014, the XK range appeared in two main forms: the original steel-bodied XK and, from 2005, the aluminium-bodied New XK. These models played a key role in restoring Jaguar's reputation for sports cars and recalled the impact of earlier icons such as the E-type.

The first edition of this book covered only the X100 series built between 1996 and 2005. This paperback edition updates the story to include the X150 aluminium-bodied models produced from 2006 until the end of production in 2014.
Greatly expanded, the book contains detailed information and more than 130 additional full-colour photographs. It is an essential reference for XK owners, future buyers, and enthusiasts, and serves as a practical and reliable guide to Jaguar's modern XK models.

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