2010 Jaguar XK Series 2-door XK Coupe

Contemporary with classic overtones, the XK interior has a bounty of high-tech elements framed by polished hardwoods and supple hand-stitched leather. Its driver-oriented layout incorporates white-on-black analog main gauges complemented by a logically arrayed center stack with audio and climate controls and topped by a seven-inch touch-screen for the standard navigation system. Although the front seats will easily accommodate six-foot-plus occupants, the rear seats are best left to briefcases or duffel bags. A liftback eases access to the Coupe's 10.6 cubic feet of cargo space, while the Convertible's trunk can stow a maximum of 10.0 cubic feet with the top up, less with it tucked away.

Few cars of any kind can match the exotic visual character of the 2010 Jaguar XK's sleekly contoured aluminum bodywork. Classic long-nose/short-deck proportions impart a sporting flair to both the Coupe and Convertible that hearkens back to the marque's legendary E-Type. A large grille with bright mesh insert, prominently flared fenders, LED rear lights and refreshed front and rear fascias serve as primary accent ingredients in this styling recipe that's guaranteed to turn heads, whether it's the sleek Coupe, or the Convertible with the power-activated soft top that raises and lowers in 20 seconds at the press of a button.

Notable Standard Equipment

Notable Optional Equipment

Function and fashion elegantly interface in the stunning XK package. It starts with rich leather and wood or aluminum accents plus a full complement of power assists, including 16-way power front seats. Richening the mix are dual-zone automatic climate control, bi-xenon headlights, DVD-based navigation with seven-inch touch screen, heated and cooled front seats, and a 525-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio system. Safety features include powerful anti-lock disc brakes with Emergency Brake Assist, front and front-side airbags and active anti-whiplash front head restraints, plus automatic-deploying rollover hoops on the Convertible.

Thanks to a long list of standard equipment there is only one option package offered for the XK. The Advanced Technology Package adds corner-following Active Front Lighting and distance-maintaining Adaptive Cruise Control. Other options include HD Radio, alternative 19-inch or 20-inch wheels, and either dimpled aluminum or (at no charge) the choice of Burl Walnut, Rich Oak or Figured Ebony veneers.

The 2010 Jaguar XK variants share an identical 5.0-liter all-aluminum V8. Jaguar's sophisticated engine uses direct injection and variable camshaft timing to produce 385 horsepower. The responsive six-speed ZF automatic transmission includes a Sport mode that delivers quick upshifts and downshifts through a pair of levers mounted on the steering wheel, and incorporates a throttle-blipping feature to smooth transitions on the downshifts. Thanks to a bump in power for the 2010 model year, both the XK Coupe and Convertible are capable of zero-to-sixty sprints in the low five second range.

5.0-liter V8
385 horsepower @ 6500 rpm
380 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/24 (Coupe), 16/22 (Convertible)