Convertible

X100 · 1996–2002RWD

First-phase XK8 convertible (1996-2002), the open grand tourer that replaced the XJS. It uses the 4.0-litre AJ-V8 producing around 290 hp, driving the rear wheels, with a power-folding soft top over the flowing two-plus-two body.

286 hpPower

6.9 s0-100 km/h

250 km/hTop Speed

1996-2002Year

Gallery

Convertible, every angle

Exterior

Jaguar press / studio

Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Displacement4.0 L

Cylinders8

FuelPetrol

TransmissionAutomatic

DrivetrainRWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power286 hp

Torque393 Nm

0-100 km/h6.9 s

Top speed250 km/h

Weight1695 kg

STORY

The XK8 was a grand tourer launched in 1996 to replace the long-running XJS, and it was the first Jaguar to use the new AJ-V8 engine. Offered as a coupé and convertible, it combined flowing styling with modern refinement, with the supercharged XKR added for extra performance. It remained in production until 2006.

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