Good Morning! This is D - a MY 2005 XK8 in Satin Silver (one of the colours only available on the final edition cars). Together with the 19'' Atlas wheels and the 4,2S-badge it makes quite clear that this is a very very late car. And a very very desirable one IMO - but then again... which X100 isn't? 😉
D 2005, I have a black/copper 4.2S XKR. I used to have a 2003 racing green XKR before this one and paid loads for ALL the upgrades like limited slip diff, polly bushes, re map, bigger pully wheels etc, etc then the day it was finished some idiot T-boned me in it. So I bought this one and won't enhance anything on it now as it feels just right. The difference between those two cars is vast. I much prefer this one. I think the reason these cars last so long is because of the quick heat up time on cold start and the big engine. Also a lack of built in obsolescence.
This is D - MY2005. the wheels for one but also the new tail lights, the bigger rear bumper and with the plastic sill covers show that it is not 2003 but in fact 2005
That’s the 2005 XK8 4.2-S.
At a glance, the 19” Altas wheels tells me it’s the XK8, not an XKR - these would have had 20” BBS Perseus split rims 👍🏻
Arthur, very good observation, regards Damian
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John, welcome to the Jaguar XK8 quiz. Please test your knowledge with some more of the questions, regards Damian
Good Morning! This is D - a MY 2005 XK8 in Satin Silver (one of the colours only available on the final edition cars). Together with the 19'' Atlas wheels and the 4,2S-badge it makes quite clear that this is a very very late car. And a very very desirable one IMO - but then again... which X100 isn't? 😉
Christian, you noticed the big clue, regards Damian
Hi Damian, That would be D. 2005 as per Geneva motor show. Great fun by the way
Richard, Glad you are enjoying the quiz, not much further to go, regards Damian.
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Andrey, still love that letter, regards Damian
I will go D please Damian. Not over keen on the extended sills. Otherwise a 4.2S would be a really nice addition to my collection
John, I would love a collect of these cars, regards Damian
D 2005, I have a black/copper 4.2S XKR.
I used to have a 2003 racing green XKR before this one and paid loads for ALL the upgrades like limited slip diff, polly bushes, re map, bigger pully wheels etc, etc then the day it was finished some idiot T-boned me in it. So I bought this one and won't enhance anything on it now as it feels just right. The difference between those two cars is vast. I much prefer this one. I think the reason these cars last so long is because of the quick heat up time on cold start and the big engine. Also a lack of built in obsolescence.
Stewart, welcome to the quiz. Really interesting feedback based on your experience. Great stuff, regards Damian
Hmmm, I will go for D 2005 as it has the side skirts….
John, you spotted the extra plastics, regards Damian
This is D - MY2005. the wheels for one but also the new tail lights, the bigger rear bumper and with the plastic sill covers show that it is not 2003 but in fact 2005
@SuperchargedShift, go to the top of the class, regards Damian
I would say model year 2005 ‘D’
Iain, good observation, Regards Damian
D here Damian MY2005
Mike, good observation, regards Damian
D - MY2005
My source : Jaguar XK8/XKR Victory Limited Edition - Part 1 "MY2006 Specification in detail" V196 4.2S X100 at 4 min 08 sec.
Dirk. leaving the best to last, regards Damian