Jaguar XK: generations and engines

The Jaguar XK was built from 1996 to 2014 in 8 generations, with 22 engine versions in our catalog (convertible, coupe). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1996–2014

Generations8

Engine versions22

Power284–550 hp

Body stylesConvertible, Coupe

FuelGasoline

Timeline

Jaguar XK generations

1996–2005
Jaguar XK Convertible (X100)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 284–395 hp
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1996–2005
Jaguar XK Coupe (X100)
- Coupe
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 284–395 hp
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2006–2009
Jaguar XK Convertible (X150)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 298–416 hp
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2006–2009
Jaguar XK Coupe (X150)
- Coupe
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 298–416 hp
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2009–2011
Jaguar XK Convertible (X150, facelift 2009)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 385–510 hp
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2009–2011
Jaguar XK Coupe (X150, facelift 2009)
- Coupe
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 385–510 hp
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2011–2014
Jaguar XK Convertible (X150, facelift 2011)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 385–550 hp
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2011–2014
Jaguar XK Coupe (X150, facelift 2011)
- Coupe
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 385–550 hp
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Specs

Jaguar XK engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Jaguar XK Convertible (X100)1996–2005 · 4 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
XK8 4.0 V8 (284 hp) Automatic	1996–2002	Gasoline	284 hp (209 kW)	277 lb-ft (375 Nm)	6.7 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
XKR 4.0 V8 (363 hp) Automatic	1998–2002	Gasoline	363 hp (267 kW)	372 lb-ft (505 Nm)	5.6 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
XK8 4.2 V8 (298 hp) Automatic	2002–2005	Gasoline	298 hp (219 kW)	303 lb-ft (411 Nm)	6.6 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
XKR 4.2 V8 (395 hp) Automatic	2002–2005	Gasoline	395 hp (291 kW)	399 lb-ft (541 Nm)	5.6 s	155 mph (250 km/h)

Jaguar XK Coupe (X100)1996–2005 · 4 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
XK8 4.0 V8 (284 hp) Automatic	1996–2002	Gasoline	284 hp (209 kW)	277 lb-ft (375 Nm)	6.7 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
XKR 4.0 V8 (363 hp) Automatic	1998–2002	Gasoline	363 hp (267 kW)	372 lb-ft (505 Nm)	5.4 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
XK8 4.2 V8 (298 hp) Automatic	2002–2005	Gasoline	298 hp (219 kW)	303 lb-ft (411 Nm)	6.4 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
XKR 4.2 V8 (395 hp) Automatic	2002–2005	Gasoline	395 hp (291 kW)	399 lb-ft (541 Nm)	5.4 s	155 mph (250 km/h)

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150)2006–2009 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
4.2 V8 (298 hp) Automatic	2006–2009	Gasoline	298 hp (219 kW)	303 lb-ft (411 Nm)	6.3 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)
XKR 4.2 V8 (416 hp) Automatic	2006–2009	Gasoline	416 hp (306 kW)	413 lb-ft (560 Nm)	5.3 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)

Jaguar XK Coupe (X150)2006–2009 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
4.2 V8 (298 hp) Automatic	2006–2009	Gasoline	298 hp (219 kW)	303 lb-ft (411 Nm)	6.2 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)
XKR 4.2 V8 (416 hp) Automatic	2006–2009	Gasoline	416 hp (306 kW)	413 lb-ft (560 Nm)	5.2 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150, facelift 2009)2009–2011 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
5.0 V8 (385 hp) Automatic	2009–2011	Gasoline	385 hp (283 kW)	380 lb-ft (515 Nm)	5.6 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)
XKR 5.0 V8 (510 hp) Automatic	2009–2011	Gasoline	510 hp (375 kW)	461 lb-ft (625 Nm)	4.8 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)

Jaguar XK Coupe (X150, facelift 2009)2009–2011 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
5.0 V8 (385 hp) Automatic	2009–2011	Gasoline	385 hp (283 kW)	380 lb-ft (515 Nm)	5.5 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)
XKR 5.0 V8 (510 hp) Automatic	2009–2011	Gasoline	510 hp (375 kW)	461 lb-ft (625 Nm)	4.8 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150, facelift 2011)2011–2014 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
5.0 V8 (385 hp) Automatic	2011–2014	Gasoline	385 hp (283 kW)	380 lb-ft (515 Nm)	5.6 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)
XKR 5.0 V8 (510 hp) Automatic	2011–2014	Gasoline	510 hp (375 kW)	461 lb-ft (625 Nm)	4.8 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)
XKR-S 5.0 V8 (550 hp) Automatic	2011–2014	Gasoline	550 hp (405 kW)	502 lb-ft (680 Nm)	4.4 s	186 mph (300 km/h, Electronically limited)

Jaguar XK Coupe (X150, facelift 2011)2011–2014 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
5.0 V8 (385 hp) Automatic	2011–2014	Gasoline	385 hp (283 kW)	380 lb-ft (515 Nm)	5.5 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)
XKR 5.0 V8 (510 hp) Automatic	2011–2014	Gasoline	510 hp (375 kW)	461 lb-ft (625 Nm)	4.8 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)
XKR-S 5.0 V8 (550 hp) Automatic	2011–2014	Gasoline	550 hp (405 kW)	502 lb-ft (680 Nm)	4.4 s	186 mph (300 km/h, Electronically limited)

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