New Car Review of the 2007 Jaguar XK8 Luxury Convertible Sports Car
Base MSRP Range: $80,835 - $91,835
Base Invoice Range: $73,560 - $83,570
MSRP As Tested: $94,000
Versions: XKS, XKR.
Vehicle Category: Luxury Convertible Sports Car
Engine Location: Front Engine
Drive Wheels: Rear-Wheel Drive.
Standard Engine: 4.2-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, 32-valves, Supercharged, V-8, 300 – horsepower at 6000 rpm and 310 lb-ft torque at 4100 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 18/27.
Transmission: Six-speed automatic.
Standard Safety Features: Dual front airbags, Front side airbags, Front-seat active head restraints, "> Anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, Automatic roll bars, Tire-pressure monitor, Daytime running lights, Brake assist, Antiskid system, Rear-obstacle-detection system, Emergency inside trunk release.
Competition: Acura NSX, Cadillac XLR, Dodge Viper, Ford GT, Lexus SC 430, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, Porsche 911.
Review to follow.
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Where Built: England
Major Options: Luxury Package, Aluminum Luxury Package, Aluminum Luxury Package, Wood Luxury Package, dvanced Technology Package, Premium Sound Package. Adaptive cruise control, Wood interior trim.
Seating: 4.
Number of Rows: 2.
Length in Inches: 188.6
Warranties: 4 years /50,000 miles Bumper to bumper, 6 years /unlimited miles Corrosion protection, 4 years /50,000 miles Free roadside assistance, 1 years /12,000 miles Free scheduled maintenance.
Weight in Pounds: 3759 lbs.
Cargo Capacity in Pounds: Not Available.
Gross Maximum Vehicle Weight in Pounds: Not Available.
Towing Capacity in Pounds: Not Available.
Gas Tank Capacity in Gallons: 18.7
Destination Charge: $665
