Spy Shot: Jaguar XK

[Overheat]

We've seen the Jaguar ALC (Advanced Lightweight Coupe) concept at this year's motor shows, and here we've caught the production version - the successor to the sleek XK coupe and convertible - out cold-weather testing. It is still heavily disguised, but there's no mistaking the ALC-like shape - which takes obvious cues from the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. This is the first time that we've glimpsed the convertible version, though, and it looks as if Jaguar is sticking with the classic canvas roof like that of the current XK drop-top.

Engines used in the new XK should be developments of the current 4.2-litre V8s, the flagship model getting a supercharged version. But with the news that the new Range Rover may be fitted with Aston Martin's V12, could a V12 Jag be on the cards too? One certainty is that the new car will be lighter and faster than the old XK, thanks to its aluminium structure, developed from that of the latest XJ saloon. It'll be much more of a credible Porsche rival than the outgoing XK.

 

[Renesis]

it's about time, but well we can't say much from those pics.

 

[bihus]

If you see the ALC concept, I guess you can get a pretty good idea.

 

[jasonchiu]

yeah there so covered up what can i tell from them

 

[Hazardous]

We'll see what this car will end up like. The shape right now seems like a crossing between XKR and Rover 75. Which isn't really a good thing. The front has some Aston Martin in it, with that long bonnet and low cockpit, but the rear is a bit iffy. But the rear is masked pretty throughoutly, so we'll see how it'll end up.

 

[Vicconius]

I see quite a bit of the 575 Maranello in it, especially the backend.

 

[Jostyrostelli]

The side-profile looks promosing 8)

 

[andyhui01]

aww... they're gna change the design of the Jaguar XK... the current design is Timeless... esp the XKR

 

[jasonchiu]

there is a xk8 conv. in my carpark in maroon red. dont like ti at all

 

[haha604]

Look for the new XK in the latest issue of Automobile magazine It looks hot .

 

[kenezzite]

mmm... Jaguar is always good.