next Jaguar XK8
Jaguar's Advanced Lightweight Coupe concept car is a good indication of the direction the next Jaguar XK8 will be taking. In particular, the extensive use of aluminum in place of steel will make the next XK8 a much lighter and more nimble sports car. Unfortunately, it'll also make it less affordable since aluminum is more costly than steel.
No engine information has been released. But Jaguar speculates that the Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Coupe should run 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds and be capable of 180 mph speeds. That's very believeable, as the current XKR runs 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds.
The current Jaguar XK has 2 engine options. A naturally aspirated 4.2L V8 (XK8) and a supercharged 4.2L V8 (XKR), producing 300 bhp and 400 bhp, respectively. So we hope that the next Jaguar XK8 (or XKR) will produce in excess of 400 bhp. With its lighter structure, it should be a much quicker and better handling car than the current model.
See the following references for more information:
Jaguar's website
NY Times article
Serious Wheels' article
Published on February 23, 2005
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