2000 Jaguar XK8: Road Test
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- MSRP: $66,200 -$81,800
- Invoice: $57,832 -$71,460
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Our road test for the 2000 Jaguar XK8 includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Jaguar XK8 from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Jaguar XK8, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Jaguar XK8 help you decide if a 2000 Jaguar XK8 is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| XK8 conv | XKR cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 7.4 |
Even supercharged models don't vault away from a stop, but all build speed quickly and smoothly. Jaguar claims the XK8s can run 0-60 mph in less than 7 seconds, while XKRs take less than 5.5 seconds--figures we believe.
FUEL ECONOMY
| XK8 conv | XKR cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.7 |
Mileage is a low priority for most luxury buyers, but for the record, our test XK8 convertible averaged 15 mpg on premium.
RIDE QUALITY
| XK8 conv | XKR cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 3.4 |
Calibrated for comfort. XKRs have tauter suspensions, but all ride comfortably on most any surface.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| XK8 conv | XKR cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 7.6 |
XKRs feature Jaguar's Computer Active Technology Suspension, which alleviates some of the floatiness of the base setup. While entertaining enough, these near-two-ton cats don't have sports car moves.
QUIETNESS
| XK8 conv | XKR cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 3.6 |
Jaguar's V8 is nearly silent at idle. Supercharged models add a whine to the V8's muted growl, but it's never annoying. Wind and tire noise are low too, even in the ragtop.
CONTROLS
| XK8 conv | XKR cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.1 |
Ford owns Jaguar, and the American company's professionalism shows in the attractive XK dash with its logically designed switches and large, legible gauges.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| XK8 conv | XKR cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.7 |
Seats are comfortably huggy, but a bulky center console, narrow footwells, and shallow side glass make even medium-size adults feel cramped. Entry/exit requires a deep-crouched step over wide sills.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| XK8 conv | XKR cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | .7 |
The back seat in either model is shaped and sized only for two toddlers, so use it for cargo instead--as you may need to.
CARGO ROOM
| XK8 conv | XKR cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2.2 |
There's not much unless you count the back seat. The coupe trunk has 11.1 cubic feet on paper but not in practice. The convertible has only 9.5.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| XK8 conv | XKR cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2.5 |
The XKs offer refined performance in an elegant, luxurious package brimming with traditional Jaguar charm. It also seems to be the best-built Jag ever, and it's competitively priced, all things considered.
Total Score
| XK8 conv | XKR cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | 44 | 41.9 |
Total Score: 43
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