2007 Jaguar XK Convertible
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2007 Jaguar XK Convertible
All-new 2007 XK Convertible will go on sale in North America alongside the recently announced XK Coupe in spring 2006
IRVINE, Calif., September 14, 2005 - Following the World Premiere of the XK Coupe, Jaguar is proud to announce that it will be joined by the all-new XK convertible.
From the outset Jaguar knew it needed to create a convertible version of the XK and designed and developed it in parallel with the Coupe. The XK Convertible uses the same advanced aluminum body structure technology to achieve excellent body rigidity and torsional stiffness while minimizing weight: at just 3759lbs the new Convertible is one of the lightest cars in its competitive set.
A 300bhp (SAE), 4.2-liter V8 engine and Jaguar Sequential Shift steering-wheel-mounted gear change controls ensure rapid performance of 0-60mph in just 6.0 seconds (0-100kmh in 6.3 seconds) and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph (250kmh)*.
The luxurious triple-lined, fabric roof - which can be powered up or down in less than 18 seconds – when retracted it stows fully out of sight beneath an aluminum tonneau cover. A roll-over protection system comprising two 'hidden' aluminum hoops that deploy in the event of an incident is standard on all XK Convertibles.
"The all-new XK was designed from the outset to be a beautiful convertible. It is a statement of confident Jaguar design, elegant as well as powerful and with the performance and driving dynamics to match its looks", commented Jaguar Design Director, Ian Callum.
The XK Convertible will be available from spring 2006. Full details of the car and pricing will be announced later this year.
The XK Convertible is manufactured and assembled in a state-of-the-art production facility at Jaguar's Castle Bromwich plant in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom .
source : autoweek
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GOD DAMN!!!! If I had the money, I would certainly purchase that. That looks 20 times better than the coupe, and the coupe is damn attractive as well.
Hasnt the Jaguar convertibles always outsold the coupe?? I know the resent generation did, what about the earlier models??
Hasnt the Jaguar convertibles always outsold the coupe?? I know the resent generation did, what about the earlier models??
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I might like the coupe better as well. But the E type I had was a convertible and it was pretty magical. If they can get their reliability up (OK, quit laughing) and it has the extra room that the current owners requested, it might be a serious competitor. Anyone think that at the price point the convertible is going to sell at that it should have a folding hardtop?
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Originally Posted by jet864
It's looking good, just like coupe. Did anyone else see the license plate?
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It's sexier than the 645, particularly in convertible form. No back seats though, & I think the 6 will still be the better driver's car.
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
Hahaha, yeah
It's sexier than the 645, particularly in convertible form. No back seats though, & I think the 6 will still be the better driver's car.
It's sexier than the 645, particularly in convertible form. No back seats though, & I think the 6 will still be the better driver's car.
I don't want to start bimmer bashing but for whatever reason, run flats, running around that dumba$$ Nurburgring, etc., the bimmers are getting decidedly harsh to me. That wasn't too important a few years ago but it is getting more important to me now. This XK is a GT in the sense of genteleman's tourer and if it has a good ride/handling balance, that's worth doing. I hope they get the reliability up because god help me, my wife and I are seriously thinking about going from two GSs to an R class merc and this (coupe).
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i didn't know Jagua's NA base was in Irvine
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God DANG that thing is beautiful!!!!! I think Jaguar really knows how to design coupes better than anyone else. SEXY SEXY SEXY!!!!!
I thought the previous generation was nice...but this thing is gorgeous.
I thought the previous generation was nice...but this thing is gorgeous.