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2015 Jaguar XK

  • 2015 model year will be the final production run for the Jaguar XK
  • The “XK Final Fifty” limited edition will comprise the last 50 XKR models produced exclusively for the U.S. market, with the run consisting of 25 coupes and 25 convertibles, all painted Ultimate Black and featuring special trim plus equipped with Performance Pack and Dynamic Pack
  • Reconfigured standard equipment and options for other XK models
  • Adaptive headlights, HD Radio and bright metallic pedals now standard on all models

The Jaguar XK Coupe and Convertible models have entered their final year for 2015, and Jaguar is commemorating the end of production with the XK Final Fifty limited edition. For the rest of the 2015 XK line, Jaguar has streamlined model choices, augmented standard equipment and reconfigured options to make personalizing a 2015 XK model easier.

The 2015 XK Final Fifty limited edition will be the last 50 XKR models produced for the U.S. market, including 25 Coupes and 25 Convertibles. The 2015 XK Final Fifty limited edition commemorates the evolution of Jaguar coupes and convertibles that emerged after the E-Type, starting with the XJS in the 1970s and then the XK8 in the 1990s. All have combined distinctive 2+2 style and luxury with high power and polished performance.

The rest of the 2015 Jaguar XK lineup includes the standard Coupe and Convertible with a 385hp 5-liter V8; the XKR versions with a 510 Supercharged 5-liter V8 and chassis upgrades, and the ultra-performance XKR-S models with a 550hp supercharged V8, upgraded chassis and exclusive aerodynamic elements.

For 2015, Jaguar added standard features that had been popular as options. All XK models now come standard with HD Radio, Active Front Lighting and bright metallic pedals. Active Front Lighting directs the headlight beam to focus in the direction of steering input1.

 

Final Fifty In Detail

In creating the XK Final Fifty limited edition, Jaguar took inspiration from the special final edition of its iconic E-Type sports car in 1974. Fifty E-Type roadsters were made, 49 in black over cinnamon trim and one in British Racing Green, each identified by a special plaque.

These limited edition models will be painted Ultimate Black, with the Convertible featuring a black top. Styling is enhanced by the louvered hood from the 2014 limited-production XKR-S GT model, a design highlight that was inspired by the classic E-Type. Inside, all standard XKR luxury is present, with each of these limited edition models identified by a special badge on the center console and an inscribed doorsill tread plate.

XK Final Fifty limited edition vehicles will also come equipped with performance upgrades such as the Dynamic Pack and Performance Pack with are typically optional on XKR models. The Dynamic Pack widens the car’s performance envelope. Special side sills, a rear diffuser and larger rear wing provide the improved aerodynamics needed for Jaguar to provide a 174 mph limited top track speed capability3, compared to the standard 155 mph limited top track speed3 for the standard XKR.

The car’s handling prowess is elevated by adopting chassis features and tuning from the XKR-S model, including a 10mm lower ride height, forged and fully machined front suspension components with dedicated spring and damper settings and an upgraded Adaptive Dynamics suspension system1. The Dynamic Pack also adds ‘Vortex’ 20-inch forged wheels.

The Performance Pack contributes Performance seats, Performance Active Exhaust and a Jet Suedecloth steering wheel. The Diamond Sew stitch pattern on the front seat backrests and head restraints and on the rear-seat backrests is rendered in Ivory white stich over Ivory white soft grain leather.

With exhaust valves that open at higher engine speeds, the Performance Active Exhaust system issues an especially powerful note. In addition, a special acoustic filter at the rear of the engine, tuned to “tenor C,” feeds some intake sound to the cabin under hard acceleration.

XK Design Imbues Modernity with Brand Heritage

Melding classic Jaguar design with lightweight yet highly rigid aluminum construction and near-bespoke finishes and luxury, the XK models exemplify the Jaguar tradition of offering outstanding performance, agility and value in the premium luxury category. The current-generation XK was the first Jaguar vehicle designed under the auspices of Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum, whose signature adorns the Final Fifty limited edition interior badge. The long-hood, short-deck theme echoes classic Jaguar sports cars while providing a luxurious 2+2 cockpit and usable luggage space.

The standard Xenon automatic headlights include a power wash function and dynamic leveling. Corner lights improve visibility while cornering. Distinctive LED signature running lights, integrated into the headlights, provide a bold and modern look when the XK is in motion.

The XK Convertible provides a generous 11.1 cubic-foot trunk (with top up), and the Coupe offers 11.7 cubic-feet of space, with the added convenience of rear liftback access.

The ultra-high-performance XKR-S gets a racetrack-ready appearance courtesy of a functional aero treatment. The front splitter, rear air diffuser and rear lip spoiler all are made from lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber. The broad, vertical side intakes ahead of the front wheels and twin nacelles at the leading edge of the hood combine with the aerodynamic spoilers to reduce lift by 26 percent and increase directional stability at high track speeds3.

Advanced Aluminum Structures and Engines

Advanced chassis technology, combined with the inherent weight and stiffness benefits of the aluminum structure, allows the Jaguar XK models to shine through corners while providing a very comfortable ride. The XK models are based on a lightweight body shell architecture constructed from a combination of pressed, cast and extruded aluminum alloy components. These are riveted and bonded together using aerospace industry techniques adapted for automotive use by Jaguar, and the materials and processes produce a light body shell with very high structural integrity. The structure’s strength, rigidity and lightness provide the foundation for the XK models’ exciting performance and its occupant safety systems.

5-liter V8 in Three Forms

The naturally aspirated version of the AJ-V8 Gen III 5-liter in the XK produces 385hp and 380 lb.-ft. of torque. An XK Coupe can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and has an electronically limited maximum track speed of 155 mph3.

The all-aluminum four-cam Jaguar V8 engines combine high power with high efficiency, thanks to such technologies as spray-guided direct fuel injection and dual independent variable cam timing. The naturally aspirated version also employs a variable intake manifold to help optimize torque across the engine speed range.

All Jaguar XK and XKR models employ an electronically controlled, fully adaptive six-speed automatic transmission with the unique cast alloy JaguarDrive Selector™ as well as the Jaguar Sequential Shift™ function operated by steering-wheel paddles. The transmission is designed to be maintenance-free with “filled-for-life” fluid.

The XKR supercharged version of the AJ-V8 Gen III 5-liter V8 engine produces 510hp and 461 lb.-ft. of torque, the latter sustained from just 2,500 rpm through 5,500 rpm. A twin vortex system (TVS) supercharger and twin water-cooled intercoolers are efficiently packaged in the engine’s V. The XKR can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds3 and, with its standard Dynamic Pack, can achieve a top track speed of 174 mph3.

The XKR-S offers the ultimate in XK engine performance, with its specially tuned supercharged V8 producing 550hp from 6,000-6,500 rpm, and 502 lb.-ft. of peak torque available from 2,500-5,500 rpm. The XKR-S Coupe can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds and is electronically limited to a maximum track speed of 186 mph5. This ultimate-performance machine is EPA-rated at 22 mpg in highway driving and carries no Gas Guzzler Tax6.

Advanced Chassis Dynamics

The standard Adaptive Dynamics active suspension damping system in all XK models optimizes handling agility and ride comfort1. The system is designed to monitor body movement 100 times per second and wheel position 500 times per second and automatically increases the damping rate as the suspension approaches the limits of its travel. Adaptive Dynamics also controls wheel hop on uneven roads by rapidly varying the damping to move any wheel out of a natural bouncing frequency, benefiting ride comfort, handling and tire grip.

From the JaguarDrive Control™ interface, the driver can select different modes for Adaptive Dynamics. In Dynamic Mode, Adaptive Dynamics increases body control for a sportier feel and also provides more responsive accelerator pedal reaction and quicker gearshift responses. The Dynamic Stability Control system offers four driver-selectable modes: Normal, Winter, Trac DSC and DSC OFF. Winter Mode yields a more damped accelerator pedal response to provide progressive control in slippery conditions, with different shift settings that delay and soften gearshifts, also for better control on low grip surfaces1.

In the XKR, XK Final Fifty limited edition and XKR-S models, Adaptive Dynamics operates in tandem with Active Differential Control (ADC) to optimize available traction at each rear wheel, improving acceleration on low-grip surfaces while enhancing cornering ability. The clutch-type electronic differential is operated by an internal electric motor and ball-and-ramp mechanism and transmits torque to the wheel with the most traction. This proactive system differs fundamentally from conventional traction control, which uses the brakes reactively to counteract slip. The ADC goes beyond the capability of mechanical limited slip differentials by actively vectoring torque to improve traction and cornering, especially during spirited driving and in inclement weather1.

The Jaguar XKR-S was developed at the Jaguar Test and Engineering Centre at the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany. That development work included designing the proprietary software for Jaguar’s Adaptive Dynamics to optimize body control, traction and grip. Compared to the XKR, the XKR-S chassis tuning features 28 percent higher spring rates and 10mm lower ride height.

The Dynamic Pack option for the XKR Coupe and XKR Convertible (standard with Final Fifty) delivers a comprehensive performance upgrade. Special side sills, rear diffuser, lower front splitter and larger rear wing provide the added stability needed for Jaguar to unlock a 174 mph top track speed capability3. The Dynamic Pack further bolsters the performance credentials of the XKR by including the XKR-S Adaptive Dynamics1 and suspension tuning. The package’s ‘Vortex’ 20-inch forged wheels show off the package’s red brake calipers.

Jaguar Luxury

As in Jaguar XF and XJ models, the XK models greet the driver with a “handshake” sequence. Enter the XK using the standard keyless entry and keyless start system, then press the pulsing start button, and the cast alloy JaguarDrive Selector™ rises from the console. When the engine is stopped, the JaguarDrive Selector™ lowers automatically.

Standard equipment includes a dual zone automatic climate control system, auto dimming electro-chromatic power-folding exterior mirrors and front and rear Park Assist with touch-screen visual indicators and rear backup camera1.

Heated and cooled front seats with 16-way power adjustment and memory are standard equipment on XK and XKR models; XKR-S models have standard heated front seats. The XKR models have a unique R-style seat design, and XKR-S models feature a Performance seat with additional bolstering. The XKR instruments emphasize the car’s performance character with red pointers, while all models feature white instrument gauge illumination.

The Convertible’s triple-lined fabric top can be powered up or down in less than 18 seconds at speeds up to 20 mph. When lowered, the top stores in the bodywork behind the rear seats under a smooth cover. The raised top provides a level of fit that minimizes wind noise and road noise even at high speeds, and its luxurious interior finish is nearly indistinguishable from that of a closed coupe.

Using the 7-inch touch-screen, the driver or front passenger can access functions for the climate control, navigation system, Bluetooth mobile connectivity and for Jaguar’s Portable Audio Interface, which are all standard2. The Portable Audio Interface provides iPod connectivity and enables connection of other music storage devices through a USB port to the audio system, with full touch-screen control2.

The standard Bowers & Wilkins audio system features 525W maximum output, Dolby ProLogic II Surround Sound, Kevlar midrange speakers and aluminum tweeters. SiriusXM Satellite Radio and HD Radio receivers are standard.

Settle into seating that’s just right for you. Choose from two styles, each with detailed finishing, and offering a range of color options.

Heated and cooled Luxury Sport seats are upholstered in soft grain leather with 16-way power adjustment and three-position memory. Standard on the XK and XKR.

Performance seats offer the ultimate combination of comfort and lateral support, with integrated head restraints and strongly sculpted and power-adjustable side bolsters for exceptional stability in hard cornering. Soft grain leather, 16-way power adjustment, plus seat heaters and memory ensure uncompromised luxury. Standard on the XKR-S. Optional on the XKR.

XK PACKAGES

  • XKR DYNAMIC PACK
    The Dynamic Pack elevates the handling prowess of the XKR. Features include: 20 inch Vortex-style forged alloy wheels, 10 mm reduction in ride height, forged and fully machined front knuckles with unique spring and damper settings, upgraded Adaptive Dynamics suspension system, and maximum speed increase from 155 mph to 174 mph.3 In addition, body-color side-sill extensions and a rear diffuser contribute to improved aerodynamics. Can be combined with the Performance and Black packs. Available in a limited range of exterior colors.

    • Available on: XKR Coupe and Convertible only ($5,500)
  • XKR BLACK PACK
    Sporty and sinister, the Black Pack features: 20 inch Takoba Gloss Black alloy wheels and black brake calipers, plus Gloss Black finish on the upper and lower mesh grilles, side intakes, side power vents, trunk-lid finisher and window surrounds (Coupe only). Can be combined with the Performance and Dynamic packs. Available in a limited range of exterior colors.

    • Available on: XKR Coupe and Convertible only ($2,400)
  • XKR DYNAMIC + BLACK PACK
    This option package combines the Dynamic Pack features with the Black Pack, for an aggressive look and sporty handling. Features include: 20 inch Vortex lightweight forged alloy wheels, a 10 mm reduction in ride height, forged and fully machined front knuckles with unique spring and damper settings, upgraded Adaptive Dynamics, and maximum speed increase from 155 mph to 174 mph.3 Body-color side-sill extensions and a rear diffuser contribute to improved aerodynamics. A Gloss Black finish to the upper and lower mesh grilles, side intakes, side power vents, trunk-lid finisher and window surrounds (Coupe only) complete the aggressive look. Can be combined with the Performance Pack. Available in a limited range of exterior colors.

    • Available on: XKR Coupe and Convertible only ($6,800)
  • XKR-S BRIGHT PACK
    This exterior styling pack consists of 20 inch Vulcan forged alloy wheels in a polished finish, and chrome exterior trim on the window surrounds, power vents and front grille surrounds.

    • Available on: XKR-S Coupe and Convertible only ($4,000)
  • XKR PERFORMANCE PACK
    This package brings together some of the most popular performance equipment at an excellent value compared to standalone options. Included are: Performance seats in Diamond Sew stitch pattern, Performance Active Exhaust and Jet Suedecloth steering wheel. The Diamond Sew stitch pattern is featured on the front seat backrests and head restraints, and the on the rear-seat backrests, and is available in Charcoal with Red contrast stitch, Charcoal with Ivory contrast stitch or Ivory with Ivory stitch. The Performance Pack can also be combined with the Black Pack and the Dynamic Pack.

    • Performance Pack available on: XKR Coupe and Convertible ($3,400)
    • Performance Pack + Black Pack available on: XKR Coupe and Convertible ($4,900)
    • Performance Pack + Dynamic Pack available on: XKR Coupe and Convertible ($7,500)
    • Performance Pack + Black Pack + Dynamic Pack available on: XKR Coupe and Convertible ($9,500)
  • CARBON FIBER EXTERIOR PACK
    The racing-inspired appeal of high-grade carbon fiber adds an even more aggressive look to the XKR-S. This package includes carbon fiber trim on the lower trunk-lid finisher, side power vents, door mirror caps, and hood louvers with “Supercharged” script.

    • Available on: XKR-S Coupe and Convertible ($1,600)

Jaguar Safety

All XK models are equipped with front, front side and thorax airbags4. Additionally, Jaguar’s front head restraint system helps protect against whiplash in the event of a rear impact. The XK Convertible’s hidden rollover protection system deploys instantly if sensors identify a risk, helping provide protection for the occupants1.

 

 

  1. These features are not a substitute for driving safely with due care and attention and will not function under all circumstances, speeds, weather and road conditions, etc.  Driver should not assume that these features will correct errors of judgment in driving.  Please consult the owner’s manual or your local authorized Jaguar Retailer for more details.
  2. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Do not operate, adjust or view the navigation or multimedia systems under conditions that will affect your safety or the safety of others. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so.
  3. Always obey local speed limits.
  4. Please remember that the safety belts in a vehicle constitute the primary protection system for driver and passengers in collisions. Airbags are not designed to deploy in all collisions. The airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is a supplement to the safety belts and is designed to work as a system with the safety belts. Although airbags provide additional protection, airbags without safety belts do not provide optimal protection in a crash. Always wear your safety belts. Children younger than 13 years old should always be properly restrained in a back seat, away from airbags. Never place an infant seat in the front seat.
  5. Price shown is MSRP. Excludes $925 destination and delivery. Excludes, tax, title, license, retailer fees and optional equipment. Retailer price, terms and vehicles availability may vary. See your local authorized Jaguar Retailer for details.
  6. All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.
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