Jaguar XK8 and XKR (Mrp Autoguide) [Paperback]

John Blunsden (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mrp Autoguide | Publication Date: March 22, 2001

Powered by a silky smooth 4-litre V8 engine, the XK8 and XKR have set new standards in performance, refinement and comfort. This colorful guide examines XK heritage through to the famous E-type and then traces Jaguar's return, after a foray into the GT market with the XJS, to the design and development of the cars which have been the company's flagships for the past four years. A special chapter is devoted to two exciting two-seater prototypes: the XK180 and the F-type Concept. Features production and sales history, technical specs, performance assessments, optional equipment, model ID features, design, and development.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Motor Racing Publications (March 22, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1899870539
• ISBN-13: 978-1899870530
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,209,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Buyer's Guide for the XK8/XKR Jaguar, March 15, 2003

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This review is from: Jaguar XK8 and XKR (Mrp Autoguide) (Paperback)

John Blunsden, in his introduction, suggests this book is useful for prospective buyers of the Jaguar XK8 or XKR. If this was his purpose, then he has succeeded in giving a solid background on the car, so much so that I recently purchased one of these cars for myself. However, the book was published in 2000 and is somewhat dated because the new 2003 Jaguar XK8 and XKR's have evolved mechanically. For example, the 2003 XK8 and XKR feature a 6 speed automatic transmission, while in 2000 only 5 speeds were available. Nonetheless, for Jaguar lovers, I would highly recommend this book. Additionally, there is a fascinating section on the Jaguar F-Type, a truly beautiful prototype that Jaguar has not put into production.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read for Enthusiasts and Prospective Owners, February 26, 2011

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Roderick Padilla - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Jaguar XK8 and XKR (Mrp Autoguide) (Paperback)

The book has a nice balance of historical performance Jaguars, the protypes that brought the XK8 model from the E-type and XJS cars, along with vignettes into the designers as they brought it all about, a good survey of the XK8 and XKR models, and some insights into the future. Interesting photographs and colorful cutaway illustrations abound. Also included were data tables, lists of changes and options, tables of performance data and Jaguar model comparisons. I had already bought an XKR, and I was eagerly soaking up information about these alluring cars.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars informative but dated, January 9, 2007

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Henryk Kramek "HK" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jaguar XK8 and XKR (Mrp Autoguide) (Paperback)

An informative book releying heavily on early Jaguar literature. It has an English slant to the text which adds some charm. If it hadn't been coupled with the Nigley Thorley XK8 book I wouldn't have bought it.