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The Jaguar XK8 began production in 1996 (model year 1997) and was the first 8 cylinder vehicle produced by Jaguar, introducing the new Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. The XK8 is available in coupe or convertible forms and with either a supercharged 390 hp (287 kW) or naturally aspirated 290 hp (213 kW) engine. The supercharged variant is known as the XKR.

It shares a platform with the Aston Martin DB7. Both cars are derived from the Jaguar XJ-S, though the platform has been extensively changed.

Both the XK8 and XKR are limited to a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h) by a computer governor. The XK8 heralded a change in direction for the company, resulting in the S-Type and X-Type.

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Jaguar also produced a concept car called the XKR-R which was very similar the the production XKR, but with a more powerful engine and improved handling. The naming convention is similar to that of the S-Type R special edition. Unlike the S-Type R, it has not yet been approved for manufacturing, and is now unlikely to ever be produced.

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The XK-series is expected to be replaced in 20062006 is a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). It has been designated: The International Year of Deserts and Desertification Predicted events January 9 Planned launch date of New Horizons February 28 Mardi Gras February 9 Independence r.

XK8 Rear wheel drive vehicles


	Current: XJ6 / XJ8 / XJ12 / XJR\| S-Type \| X-Type \| XK8 / XKR
	Historic: XK120 \| XK140 \| XK150 \| C-Type \| D-Type \| XKSS \| Mark 2 \| S-Type \| Mark VII \| E-Type \| XJS \| XJ220 \| XJR15 \| Mark X
	Engines: XK6 \| V12 \| AJ6 \| AJ-V8 \| AJ-V6

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