Category: Convertibles 
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Effortless, creamy performance make this the subtle powerhouse a Jaguar should be. Style ageing well, and reliability excellent.
A bit dated compared with the Mercedes SL, and cramped too. Less of a sports car than a Porsche, even with the R handling kit.
Ageing well - it was a good design to start with, and subtle but worthwhile updates have kept it competitive. The Mercedes SL is the better car, though.
Few cars are as relaxing as a Jaguar, and the XK8 is no exception. Automatic transmission, oodles of power and easily handled controls make this svelte mile-eater a pleasure on any trip. That said, the seats are not great for a car in this class - they lack the sophisticated features of some Mercedes' - and comfort is in very short supply for those banished to to the back. The ride is excellent, if a little knobbly in the performance tweaked XKR-R. Drivers significantly over six foot will feel confined, but should be able to get comfortable - smaller examples of the species should have no problem at all. But only in the front - the Jag's rear seats are near-useless in the coupe, and absolutely useless in the convertible, unless you're in the habit of carrying meerkats. The boot isn't great either. Oddments space is adequate. The good-quality, six-speaker sound system includes an RDS-equipped radio/cassette, plus a multi CD-player housed in the boot. A nine speaker(eight, in the case of the convertible)Premium sound system is optionally available.
