JaguarThe Jaguar XK 1st Gen was offered from 1996 – 2005 as a grand-tourer-convertible / grand-tourer-coup. This generation spans 8 variants, with power ranging from 290 to 390 hp.
Performance Pick
Jaguar XK XKR Coupé
390 hp · 0-60 in 5.2s · 19 mpg
Practicality Pick
Jaguar XK XK8 Coupé
294 hp · 0-60 in 6.2s · 20.7 mpg
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Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed153 – 156 mph
0-60 mph5.2 – 6.8 s
Power290 – 390 hp
Economy19 – 21 mpg
Weight3,781 – 4,068 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Variants (8)
Grand Tourer ConvertibleGasolineJaguar1996–2002
XK
8 Cabrio
$17,000 – $25,000
290
hp
4
seats
19.9
mpg
Grand Tourer CoupGasolineJaguar1996–2002
XK
8 Coupé
$15,000 – $22,000
290
hp
4
seats
19.9
mpg
Grand Tourer ConvertibleGasolineJaguar1998–2002
XK
R Cabrio
$25,000 – $35,000
358
hp
4
seats
18.5
mpg
Grand Tourer CoupGasolineJaguar1998–2002
XK
R Coupé
$22,000 – $30,000
358
hp
4
seats
19.3
mpg
Grand Tourer CoupGasolineJaguar2002–2005
XK
R Coupé
$25,000 – $35,000
390
hp
4
seats
19
mpg
Grand Tourer CoupGasolineJaguar2002–2005
XK
8 Coupé
$17,000 – $25,000
294
hp
4
seats
20.7
mpg
Grand Tourer ConvertibleGasolineJaguar2002–2005
XK
R Cabrio
$27,000 – $38,000
390
hp
4
seats
18.8
mpg
Grand Tourer ConvertibleGasolineJaguar2002–2005
XK
8 Cabrio
$18,000 – $27,000
294
hp
4
seats
20.7
mpg