2006 Jaguar Xk8 on 2040-cars
Tampa, Florida, United States
E-Mail Questions at: pilar.cardera@powdermail.com .
This is an immaculate Jaguar XK8 that's been exceptionally well taken care of. Every option available on this rare
find except xenon and nav. Includes Motorola blue tooth hands-free & backup sensors. Color is Topaz (SEC) and looks
like "champagne", light beige top, and cashmere interior (SDZ). Michelin ZR-19-255/245-40's. I found this car in
"like-new"condition in Sarasota, FL, with 15K miles, traded in by the original (lady) owner for a brand new XK
model at the dealer. I've hand washed, waxed, garage-kept and maintained this car like new since. Of all of the
sports/foreign and performance cars I have owned, I have held on to this one the longest! This is by far the
sweetest ride, best looking, complete head-turner of all! I've had people walk up and make offers on it many times.
Classic Jag styling and looks on the 2006 are the last of it's kind making this an extremely rare find! Equipped
with an upgraded powerful 4.2 litre engine, this car loves the highway, rides like a dream! Or, take the top down
and buckle on the leather boot to cruise with an elegant open-air look and feel.
Exterior has BRAND NEW, OEM factory color flawless paint job ($7000.00), not a scratch on it and the even the rims
are perfect -it looks like it's sitting in the showroom!!!! Interior shows very minor wear on driver's seat. No
mechanical issues, and the only repairs since I have owned this beauty were a seal gasket, water hose, thermostat
and reservoir replaced. Otherwise just standard maint, synthetic oil changes, tires, brakes, shocks, struts and
wipers. Serviced at the same shop in Vero Beach, FL by my favorite mechanic, all service records available. The
carfax was a minor side-scrape from a lane change(my fault-so insurance claimed for both vehicles at $5K-2013),
replaced R mirror, RF quarter and door scratched-no body fill, and no other accidents or damage ever.
This car has been garage kept all of it's life and I have enjoyed driving it-my new office doesn't have covered
parking. Ask for more details and get a fine, well cared for and very rare, refined sports car lover's dream!
Faster than a Vette, and smoother than a Rolls! You'll love this car as much as I have!
SPECS:
294-hp, 4.2-liter V-8 (premium)
Engine liters
4.2
Cylinder configuration
V-8
Horsepower
294-hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
303 lbs.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm
# of valves
32
Variable valve control
Standard
Sequential MPI
Standard
Recommended fuel
premium unleaded
Aluminum cylinder block
Standard
Aluminum cylinder head
Standard
Engine oil cooler
Standard
Ignition type
electronic
Engine orientation
longitudinal
Fuel economy city
18 mpg
Fuel economy highway
26 mpg
Fuel tank capacity
19.9 gal.
Powertrain
102-amp. alternator
Standard
Battery amp hours
(92Ah)
Battery-rundown protection
Standard
Low emission vehicle
Standard
Dual stainless steel exhaust
Standard
Chrome tailpipe
Standard
Mode select transmission
Standard
Axle ratio
3.06
Rear-wheel drive
Standard
6-spd automatic w/OD
Overdrive
Standard
Transmission electronic control
Standard
6-speed automatic w/OD
Transmission gear ratio (1st)
4.17
Transmission gear ratio (2nd)
2.34
Transmission gear ratio (3rd)
1.52
Transmission gear ratio (4th)
1.14
Transmission gear ratio (5th)
.87
Transmission gear ratio (6th)
.69
Transmission gear ratio (reverse)
3.40
Estimated Performance Specs
0-60 mph
6.46 seconds
1/4 mile
14.95 seconds at 93.68 mph
Lateral acceleration
.87 g
Slalom
60 mph
Suspension/Handling
Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar
Standard
Sport suspension
Standard
Front coil springs
Standard
Independent rear suspension w/anti-roll bar
Standard
Rear coil springs
Standard
Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering
Standard
P245/45ZR18.0 BSW performance tires
Standard
P245/40ZR19.0 BSW performance tires
Optional
P255/45ZR18.0 BSW performance rear tires
Standard
P255/40ZR19.0 BSW performance rear tires
Optional
Steel spare wheel
Standard
19" wheels
Optional
Body Exterior Features
2 doors
Standard
Heated folding side-view door mirrors
Standard
Power remote left side-view door mirror
Standard
Power remote right side-view door mirror with tilt down
Standard
Power convertible roof with lining
Standard
Chrome door handles
Standard
Body-colored front and rear bumpers
Standard
Fully galvanized steel body material
Standard
Grille with chrome bar
Standard
Chrome tip exhaust
Standard
Convenience Features
Automatic air conditioning
Standard
2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel,)
Standard
Cruise control with steering wheel controls
Standard
Power cargo access remote release
Standard
Power fuel remote release
Standard
Power windows with front and rear 1-touch down
Standard
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry
Standard
Illuminated entry
Standard
Auto-locking doors
Standard
Valet function
Standard
Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release
Standard
Steering wheel with power tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away
Standard
Day-night rearview mirror
Standard
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Standard
Illuminated auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors
Standard
Cell phone pre-wiring
Standard
Garage door transmitter
Standard
Front cupholder
Standard
Full floor console with covered box
Standard
Mini overhead console
Standard
Illuminated locking glove box
Standard
Driver and passenger door bins
Standard
Seatback storage pockets
2
Audio media storage
Standard
Covered bin instrument-panel storage
Standard
Driver's footrest
Standard
Retained accessory power
Standard
1 12V DC power outlet
Standard
Ashtray
Standard
Front lighter element(s) location
Standard
Seats and Trim
Max. seating capacity of 4
Standard
Front bucket seats
Standard
Driver and passenger heated-cushions
Standard
Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks
Standard
8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments
Standard
Power reclining driver and passenger seats
Standard
Power 2-way driver and passenger lumbar support
Standard
Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats
Standard
Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment
Standard
Power driver and passenger cushion tilt
Standard
Front center armrest
Standard
Rear bench seat
Standard
Leather front and rear seat upholstery
Standard
Leather door panel trim
Standard
Full cloth headliner
Standard
Carpet floor covering
Standard
Genuine wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert
Standard
Leather/genuine wood console insert
Standard
Genuine wood shift knob
Standard
Leather/genuine wood steering wheel
Standard
Carpet front floor mats
Standard
Aluminum interior accents
Standard
Carpet cargo space
Standard
Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door
Standard
Cargo light
Standard
Cargo net
Standard
Entertainment Features
Radio grade AM/FM stereo with auto-reverse cassette Standard
Trunk/cargo area 6-disc remote CD Standard
Radio data system Standard
Amplifier Standard
Automatic equalizer Standard
Digital signal processor Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls Standard
9 INFINITY speakers Standard
Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features
Aero-composite halogen headlamps
Auto-leveling headlights
Optional Headlight washer Standard
Front fog lights Standard Rear fog lights Standard
Variable intermittent rain detecting wipers wipers Standard
Variable intermittent rain detecting wipers wipers with heating wiper park
Optional Rear window defroster Standard
Light-tinted windows Standard
Dome light with fade Standard Front reading lights Standard
2 door curb/courtesy lights Standard
Variable instrument panel lighting Standard
Analog display Standard
Tachometer Standard Voltmeter Standard
Compass Standard Outside-temperature display Standard
Rear parking sensors Standard
Trip computer Standard Trip odometer Standard
Oil pressure gauge
Standard Water temp. gauge Standard
Analog clock Standard
In-dash clock Optional Systems monitor Standard
Oil-pressure warning Standard
Water-temp. warning Standard
Battery warning Standard
Low-coolant warning Standard
Lights-on warning Standard
Key-in-ignition warning Standard
Low-fuel warning Standard Low-washer-fluid warning Standard
Bulb-failure warning Standard
Door-ajar warning Standard Trunk-ajar warning Standard
Brake-fluid warning Standard
Transmission-fluid-temperature warning Standard
Safety and Security
Four-wheel ABS brakes
Standard
4 ABS channels
Standard
Brake assist
Standard
Four-wheel disc brakes
Standard
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Compact spare tire
Standard
Spare tire mounted inside under cargo
Standard
Driver and passenger front-impact airbags
Standard
Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags
Standard
Driver and passenger side airbag head extension
Standard
Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor
Standard
Front seatbelt pre-tensioners
Standard
Locking fuel flap included with power door locks
Standard
Side-impact bars
Standard
Remote activated perimeter/approach lights
Standard
Immobilizer
Standard
Security system
Standard
Panic alarm
Standard
Electronic stability
Standard
ABS and driveline traction control
Standard
Power adjustable front head restraints with tilt
Standard
2 fixed rear head restraints
Standard
Standard Specs and Dimensions
Engine type
V-8
Engine displacement
256 cu.in.
Engine horsepower
294-hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
303 lbs.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves
32
Engine bore x stroke
3.4" x 3.6"
Compression ratio
11.00 to 1
Fuel tank capacity
19.9 gal.
Fuel economy city
18 mpg
Fuel economy highway
26 mpg
Drag coefficient
.36
Curb weight
3,962 lbs.
Exterior length
188.0"
Exterior body width
72.0"
Exterior height
51.0"
Wheelbase
101.9"
Front tread
59.2"
Rear tread
59.0"
Turning radius
18.1'
Ground clearance (min.)
5.5"
Front legroom
43.0"
Rear legroom
23.1"
Front headroom
37.0"
Rear headroom
33.2"
Front shoulder room
55.2"
Rear shoulder room
42.3"
Interior cargo volume
10.8 cu.ft.
Maximum interior cargo volume
10.8 cu.ft.
Jaguar XK for Sale
1952 jaguar xk 120(US $38,500.00)
Jaguar: xk base coupe 2-door(US $17,700.00)
1954 jaguar xk120 roadster(US $36,800.00)
Jaguar: xk base coupe 2-door(US $12,900.00)
Jaguar: xk xk 150 drop head coupe 3.8(US $44,000.00)
Jaguar: xk base coupe 2-door(US $22,000.00)
Auto Services in Florida
Workman Service Center ★★★★★
Wolf Towing Corp. ★★★★★
Wilcox & Son Automotive, LLC ★★★★★
Wheaton`s Service Center ★★★★★
Used Car Super Market ★★★★★
USA Auto Glass ★★★★★
Auto blog
London skyscraper caught melting cars
Tue, 03 Sep 2013A new skyscraper under construction in London is apparently to blame for some mysteriously melting car parts on the city's surrounding streets. The 37-story building at 20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed the "Walkie Talkie" for how it looks, features a convex side of glass windows that apparently concentrates the sun's rays like a kid with a magnifying glass. Instead of smiting ants, however, the building was caught focusing its sun-sourced laser death beam on an innocent Jaguar XJ parked on Eastcheap street. The intense heat managed to melt a sideview mirror, plastic C-pillar cover and Jaguar emblem (scroll down for an image of the damage).
Fortunately, the construction company, Land Securities, had some scruples and reportedly left a note on the car for its owner reading "Your car's buckled, could you give us a call?" They've also since apologized and agreed to pay for the £946 done - about $1,500 - in damages by their blazing hot building. A joint statement with the Canary Wharf district in which the building's located was also released. In it, the developer acknowledges concerns about the reflected light and says it's looking into the matter. The city has also decided to close a few parking bays that could be in the building's line of fire, so to speak, until a solution can be engineered. Since news of the melting Jag broke, other vehicle owners have also come forward claiming the building, re-nicknamed the "Walkie Scorchie," has damaged their cars, as well.
This isn't the first shiny-new-building-attacks-cars story we've heard - architect Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles was built amidst concern that its polished ribbons of stainless steel were blinding motorists and causing accidents, along with raising the temperatures of nearby buildings with its reflected light. The building's surfaces were later given a matte polish.
2014 Jaguar F-Type, Project 7 Concept snarl in Jay Leno's Garage
Mon, 14 Oct 2013Jay Leno gets to drive a lot of nice cars, and the Jaguar F-Type V8 S he pilots in the latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage is no exception. Eric Johnson, vice president of Jaguar Western Region brought the car to Leno's garage, which impresses the comedian with its 5.0-liter V8 that makes 495 horsepower, 460 pound-feet of torque and a muscle car-like roar.
But there's a surprise this episode: Leno secured a drive in the Project 7 Concept at Pebble Beach this year, and the experience was caught on video. Based on the F-Type, the Project 7 is a functional concept car that nods to Jaguar's seven wins at Le Mans and features bespoke styling cues, a special exhaust system and, perhaps most importantly, 50 more horsepower from the supercharged V8.
Watch the latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage in the video below. You'll need a little over 23 minutes to see the whole thing.
Jaguar F-Type Project 7 leaks in production trim ahead of Goodwood debut
Tue, 24 Jun 2014Just yesterday we brought you word that Jaguar was planning to bring something special to the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year - the first product of its Special Operations division - and now we have it right here.
Previewed in concept form last year, Jaguar's big reveal appears to be the production version of the Project 7 show car - an extreme speedster version of the F-Type. Though we still don't have official details, these images leaked courtesy of 4WheelsNews show that the roadster seems to have lost little in the transition from concept to reality.
The bright blue paint job has been replaced by a more British shade of green, but the white trim - including the racing stripes running across (not up) the hood, the grille surround and the number circle on the door - appear to have carried over. As has the D-Type-inspired, fin-like, single raised cowling on the rear deck, though now positioned behind the left-hand driver's seat instead of the right. The wheels are fresh and the front lip spoiler looks even bigger, and the rear wing appears to have been reshaped.