Jaguar XK8
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.
XKR-R
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.
