The Jaguar XK was launched to great acclaim in 1996 as the successor to the XJS. Jaguar's XK sports models were produced from 1996 to 2014 in two distinct forms: the original steel-bodied XK, and, in 2005, the advanced technology aluminium-bodied New XK. Highly significant for Jaguar, these cars reintroduced the world to Jaguar sports car motoring and, in doing so, echoed the success of previous icons, such as the E-type. The original edition of this book covered just the X-100 (original series) XKs from 1996 through to 2005. This edition, now in paperback, brings the story up to date with the X-150 alloy-bodied cars, from 2006 through to the end of production in 2014. A significantly enlarged work, packed with information and over 130 additional full-colour pictures, this fascinating book is essential reading for all XK owners, prospective owners and enthusiasts - the perfect XK 'handbook.'
About the AuthorNigel Thorley is a well-regarded motoring historian with a particular interest in the Jaguar marque. Brought up on the marque though Jaguar ownership in his family, Nigel got his first Jaguar at 17, and to date has owned 70 Jaguars, including 16 MkIIs. His knowledge and expertise of these cars is widely recognised, and he has written over twenty titles on the marque, has contributed to TV and radio programmes, and regularly provides talks and seminars on the cars and the company. A founder member and Director of the Jaguar Enthusiast's Club, Nigel is also Editor of the Club's prestigious Jaguar Enthusiasts magazine.
Book InformationISBN 9781787117747
Author Nigel ThorleyFormat Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint VelocePublisher David & Charles