Jaguar XK

Years1996–2015
Generations10
Total variants29
Body stylesConvertible · Coupe
PlatformJaguar XJS (modified · X100) · Jaguar XJ · Jaguar XJS
DesignerGeoff Lawson · Ian Callum · Fergus Pollock under Geoff Lawson
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Coventry · United Kingdom: Birmingham · United Kingdom: Castle Bromwich, Birmingham
PredecessorXJS
SuccessorF-type
Also known asXKR/XK8

The Jaguar XK is a convertible and coupe model, produced 1996–2015, spanning 10 generations with 29 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the XK Convertible (2011-2015), XK Coupé (2011-2015), XK (2009-2011) and XK Convertible (2009-2011). Body styles across the XK lineage span convertible and coupe, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The XK Convertible (2011-2015) generation is the most extensively documented, with 4 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 10

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Jaguar XK have?

The Jaguar XK has 10 generations with 29 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Jaguar XK produced?

The Jaguar XK has been produced 1996–2015. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Jaguar XK?

The Jaguar XK is available as Convertible, Coupe. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

93,212Estimated total · €18,642 per year
  • Depreciation64,710
  • Fuel / energy16,472
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax5,280

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 1

Jaguar XK: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • XKR/XK8
Across · Coupe

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
XK (1996-2002)1996–2002335 hp6.1 s2€97k–€111k★ 1.8
XK (2002-2006)2002–2006350 hp5.9 s2€100k–€116k★ 1.7
XK (2006-2009)2006–2009326 hp6.3 s3€113k–€145k★ 2.5
XK (2009-2011)2009–2011448 hp5.2 s4€128k–€184k★ 2.6
XK Coupé (2011-2015)2011–2015458 hp5.1 s4€144k–€193k★ 2.9