The new 2012 Jaguar XK features revised slimmer headlights with subtle LEDs. At the rear, "2012 XK" also features LED technology built in the taillights.
The interior boasts new trim finishes and leather sports seats. The sport version – XKR-S will be delivered in coupe form.
For the interior, Jaguar is offering new trim materials including ebony soft-feel paint for the switches, gloss black finish for the center console, phosphor blue halo illumination and ambient lighting.
For the Jaguar XK-R version, the chrome mesh grille has been replaced with black details.
The XK-R version has also received a "Black Pack" option that replaces the exterior chrome with a gloss black finish. This is then complemented by 20-inch gloss black alloy wheels and body colored aerodynamic enhancements.
Under the hood, the engine for the Jaguar XK remains unchanged: a 5.0 Liter V8 that delivers a total of 385 HP and 380 lb-ft of torque. Top speed is limited to 155 mph.
The new Jaguar XK will go on sale later this summer.
Customers interested in the new Jaguar XK should also check out the Aston Martin V8 Vantage or the Audi R8 sports coupe. The V8 Vantage is powered by a 4.7 Liter V8 engine that delivers a total of 420 HP. It can hit a top speed of 187 mph and sprint the Audi from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
The "2012 Jaguar XK" Series receives freshened styling, and a new high-performance model joins the lineup. Base XKs have 385 horsepower, and the supercharged XKR has 510. The XKR and XKR-S have specific interior and exterior trim and brakes. A performance suspension is standard on the XKR-S and optional on the XKR. All models have a navigation system, wireless cell-phone link, and keyless entry/engine start.
