2010 JAGUAR XK CONVERTIBLE - SELECT EDITION

Detailed item info Model OverviewBoth XKs and XKRs come in a coupe or convertible. Constructed mostly of aluminum. the 2010 Jaguar XK and XKR both feature good road feel and exceptional handling. The all-new 5. 0L V8 engine is refined and powerful. and is mated to a 6-speed sequential transmission operated by the JaguarDrive rotary gear selector. which rises out of the console upon engine start-up. and features steering wheel paddle shifters. Underneath. the eCATS system actively adjusts the suspension to keep the ride smooth yet sporty. Traction control and dynamic stability control are standard. as is an active exhaust system. and the roomy interior is even stocked with a standard DVD-based navigation system. The 4-model lineup includes the normally-aspirated V8 XK coupe and convertible and their rakish alter egos. the supercharged XKRs. Jaguar aimed for a thoroughbred sports car with the XK and XKRs and succeeded. The chassis has many aluminum components helping the convertibles remain stiff enough to handle as respectable sports cars. The transmission. with three settings. can be made to ride luxury smooth or razor sharp depending on the driver's mood. Luxury is Jaguar's signature. and both XK and XKR come very well-appointed. On the XK. plenty of leather. aluminum and a number of veneer trim choices make for a classy interior. A heated wheel is now standard. as are 16-way heated and cooled power seats. keyless entry with remote start. leather-covered dash. bi-Xenon automatically leveling headlights. DVD-based navigation with touchscreen climate controls and stereo controls. Bowers & Wilkins 525-watt premium surround sound stereo and LED tail lamps. An available Advanced Technology Package adds adaptive cruise control and active front lighting. 19-inch wheels are standard on both the XK and XKR. with 20-inch wheels optional. The XKR gets all the same features as the XK. but adds the supercharged 510-hp engine. larger brakes. special wheels. special exterior and interior styling. adaptive cruise control and several unique interior color/veneer combinations. The convertible soft top operates via a single button and neatly stows under an aluminum tonneau cover. It also features a heated glass rear window. When the top is down the occupants are protected in the event of a rollover by roll bars that pop up behind the seats. All models come with a 4-year/50. 00 mile basic warranty and a 6-year/ unlimited mile corrosion warranty.