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TO THE POINT
What’s New? From sheetmetal to the powertrain, virtually everything has been updated on the 2007 Jaguar XK
Selling Points: Sensual design, excellent performance
Deal Breakers: Soft top convertible in a retractable hardtop world; 300 horsepower is less than what some competitors offer.
Our Advice: The 2007 Jaguar XK is an impressive luxury sports coupe with virtually no weaknesses, save for horsepower, a problem that will be cured with the upcoming supercharged XKR edition.
MEET THE COMPETITION
BMW 650Ci
Cadillac XLR
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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Even though the 2007 Jaguar XK’s engine is more powerful and the transmission is improved, the most notable change to the new XK is the actual body of the car. The all-aluminum unibody, the manufacture of which is largely accomplished via bonding and riveting techniques, is lighter and stiffer than the previous XK8 – and the competition, according to Jaguar. What’s new to the XK isn’t necessarily new to Jaguar, however, as much of the underpinnings are shared with the Jaguar XJ sedan. The technology is new to this Jaguar, however, and a quick glance at curb weight specs across the luxury sports coupe/convertible class bears out the benefits.
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