Jaguar's first V8 road car — Geneva debut 5 March 1996; XJS-derived platform shared with the Aston Martin DB7.
Debuted at Geneva on 5 March 1996, the XK8 / XKR (X100) is Jaguar's first V8 road car. It shares an XJS-derived platform with the Aston Martin DB7 and replaced the XJS.
Jaguar's first V8 road car and the direct successor to the XJS. Variant identification, engine identity and documented service history are the defining factors.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| XK8 | 1996–2005 | coupé 19,748; convertible 46,760 | 4.0 AJ26 V8; coupé and convertible. Production: XK8 coupé 19,748; XK8 convertible 46,760. Per marque references. |
| XKR | 1998–2005 | coupé 9,661; convertible 13,895 | Supercharged, from May 1998. Production: XKR coupé 9,661; XKR convertible 13,895. Per marque references. |
| XK8 / XKR (4.2) | 2003–2005 | Not separately recorded | 4.2 AJ34 engines across both from 2003. Total X100 production 90,064. Per marque references. |
Confirm continuous service history for the AJ26 (4.0) or AJ34 (4.2) V8 against a Jaguar specialist. For the XKR, verify supercharger service history in addition. For the XK8 / XKR (X100) specifically, verify XK8 vs XKR, the engine generation (4.0 AJ26 or 4.2 AJ34) and body style against build records.
Confirm body condition, trim originality and documented ownership history against a Jaguar specialist.
Verify XK8 vs XKR, engine (AJ26 4.0 or AJ34 4.2 from 2003) and body (coupé or convertible) against build records.
Continuous service history and documented ownership record are the main value drivers.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-15 | Aguttes La Vente de Printemps | 1999 XKR (Lot 28) | — | €19,668 Sold |
| 2025-12-15 | Osenat Automobiles de Collection | 2005 XKR Cabriolet 'Spirit of Legend' (Lot 59) | — | €30,100 Sold |
| 2025-08-22 | Iconic Auctioneers The Iconic Sale at Silverstone Festival | 1999 XKR Convertible (Lot 435) | — | £24,750 Sold |
| 2025-02-12 | H&H Classics Classic Motorcars | 2006 XKR 4.2S 'White Badge' (Lot 58) | — | £11,531 Sold |
Jaguar's first V8 road car and DB7 platform sibling. Variant identification, engine identity and documented service history separate the strongest examples.
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