Spy Shots: 2009 Jaguar XK coupe and cabrio facelift
Jun 11, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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Spy Shots: 2009 Jaguar XK coupe and cabrio facelift Prototypes for Jaguar’s facelifted XK have been spotted testing in the UK and Germany ahead of the updated model’s debut at the Paris Motor Show in November. The new model will go on sale early next year as a 2009 model and will feature several styling and mechanical updates to distinguish it from the current car.
Visual changes include a new front bumper with revised air intakes positioned below the headlights, plus a redesigned rear bumper and LED taillights. The changes will appear across the lineup and will also feature on the performance XKR range and likely also the extreme XKR-R due next year. The final change is the new shark-fin antenna on the coupe’s deck lid. Previous versions featured a power-retractable antenna or rear-spoiler integrated unit.
While the engine lineup will remain relatively unchanged, the new XK range is likely to benefit from a stiffer suspension set-up and recalibrated steering. The interior, meanwhile, will be fitted with Jaguar’s new drive-select transmission interface lifted from XF Saloon.
Visual changes include a new front bumper with revised air intakes positioned below the headlights, plus a redesigned rear bumper and LED taillights. The changes will appear across the lineup and will also feature on the performance XKR range and likely also the extreme XKR-R due next year. The final change is the new shark-fin antenna on the coupe’s deck lid. Previous versions featured a power-retractable antenna or rear-spoiler integrated unit.
While the engine lineup will remain relatively unchanged, the new XK range is likely to benefit from a stiffer suspension set-up and recalibrated steering. The interior, meanwhile, will be fitted with Jaguar’s new drive-select transmission interface lifted from XF Saloon.
Jun 12, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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I don't see any changes from those pictures. There are no scheduled changes I have heard of except that a higher horsepower XKRS or XKRR will come out later next year. Horsepower rumored to be in the mid 500 range.
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