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Summary
The all-new 2007 Jaguar XK is an absolutely gorgeous sports car for today that will appeal broadly to successful men and women looking for the latest in sleek affordability. It has a couple of styling and design items we'd change instantly if we bought one, like the badges on the front fenders, but otherwise, we are simply smitten by this beautiful new Jag and the way it drives down the road, changing direction like the big cat it's named for, but coddling the couple of adventurers inside like an English nanny.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this story from Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Jaguar XK 4.2 Coupe ($75,500); Convertible ($81,500) |
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Engines:
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4.2-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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electronic stability control, ABS, EBD; frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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none |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Coventry, England |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Jaguar XK 4.2 convertible |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, DVD navigation, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, console, cruise control, message center, trip computer, fog lamps |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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none |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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81500 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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300 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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310 @ 4100 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/25 |
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Wheelbase:
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108.3 |
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Length/width/height:
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188.6/81.5/52.3 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.4/62.9 |
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Turning circle:
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33.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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2+2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.3/56.5/45.1 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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Cargo volume:
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10.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent, coil springs, electronic variable shock absorbers |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, coil springs, electronic variable shock absorbers |
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Ground clearance:
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4.7 |
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Curb weight:
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3671 |
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Tires:
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P245/45ZR-18 front, P275/40-ZR-18 rear |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, EBD, traction control, yaw control |
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Fuel capacity:
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18.8 |
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| 2007 Jaguar XK consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |  | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | It is an extremely well designed and assembled car, inside and out. Flawless fit, finish and materials. Really like the extra luxury option with leather covering just about everything. Upgraded stereo with satellite radio is great also. All switches and controls are high quality. | | posted by Thaddeus on Mar 20 2008 | | |
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| | XK is truly an amazing piece of machinery. Sexy exterior, gorgeous interior, fantastic sound system, rev-matching paddle shifters. Still think a screen that works better in bright sunlight and larger backseat would be great improvements. | | posted by Garrett on Mar 05 2008 | | |
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| | Perfect combination of wood and leather. Super handling and ride. Excellent stereo and super quiet ride with top up. Seats are better than prior years. More comfortable seats and heads up display would be huge improvement. | | posted by Liam Marc on Jan 10 2008 | | |
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