Jaguar XK8
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This review is from: Jaguar XK8 (Hardcover)
I bought a 2006 (made in 2005) XK8 amd found so little data on the car I was distressed. This book was a beam of light. It starts early and quickly offers up the history leading to the XK8. Then it slows down and gets very detailed about the development of the car. Buying, owning, and modifying the car are included. It includes production figures. I bought it for the maintenance schedule, as my car came only with the drivers manual. I am glad I bought this book.
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Probably the best XK8/XKR book...,
By J. Neil "Old Irish" (Eugene, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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for the development history of the cars and insight into Jaguar at a time when Ford had taken over and the struggle to keep Jaguar "Jaguar" was going on. I have most of the books on this subject and I have not seen a book with more in-depth coverage on the different design considerations, the process, etc., in bringing this car to market. It is chock full of great photos documenting every step of the way.
I found this book a great read not just because of the subject matter, but the depth of detail in what it took to bring a brilliant design and concept to the light of day in what best can be described as uncertain circumstances. The primary thrust of this book is up to the launch of the XK8. The second edition has information and details of the XKR launch, but little if any content past the 2000 MY. If you are looking for the way the XK8/XKR came about, this is the book and I highly recommend it.
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variable cam phasing, climate testing, handling circuit, engine management system, performance feel, crash testing, vehicle office, traction control, new sports car, front suspension Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bob Dover, Evaluation Prototype, Jim Padilla, North America, Browns Lane, Mike Dale, Nick Scheele, Paul Stokes, Mike Beasley, Trevor Crisp, David Hudson, Launch Team, Paul Walker, Roger Putnam, Base Mechanical Prototype, Colin Tivey, Engine Simulator, Ken Heap, Mechanical Prototypes, Russ Varney, British Government, Castle Bromwich, Chief Engineer, Clive Ennos, Malcolm Sayer New!
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